Platinum Elite Hardside Expandable Spinner Wheel Luggage TSA Lock Hard Shell Polycarbonate Suitcase, Vintage Grey, Checked-Medium 25-Inch

This is a very cheaply built suitcase

Now that we are traveling again I am glad I found this suitcase. Wonderful quality.

I have about 25,000 miles (over 20 flights) on the bag in the first month of using it. It functions well and has put up with a lot of abuse, and still looks great. The wheels are nothing short of amazing. They almost roll too easy at times - you have to be careful if you are on any kind of slope or the bag will roll away. I have never had a bag that maneuvers so well on escalators.

I’ve only used the bag once after receiving it as a Christmas gift. One of the zipper pulls came off in transit. Somewhat surprised this could happen but it seemed like a simple warranty claim since I had taken steps upon receipt of the bag to register the warranty. However, despite this, I needed to provide the style number found on a tag in the suitcase, take a few pictures from different angles of the damage and “if” you have proof of purchase to provide it. I didn’t have the proof of purchase but I was now instructed they could not process the warranty without it. I subsequently obtained the proof of purchase from the person who gave me the gift. I am now waiting to see if enough has been done to get a replacement zipper pull.

I bought this suitcase for a three week trip in Portugal. It was light and easy to roll. I steered it through airport corridors and along bumpy cobblestone sidewalks. Yes, the surface of the suitcase does scratch . But who cares? It’s a suitcase!

I don’t back light. Used for a 10 day trip. It fit all my clothes & shoes easily! It held up well. Easy to pull. Be careful. I had so much in there it weighed 70 pounds and there was still room for more :).

The first time it was used, the zipper broke. I thought that at this price it would be sturdier than it was. I got it for my husband as a Christmas present. I was embarrassed and tried to prove that it was actually a nice case. I think there is a warranty, but not sure what to do—what a pain.

At this premium price ($400 at time of writing, and Travelpro’s current flagship carry-on), I’m going to be a bit more critical of things I’d overlook on cheaper luggage.

I like the utility of this luggage piece. You have access to an external USB charging port which makes recharging cell phones in the airport easier. The pockets are well designed to help with article separation. It wheels well and is comfortably controlled through the extendable handle. While I welcome the TSA locking mechanism, they always seem to break mine open instead of using their key to open them so Ive given up on locking luggage (I wish somebody would hold airports accountable for preventable luggage damage; would it really kill you to ask me to open the luggage instead of prying open a lock you supposedly have a key for!?!). The dark blue is nice looking and the smaller size is great for use as a carry on; though the compact carry on version is probably sized slightly better.

This seems to be a quality case (only one international trip with it so far), and is one thats actually airline legal carry-on size -- if you dont utilize the expansion feature. The only thing its missing is a parking brake! It WILL walk away from you if on uneven terrain (sidewalk in my case), if you let go of it and are momentarily distracted.