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Suitcases have a max 2 trip usage limit!

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StopRainingNow · 03/08/2025 09:41

I am starting to think there is no such thing as a suitcase that is not in essence disposable. I've never had one survive more than two trips without being broken, normally the wheels. So sick of keep buying new suitcases.

Does anyone know of any where the wheels don't snap, or become unusable?

OP posts:
Finteq · 03/08/2025 10:04

Mine had been over 4 trips and I bought it for less than £40 from morrisons.

And.still.going strong.

mondaytosunday · 03/08/2025 10:03

Um I’ve never had a problem with wheels. My suitcases have done several trips to the US and Europe - say 15 return flights? Plus more local being pulled around various train stations. A set of Tripp, and same non branded hard suitcases are what we have. Plus a couple from my parents which will have made dozens of trips all over. I think you must have been very unlucky.

CyanDreamer · 03/08/2025 10:03

I have samsonites that are 20 years old, and some a couple of years old, good so far- and you can't fault airlines for trying so very hard to destroy them.

What suitcases are you using?

PerfectTuesday · 03/08/2025 10:02

I've got an Antler suitcase I bought in 1999 that's still intact, including being used for a 10 month secondment at work where I was travelling a 6 hour round trip once a week on the train, plus some trips abroad.

CandyCane457 · 03/08/2025 10:02

I’ve had a Tripp for about 8 years and used it…Christ couldn’t even tell you how many times. And it’s in great condition still, no issues!

nomas · 03/08/2025 10:02

My mum has had the same Samsonite hardback suitcases with wheels for 40 years.

familyissues12345 · 03/08/2025 10:02

Never had this issue, we’ve got a mixture of cheaper to higher end cases. One we’ve had for about 15 years and has spent the last 3 years being subjected to being DS’s Uni case, so it’s looking a bit battered but still usable

VimesandhisCardboardBoots · 03/08/2025 10:02

We've had all ours about 20 years, average two holidays a year. They're all still going strong. What the hell are you doing to yours?

Edit: And no, they weren't particularly expensive, before anyone uses my username to prove an ironic point!

Joyunlimited · 03/08/2025 10:00

Have got several middle-range suitcases, different makes, and have used them all on at least a dozen occasions (including flights) with no problems at all. I don’t know what you’re doing to them! Over-filling? Most of mine are soft ones - perhaps hard-shell are more prone to breakage?

pinksky78 · 03/08/2025 10:00

I've a set of three from Amazon. The small is used every other week when I'm away for work and the medium 2/3 times a year when we go abroad and they're fine after 6 years still.

BIossomtoes · 03/08/2025 10:00

Buy Eagle Creek. They’re eye wateringly expensive but they last forever. Mine was bought in 2007 and has travelled tens of thousands of miles, it’s still like new.

elliesmummy19 · 03/08/2025 09:59

I’ve literally just finished packing my suitcase to take on another long haul flight that I’ve had since I was 17. I’m 37. It’s been on many trips. It’s from the brand IT and didn’t cost very much. It’s still going strong. The only thing wrong with it is one of the zip pull things has come off.

OnlyMabelInTheBuilding · 03/08/2025 09:59

We have Antler material cases we bought when we got engaged in 2014. We go away multiple times a year, they’re still in almost perfect condition.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 03/08/2025 09:57

Eastpak ones are good.

user2848502016 · 03/08/2025 09:57

I always buy Tripp ones and they last well.
I do also have a small one I bought probably 20 years ago and the handle is stuck in the “up” position but apart from that it’s fine!
I think you must be handling them roughly?!

maowmaow · 03/08/2025 09:57

I’ve had Samsonite for more than 10 years, no issue

MadameSzyszkoBohusz · 03/08/2025 09:56

Eh? I’ve got suitcases in full working order that are older than my teenagers.

NorthFaceofthelaundrypile · 03/08/2025 09:55

We have Samsonite hard shell ones with no zips. They must be 10+ years old. Used many multiple times a year.
Luggage is one of those things that really is worth paying a little bit more for, as you will get your moneys worth.

Drivingthevengabus · 03/08/2025 09:53

We got our last cases years ago using some stamp collection offer with Tesco - so that tells you how long ago it was!! Just replaced them at the start of the year - they must have been easily 15 years old and would have done 2 trips a year probably - with at least one being air travel.

Movinghouseatlast · 03/08/2025 09:50

I've had my suitcases for 10 years. I used to travel every week for work so one of them in particular.has been wheeled round airports for miles and mles. I've only ever had one case break, that was broken by an airline and they replaced it.

I think any mid price case would last, you don't need to pay the earth. Mine is from TK Maxx. IT luggage is good.

whiteroseredrose · 03/08/2025 09:49

Crikey. We have cheap Aerolite ones that have been in regular use for 15 years or so. We don't often check bags in, which helps, but they have survive a few trips in the hold.

TheNightingalesStarling · 03/08/2025 09:49

The only reason I've retired my 15yo case is the fabric is worn around the seams so its rather tatty.. the case itself is functionally sound

helpfulperson · 03/08/2025 09:48

I have an ultralightweight IT one bought from B&M. It was cheap and I thought I'd be happy if I got two or three trips from it but eight trips later it is still going strong.

legsekeven · 03/08/2025 09:47

But decent suitcase! Nine are about ten years old and good as new. Been used at least twice a year as well. Buy cheap but twice

TimeForABreak4 · 03/08/2025 09:46

I've had my suitcases for over eight years and go abroad 2 to 3 times a years. They are still immaculate, we have IT ones.