50% on Amazon AU:
For comparison, The Iconic is selling them for 40% off:
CamelCamelCamel.
Wondering as well. The two piece set is 270ish and weights were quite low. Pretty similar for the in-store American tourister as well.
The one in Costco now is NOT expandable…so it is not an apple to an apple comparison
I was there two days ago and it certainly IS expandable.
@Martyroz: https://www.costco.com.au/c/Samsonite-Element-XLT-Luggage-2-…
This product features:
RightHeight: Adjustable multi-stop handle
Recyclex: Linings made from 100% recycled PET bottles
EZ Hook: Top mounted hook allows the user to carry a smaller bag
Expansion: Checked piece only
Includes a removable laundry bag
It's around 270 in-store.
The AT one is cheaper in-store but more expensive online? strange.
https://www.costco.com.au/c/American-Tourister-Jet-Driver-20…
my takeaway:
AT lighter, 3yr warranty.
Samsonite heavier, 10yr warranty.
@Martyroz: I went to their Auburn store yesterday. The one available in store is not expandable so that's why i walked away so maybe diff stores have diff stock.
so the bundle is 50c more expensive than buying the 3 individually?
You beat me to it lol
I thought that too but OP listed the wrong price for the 55cm, it’s actually $178.5.
So you save exactly $0 buying the bundle, better than being 50 cents dearer I guess.
The 75cm is 4.7 kg…..nearly 25% of the 20kg luggage allowance
I'm pretty sure thats a standard weight for that size of luggage. Nothing over the top or anything.
you get 2x32kg for business class ;)
First class probably even higher. Mostly people fly economy
Agreed. Dont buy hardshell if you are borderline on the allowance. Buy softshell/cloth ones which are much lighter.
My 75cm hardshell Samsonite case is 2.8kg so these are definitely not the lightest of the range.
Honestly focus more on maximising weight rather than space. You will reach the weight limit pretty fast with taller ones. Just get a medium one
In case you’re wondering what the weight is for the carry-on size, the info on the iconic site states it’s 2.9kg.
I know I am comparing apple to orange but for a fraction of price, this duffle bag will do the same work as check-in luggages - much stronger / lighter / more versatile / on wheels only $20 in Kmart.
https://www.kmart.com.au/product/large-duffle-bag-with-wheel…?
I just had a nightmare experience travelling to and from europe where KLM lost my bag for 3 weeks (my entire holiday) and returned it to me at Melbourne when I got home.
It was a brand new American Tourister suitcase, a wheel was broken off and it looked like it had been really beaten up.
It really depends how much you value your possessions as a cheaper bag may have copped even more punishment than mine.
I found that the expensive hard-case is normally worse than the cheap soft-case, in terms of both durability and versatility. Another thing is those expensive cases with 360 degree wheels much easier to get cracked or simply come off. I only put clothing / inexpensive items in my check-in luggages, so this $20 kmart case will do the job and I think many people would be like me, so here is the cheap reliable alternative.
If you want some very good hard side luggage at a reasonable price I can vouch for the Epic travel gear which is on a great special at the moment.
Have bought from these guys before and received great service and speedy delivery.
The Epic GTO 5 is my pick. I have the spin in carry on and the GTO5 as checked.
$350 for the trio is a steal for the quality.
Are these any better than the Samsonite sets at Costco?