Do NOT Buy Rimowa Suitcases!

[@sophiatiantian]

I have a Rimowa carry on and that’s how I only use it, to carry it on. Never spend that money on a check in luggage.

[@mboogie777]

Which of their carry on do you use? And does it meet the specifications for all airlines or only domestic flights?

[@marjorbento4416]

@@mboogie777 Cabin original has a sturdier lock, the cabin classic has more of a sleek, classy, timeless style to it. Can’t go wrong with either. Yes, they’re good for all airlines

[@boblee9599]

@@mboogie777 honestly would never recommend even their carry on. Remember these suitcases are heavy af and when traveling you already want to travel light. I’ve had one of these and they weighs good 8 pounds just the suit case alone and when storing overhead is an absolute nightmare

[@--Wingman--]

I had a high quality polycarbonate travel case with a high quality zipper system, the material bent after several times of squeezing (to close the full case) also the zipper made problems over time.... That's why I switched to an aluminum trolley, much more robust, looks much more elegant and just feels more qualitative. The scratches that exist over time are part of the patina and show you the story of a frequent traveler, it does not bother me at all...

[@Rockycm1]

you are right!

[@Uilskuiken]

If you are looking for something more affordable but high quality buy a Samsonite suitcase. I have had mine for over 10 years: the locks are great, the handle is very sturdy and not lose like this one in the video, the outside is made of a hard material so that your stuff will not be crushed under other luggage on a plane (not aluminium so no dents).

[@whatever5922]

Samsonites are the best!! I love their backpacks

[@laurecresci4196]

I was literally writing the same comment! I got a Samsonite suitcase 10years ago and... I am a traveling apprentice! Since 10 years ! And this adorable red piece of plastics survived everything!

[@helena3631]

Samosnite tge best had mine over 10 years liking for a plastic one that’s a spinner

[@mmmmmmmmaria]

yep. samsonite are the gold standard

[@chocolatedonut6312]

Can confirm my samsonite is literally unkillable it’s been through a lot and is still holding on strong

[@MM-MM-MM-MM-MM]

This is now that they sold the company! Old RIMOWA is still the best!

[@Regina.Clarke]

I LOVE my Rimowa. I bought a sleeve for the carry on which I have checked several times. The wheels are fantastic. I have tried brands named in the comments. Those brands are fine too. I personally travel quite a bit and need my carry on to be top notch. I’m probably going to get the trunk as long as I can get the sleeve. Everyone should get what they prefer and just understand the different nuances. I researched long before I bought and am very happy with my purchase. If there are issues with a purchase, most luxury brands with take it back or swap it out if need be.

[@dazzleglassbeauty]

Where did you get the sleeve?

[@loisen]

Agree. I know someone who has a Rimowa suitcase and he loves it. You can really feel the quality.

[@chocolatedonut6312]

Samsonite is probably filming this 🤣

[@onmywatch9165]

That guy is a samsonite sales rep 😂

[@erngasvar]

Ohh noo

[@erngasvar]

Ohh noo

[@systemkey1]

i just got my first Samsonite piece (like a crossbody men’s bag 💼) a fanny pack if you will and i’m loving it. fits my book 📕 in there etc

[@JamalRaja-wt4cn]

They really are the best.

[@chaosciaode]

The quality didn’t actually change much, but the price changed enormous! I bought this one 2021 for 600EUR now a year later it’s double the price, not to mention before the acquisition it’s even cheaper so for under 500 EUR the quality is quite good!

[@lmfao7224]

yeah LVMH kinda messed things up. I'd still buy it though. Love my rimowa

[@NewtonInDaHouseYo]

Me too: 100 liter suitcase: 900 EUR in 2019 now 1.800 EUR. It’s a complete joke! The thing is the company was sold by the founder in the meantime to a greedy investor. Nice suitcases but not worth the price!

[@Jack-em1xe]

Y'all are missing the point. People are now buying Rimowa entirely because they cost 1800 EUR. Instead of an object of function it became an object of desire. Everything worked according to LVMH's plan.

[@WJF388]

Im a baggage handler for a major airline not to be named and handle about 700-1500 luggages per day. This is how Rimowas are designed, to collect scuffs, dents, and all other imperfections. That’s normal for Rimowa. Your luggage’s purpose is to protect the contents inside and securing them from unnecessary shifting. Then is the convenience and the way it handles when on the move. Rimowa is good and so is Away, Delsey, Ricardo, Travel Pro, and even Amazon Basics. Samsonite is the one to avoid. They can’t design a proper luggage even when their lives depend on it and people choose them because of how cheap they are. It’s always Samsonite that gets caught on and slips off belts and other machinery, messing up the stacks because of their attempt to be “different”. Samsonite is the only luggage manufacturer that would remove basic necessary features like a top and bottom handle for dumb unnecessary ones. The Samsonite hard cases fail miserably with their patterns and extremely poor quality zipper.

[@EatLotsOfCurry]

I've owned a soft-sided, spinner Samsonite suitcase equipped with handles on nearly every side, and after more than 15 years, it continues to look and function wonderfully. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@WJF388]

@@EatLotsOfCurry the samsonite soft cases are fine specifically the 4 wheelers. But avoid the hard case ones such as the freeforms and such. These are typically always the ones jamming our baggage belt system. It only takes one of these or a loose luggage strap to affect at least 120 other bags behind it. If you need a hard case, don’t go cheap for samsonite and other imitators. The Aways, Rimowas, and even Open Storys perform much better.

[@EatLotsOfCurry]

@@WJF388 good to know!

[@wrxsti22b]

The Samsonite Cosmolite hinges always break. Once a year or two.

[@bucknut2000]

I got rimowa luggage the hybrid , and love it . I’ve walked miles with these in nyc and Chicago with terrible sidewalks , snow , gravel , etc… and it’s still going strong

[@theinsurancechannelsk]

That is the point. People buy them knowing it will get dents. If you don’t want that you just get the plastic one. The wheels are significantly smoother then other brands

[@blah914]

yeah, but it shouldnt have dents when u buy them 💀

[@mikedesanto4886]

Wheels😂 they are the same wheels as the Xiaomi 20" retails at under $150

[@shaunm2208]

I have got two of the cabin plus and myself and my wife have travelled everywhere... no issues at all.. best luggage ive ever owned.

[@uthmanmaryam]

Hey, have you been able to use the cabin plus on domestic flights? We’re really stuck between buying the cabin or cabin plus - but I love the extra space in the plus so just want to make sure I can use it! Thanks

[@erwinked]

The best luggage wheels are Rimowa's. I have Check-in Medium, Cabin, and Cabin S. I love them all!

[@mikedesanto4886]

Chinese rubbish nowadays....paying for the name nothing else.

[@AK-xr5of]

Only get the aluminium ones for hand carry, for check it best to go with their polycarbonate one. I enjoy both my aluminium and polycarbonate ones.

[@luxecollective]

Thanks for the info! We're going to try again with the poly ones

[@tracyfins]

Could you please care to explain why? I’m thinking of buying the aluminium M size for check in. Please advise before I make the purchase 😩

[@wantyou1944]

@@tracyfinsit is because checkin means ur luggage will be squeezed by airport traánportatio worker, and aluminum makes it very easy to bents, scratchs

[@BiBiNgai]

The luggage workers at the airport tend to "throw" the more expensive suitcases for fun.

[@donnyreiss1180]

those bastards

[@keltecdan]

They probably used to work at FedEx.

[@WJF388]

I’m one of the luggage workers out there. We handle around 700-1500 per day and don’t have the time to determine bags that’s cheap, expensive, or in between nor that we care. If you don’t want your luggage to be “thrown”, then get a 4 wheel roller suitcase instead of the ones with only 2 so they can be “rolled” around. Please also do not overstuff them and most importantly, CHECK THEM IN AHEAD OF TIME so you’ll be sure they’re don’t get thrown around.

[@MC.7.]

@@WJF388 dude you guys have to stop throwing our suitcases cuz last time they have broken mind which is really awful.

[@WJF388]

@@MC.7. then don’t pack like an idiot if yours gets damaged all the time. No one breaks baggages intentionally. Just pack normally and even the machines at the airport will go gentle on them. Overpacked and overweight suitcases tend to fall off of and other mishaps on belts and other machinery causing the damages most of the time to itself and even other checkins. These luggage straps, covers and wraps are all bunch of gimmick, the only thing they really do is getting tangled in machines and other bags making the situation worse.

[@wrux]

Nah there’s no way that Rimowa would have sent something like that out. Blame shipping for sure. Their customer service is top notch, so send it back. A friend of mine sent their 8 year old Rimowa back in to change a broken wheel & it came back with all of the dents banged out and fixed the wonky shape free of charge

[@luxecollective]

we sent them back and got a refund :)

[@mikedesanto4886]

Pretty obvious they are cheap Chinese rubbish😂

[@naomisimpson9749]

I’ve had a Tumi for 5 years and LOVE it. Feels luxury while isn’t too showy. If you know you know…

[@jackz4149]

tumi and Samsonite are all pretty good, not Rimowa

[@Lucky8s]

Cheapest carry on on their website is C$750.

[@hohoho._.]

@@jackz4149 Tumi is under Samsonite, so basically same company~

[@alexsakon]

I have tumi and rimowa. I gave my tumi to my teenager. If you don’t know you don’t know….

[@alexsakon]

Tumi are meant to scratch and dent. Go buy a samsonite as you have no idea.

[@BH-2]

I actually disagree with you in this case. I am on my sixth luggage in the family. They are light, tough (esp the wheels), and very durable with our oldest being about 7 years old. We never bought it for the brand but for the quality. Saying that we didn’t have this silver aluminium one, we have the poly one.

[@Regina.Clarke]

Poly is great if you want to avoid what comes with any aluminum suitcase. I personally have the one from the line he’s showing and love it. I’ve used it all year…several times, and it’s holding up fantastic even after being checked in.

[@rudimussrodeln]

a samsonite for 200 bucks will do 7 years+ as well

[@BH-2]

@@rudimussrodeln used to have those $4/500 Samsonite before changing to rimowa, the wheels on samonite were shit in comparison. Also Rimowa were never this expensive before LVMH bought the brand.

[@rudimussrodeln]

@@BH-2 i have both, my samsonite 300€ carry on has not worse wheel wise than my rimowa hybrid for 800€, the only benefit is that you can replace them I agree with you though that the Rimowa pricing was fair like 5 years ago as you could buy the polys off sales for around 300€

[@jhunifiedwithlove9750]

I’m not sure about this. Rimowa can last a very long time. My boss has hers for over 20 yrs already and they’re still in great condition.

[@nelauren]

They sold the company, hence why the new ones aren’t comparable to the one your boss has.

[@jhunifiedwithlove9750]

@@nelauren oh ok. Got it. That’s sad… thank u… I used to work for a make up brand and they sold it to another company and they changed all the formulas and affected the quality in a bad way. Ugh!

[@jenvogue5005]

​@Jhunified With Love that seems to happen a lot!

[@xtianmechanix864]

my rimowa will last for 100years or more if it was only used in the cabin not for check in.

[@kriskim320]

Got the essential and I love mine! The wheels itself are a dream! I still think to the general public Rimowa isn’t yet widely known so still a ‘coded luxury’ item. Sorry to hear about your experience though!

[@luxecollective]

We’ve heard the essential range is the way to go!

[@UGOOMERO]

My pops (who LOVES luxury anything) schooled me on luxury luggage a long time ago. They’re (hard suitcases) usually made by the same vendor/manufacturer of other brands and the only benefit is that you may get a limited lifetime warranty. But if you get a nice set from any decent brand and keep it well, you won’t need to replace it. I got a sturdy minimal set of hard luggage from Calvin Klein almost 15 years ago. I fly or take Amtrak 2-3x a month. It still looks great, study, and I get complements. Sometimes it’s not about the luxury brand name; it’s about quality. Safe and stylish travels ✌🏽☺️

[@kriskim320]

In Rimowa’s case, they manufacture their own in suitcases in Germany, Czech Republic and Canada. I agree if you take care of something well enough they will last you a long time!

[@jourdainjardin846]

That isn’t true. Rimowa have their own factories in Germany

[@D1ARBO]

I bought 2 around 10 years ago and they are epic! I wouldn't change them.

[@emmathompson9634]

Suitcases are like sunglasses essentially they are made in a small number of factories so the difference between designer and high end is essentially fabrication and aesthetic. Constructions are very similar (from an ex suitcase buyer)

[@jourdainjardin846]

Not true in this case

[@soodlorr]

You missed the point. It is the patina on metal that people are looking for in Rimowa.

[@blacklavoux]

I never bought anything branded online because i want to minimaze the damage that could happend during shipping. U can’t control shipping, hence the bumping and etc.

[@luxecollective]

What about instore?

[@MrTheRealThing27]

I never expect a perfect luxury items. I have all my suitcase Rimowa. For me its a best investment. I still have it and working very well. Dents and marks will be visible every time you use it. And i love it. Never regret having those signs of usage.

[@karenmes1568]

I have the rumiwa over 10 years and still looks amazing

[@BreaunaNakii]

Do you have a checked in rimowa luggage?

[@Texasturtle]

I’m obsessed with you and your content

[@luxecollective]

thank you 🥰

[@jako7281]

I'm sorry, but that's such a BS conclusion to make. You bought two suitcases from the same brand, and because they had essentially production and/or transport errors you conclude that all luxury luggage bags must be like that. That's like buying an macbook, seeing it has scratches and dents, and concluding that no expensive laptops are worth it

[@Kitaeli]

Business traveler here: invest in Briggs Riley, Monos, Away, Tumi, Samsonite, or American Tourister. Best brands hands down. Luggage gets a beating; I use mine enough that I’d prefer it to last more than 3-5 trips. It’s worth it to invest in pieces that last and are durable. LV, Michael Kors, etc look cute but they’re not made well and won’t last long if you’re using them consistently

[@robbyjai]

complete bullshit i use to have samsonite. the xpensive ones. they were garbage and fell apart after a few years of heavy use. meanwhile my rimowas are still going 7 years strong. so yeh nah bullshit

[@s.k.7791]

Disagree with you. You do pay a premium for a premium brand. You get a quality product with lifetime support, though. Dents and scratches are to be expected on aluminum luggage and part of the patina.

[@JeoAndKev]

You should have returned it and they will replace it. Also, its better to shop at shop than online so you could check the quality and condition. Im a Rimowa and Tumi user for years and both are strong and reliable for me.

[@luxecollective]

We returned them for a refund :)

[@mbiz4113]

⁠@@luxecollective how can u review ab.quality if you haven’t really use them? U can always return and replace them and use the new one for real travelling. Experience will tell you this luggage is a lot superior than the rest, especially their wheels. And yes, warranty for a lifetime? I’m pretty much sure you regretted this decision to refund it.

[@OceanicNASA]

You do realize your paying for lifetime warranty right. If there a problem, let them know.

[@JustTryingToGetAYTPlayButton]

A shit ton of suitcase brands have that

[@mikedesanto4886]

😂

[@sheryn61]

Some of these so-called luxury brands are a total rip off. I used to love Tumi. I bought one of their popular backpacks which costs almost $500 and lo and behold, upon first use during a long haul travel, the front of the bag ripped and I had no choice but to wait till I get back home to have it shipped to Tumi and have it repaired. I was in London at that time and Tumi in London wouldn’t repair it as it had to get shipped and what not. What a pain. At least they had that service for free!

[@jodrew1845]

Have you tried Tumi? They're products are built like "Sherman Tank's." In fact, I'm sorry I didn't know about them when I was traveling for work back in the 90's, they would have been a worthwhile investment.

[@sidbrun_]

Briggs & Riley is much better

[@TheTugboatgirl]

I have a rimowa, i check it too. I don't know how many suitcases i have bought in my life, but my rimowa has been the best. Im not gentle with it in any way and it was worth the money. Oh and mines about 5 years old and about 35-40 flights around the US and Uk

[@weprayforcars7]

Never ever get a rimowa check in luggage, you'll take care of it, airport staff won't. Only get the cabin one.

[@najatsinclair1867]

I usually buy Samsonite or Hyes luggage. They are sturdy, durable and practical. Any kind of luggage is treated badly by luggage workers so no need to spend thousands of dollars that are pushed, shoved, thrown and ill-treated. Nothing is wrong with cheap luggage. It’s the practicality that counts.

[@WJF388]

Samsonite is NOT practical.

[@daniel_is_messy]

I’ve had my hand luggage sized rimowa suitcase for over 5 years and i love it. It was way cheaper than nowadays and i always use it when flying. It’s banged up, full of scratches and stickers but I love it. It’s my only suitcase.

[@Remy310]

i think once they were bought by LVMH, the quality went down with the price tag went up. They have a limited warranty as well.

[@ninipanini5958]

I have Briggs Riley for cabin and large aluminum Rimowa for almost 11 years now, and definitely worth the investment. I love my Rimowa with dents and scratches, I actually filled it with stickers from different parts of the world :D I went to Netherland and one of the wheels got damaged, good thing there's a Rimowa repair shop, saved me a lot than buying a new one.

[@CarswithBrad]

I have 2 Rimowa cases and LOVE them. They certainly don’t feel cheap, the materials are premium. Curious, did you just unpack these and then decide to make this video. Try living with them, they are very premium.

[@MrsLionessy]

LV purchased them, tripled the price and is now refusing service and the quality has gone down… so sad I didn’t buy more before they got purchased 😢 my old Rimowa luggage is still holding strong and amazing after 7yrs of use (5 of which I traveled almost weekly)

[@hayashiyuuzen]

Their giving lifetime warranties now… And if stay away from the Aluminium ones… the essentials or an old salsa is good enough…

[@mrsmith8224]

LVMH bought them ,not Louis Vuitton

[@workhardforit]

@@mrsmith8224still under the same umbrella.

[@Evilluzifer666]

Refusing Service? What did you want to have repaired and where?

[@MrsLionessy]

The rolls and via the website. Says my item is not eligible, as purchased before year xxx (would have to look it up again for exact year)

[@lunarmoon132]

My whole family use rimowa. We love them, very strong and Durable. Last for long time !

[@luxecollective]

Glad to hear it Rinla! Which material do you use?

[@mitsosboy7385]

scratches are inevitable but they don't have to do with quality. i love my aluminium rimowa, she's tough ;)

[@anshkadesilva2399]

Scratches on aluminium are inevitable, but this one is a brand new one...Scratches are there when he unbox it... Scratches even before use, its not acceptable...

[@bigfatpoo]

It’s not good quality though cause the pieces don’t fit together

[@melklausler]

I bought the Rimowa cabin bag for myself, then I got one for my husband. We LOVE them. Best bags I've ever owned.

[@Bignewshound60]

It's a good point. Rimowa is not great. That said luggage is meant to get battered. If you want high end you need Tumi or Globetrotter. It's very expensive but it will last a lifetime. Alternatively but cheap every couple of years. You are less likely to get your luggage robbed if it looks cheap. Oh and never buy crap drop off luggage with zips. Ever. Ok for carry on but not for the hold. I've had my globetrotter air crew carry on with no wheels for 30 years. It cost 800 quid new. It's still great and I worked out it's travelled a million miles with me in all conditions. I'd like to replace it but I'm very attached.

[@GuyNamedRy]

A dinged up rimowa is the best look. If you’re scared of it being dinged up then stay away from it in the first place. But I do understand if it comes scratched that’s fucked

[@kimasher]

I have travelled an average of 250 days a year for 15 years across most continents and countless countries in harsh conditions as an offshore worker. Rimowa, despite being an LV acquisition now (LV handbags are a total waste of money (and I am a woman with a bag fetish)), are still very well engineered. The handles need to be loose to enable both retraction and gripper mechanism to work freely. The metal finish is purposely not that scratch resistant, some of my cases are properly dinged up and they look all the better for it, but after desert dust, tropical storms, uneven cobbles, countless kinetic impacts, the wheels roll like melted butter and the handles are all sturdy and the locks and seal are all fine. I have 5 aluminum suitcases, 3 Rimowa, 2 Tumi. The Tumi are built tougher, but are heavier, don’t roll as well and feel overbuilt in many instances. Useful sometimes, but in most instances the fine tuning of “just enough” thickness and strength in all the right places of a Rimowa, even today (I bought my most recent one last week funnily enough) is by far my first choice.

[@spagzquaL]

I had samsonite, it didn’t last long. I switched to rimowa, I am happier… it is rolls effortless. I’m gone so many travels with it.

[@livelovely4681]

I had a Samsonite bacpack and within a year the entire arm came off 😂 I used it maybe 10 times.

[@Will67267]

Bought it from a store in Hong Kong, perfect and no dents. Buy it in person if you can, then you can examine it for defects.

[@kristinabrown3077]

Really I love these bags and my husband I travel a lot yes they dent but you know that when you buy it they travel so easy around the airport and you can fit an obscene amount of stuff in them and we have bags still going strong for 8 years

[@MrLee025]

If you can understand him, then don’t listen. DO buy a Rimowa.

[@chewie94116]

I do not see anything noticeable on just as dents and scratches that you mentioned. Any suitcase will have dents and scratches after 1 check-in. All check-in suitcases go through a lot. Your goal is to keep the inside safe not the outside. In your case case, if it is not worth it to you, then do not buy it.

[@guillaumesebirephotography6443]

Well - wait till you actually use it and you’ll be regretting your purchase even more. I bought one of these (full aluminium) years ago (whilst flying monthly) and it just couldn’t take what it’s made for: air travel! First trip: a wheel came off! Then of course, dents appear at every trip (expectedly) but it’s when the frame gets twisted (and it does) that it no longer closes properly, leaving massive gaps where water etc can go in. Repairs can only do so much - and my airline at some point excluded Rimowa suitcases from repairs (which tells a lot)z Never ever again will I buy a metal suitcase or one with a metal frame - metal is not resilient, it changes shape and there’s only so much fixing you can do with it! Save cash and get something more durable.

[@simplylux1589]

Honestly, we spent over 12K AUD for 4 suitcases. Let me tell you, it was very dissapointing once received. Although ours didn't come with scratch but there were baby dents everywhere!!!!!!! The handled pulled out all the way feels like gonna snap. And they are darn heavy without anything on them. I love the look, but these feels so cheap and they are so expensive. You can't even give them a call. Emails took over a week before they responded. I wanted to return them - but they won't accept it. They offered a discount code, ya a 30% off discount code that expires within a month. Never again and stay away!

[@user-jy2ci5ox9v]

Yeah who knows where you got them from. Mine are holding up pretty well. Have 2. They have been through a lot and still look great. There are many Fakes, dupes etc so maybe you got one of those. I trust the thousands of wealthy patrons who continue to buy the suitcases because they are actually good over some presale tiktok account who didn’t exist until a year ago. I encourage anybody to walk into a Rimowa store and inspect the items yourself. Both the hard case or polycarbonate frames feel great. Nobody extends the handles that much and the wheels are the smoothest you’ll ever get on a suitcase…

[@Diamondbeach]

Rimowa has life firm warranty. I have two and don’t have any issues with it. Built very well. The wheels glides like butter.

[@missmojo8779]

The thing is, they are flashy and heavy. Two thibgs you actually don’t want in travel luggage. The rimowa trolleys are among the heaviest carry ons, does not make sense. However, the regular metal ones do look nice once they have been checked on, with all the dents and scratches and worn look to be honest. It’s a status symbol for sure. But they are not thousands, hundreds are more feasible and they are often on sale somewhere.

[@luxecollective]

! They're more for staycations/work trips that do not involve planes and weight limits for sure!

[@electricman68]

Please where are they on sale

[@majidsiddiqui2906]

I have the Rimowa suitcases you have reviewed, they are all like that. You might expect them to be perfect but the manufacturing process is such that they have the imperfections you show. some people actually like the dents. in my experience, they’re very good and they last for decades.

[@vickymags4622]

I never regretted buying rimowa. I have never bought any luggage since. I travel a lot and every time I have to buy a new one until I have rimowa. One of my luggage is nearly 10 yrs with me now and still loving it.

[@luxecollective]

Great to hear Vicky! Which ones do you buy?

[@TheLillianYoung]

I stick to Tumi, but once you hand it over as a checked bag, expect that glossy new look to dissipate.

[@pascachi]

If you have problem with it bring it back and address the imperfections.. or get your money back! They have the best warranty among others… Tumi has the best warranty too.

[@005Amergin]

Yep check the sewing on the zippers and the handle frame. The way luggage gets tossed around in cargo..you don't want gear that cant be dented either..but I suppose folks getting these only fly private?

[@hicturbaest]

Send it back. Rimowa has reinstated their lifetime warranty, which covers nearly all damages. I’ve had my Rimowa for over 8 years and it’s still good.

[@luxecollective]

Thankyou! We did

[@Fal-t8w]

This company is bought by the mother company of Louis Vuitton and many other luxury brands. They increased the prices and lowered the quality . The original designs were limited and stocks were also limited but it was tough.

[@Michael-0000]

I have had a lightweight (2 kg) Rimowa polycarbonate cabin bag for many years and it’s held up okay. Aside from the stylish look of the Aluminum Rimowa cabin bags, there is nothing to recommend them. They look like they’ve been through a hail storm after checking in a few times and they are so heavy that half of the 8 kg weight allowance for a carry-on is used up in the bag weight. And price? Ridiculous.

[@DarasDish]

Invest in luggages that are recommended by cabin crew and pilots auch as travel pro and brigs riley. If air crew recommend them, u know those suitcases can take a beating or a thousand....

[@ardiansach3290]

I think you got scammed. Original rimowa doesn't look like that.

[@rja8318]

The scuffs and dents add to the uniqueness of your luggage love My rimowas.

[@dextermorgan2117]

The handle needs to be shaky. I've talked to an actual structural engineer about this. It's done on purpose

[@monsterhighdoll]

Reason?

[@meliizzaa]

​@@monsterhighdollso that it will not snap when the luggage is full inside

[@AngelasTravelAdventures]

The best luggage imo is actually by CalPak. I've used their luggage for YEARS, its very durable.

[@thomaswisnewski6535]

I can’t agree on this. I’ve done over 90 flights this year alone.. so I’ve tried a lot of brands. I do like calpak for their looks but they break at some point, and I’m mostly speaking from a check in luggage at least medium size. I feel a carry on calpak will last longer. I’ve resorted to the away aluminum checked luggage large and even though it gets dents, scratches.. I know it’s probably not going to crack open for a very long time. I also haven’t had to worry about the wheels breaking.

[@laneW612]

the item is "luggage bag/suitcase" which you can expect that it would be THROWN around when you travel. best buy something much cheaper but with good quality. with that you might get a good 3-4 yrs if you travel so much.

[@SS1Y]

I use Lojel Cubo and I love how it’s a tub style (space efficient) instead of clam style found in many brands like Samsonite. Both my Samsonite and Lojel have great wheels and have went through miles of cobblestones.

[@saravanansamiya5119]

Yes there were some parts where many would expect perfection when manufacturing the luggages, but do note that they are assembled by people and not machines. I've had them over 7 years now and it's still gives me joy whenever I roll them to the airport. Dents are like battle scars for Rimowa.

[@porkchopsandwiches8363]

Plenty of posts on travel forums saying how quality has declined and prices went up, I used to want one but now don’t see the purpose in it given all of the complaints

[@katherinelangford981]

I got a 19 year old carry on from VIA Rail. Thing's doing just fine, been all over the world. Think it was about $60 at the time. Bright yellow, i never misplace it, and I can spot it immediately. I'd probably buy Samsonite if VIA Rail luggage is no longer available.

[@sldetailing2953]

You should try Tumi 19 degree Much better quality. But it’s weight is extremely high.

[@degou3438]

Yes, it shouldn't come with scratches from use, but scratches from use are a hallmark that you enjoyed the world with that suitcase, it's a sign of a great traveler and status. As for quality I have to disagree, if there's one thing they don't look like it's cheap, the design and qualities are impressive

[@vladsafronov5952]

I support many comments, buying a rimowa to check it in as luggage is an extremely bad idea, unless if you fly by a private jet, in other cases it will just be a pity to see dents on it, so all my rimowa are only for hand luggage, and by the way do not forget about insurance luggage, as far as I remember, it covers about $ 1000 and now remember how much your suitcase costs? Therefore, Rimowa as an extreme risk for checking in luggage

[@wowpeter]

Rimowa USED to be very good quality until they were purchased by LVMH group and the relentless pursuit of cost cutting by LVMH, as idiot design feature changes and removal... the Rimowa of today is no longer the same as the old Rimowa...

[@cherylfernandez6577]

the charm about these kinds of suitcases is that the more "dings" you have on it translates to how well traveled you are. It's like wearing worn in Converse All Stars, they look better broken in.

[@DRPL766]

Any luggage is going to get scratched. The issue is the flight attendants and other people do not care about your bag. They will do anything to make it fit

[@xtianmechanix864]

buy luggage in bangkok mbk mall or platinum mall and you will find affordable durable luxurious suitcase of any type. for just 80-200usd you'll have it better that that rimowa nor that samsonite. vellfire brand to be exact.

[@KS-uv3rh]

I have an older rimowa luggage (the lightweight plastic one not aluminum one) that I bought 8 years ago. If I'm being honest, the wheels on them are unbeatable. It's so smooth and airy like I cant feel any weight and it doesnt sound like anything, it's like I'm pushing an empty suitcase. I can fill it up to the brim and it would puff out like it's gonnabe broken, but the zippers and the case are so strong even after being manhandled. I tried other different brands, like samsonite and lojel (and other brands... I travel a lot lol) that rimowa is still waaaay superior.

[@Serendipity-gj2me]

I just bought Rimowa, I would not go for any other brand. I have always bought Rimowa and love the brand.

[@peterungson809]

Check in baggage will just be trown around by baggage handlers. High end ones are usually targetted to test their "durability"

[@SprakanaKerum]

The lesson for you is you should not buy fake Rimowas!

[@karadizon4299]

I’m a samsonite kind of girl for life. Never buy any other brand. Mandarin Duck are reasonable

[@ThSiJo]

Rimowa… before belongs to LVMH, they concerned heritage and managed quality. After belongs to LVMH, it’s just becoming symbolic waste of money

[@ludoludo80]

rimowa metal luggage must collect scratches. It's the style. When you travel with them you give yourself the right presentation. Rimowa all the way !

[@esquebee]

Buy MVST, fraction of the price for essentially the same item.

[@joellarenella6907]

The handle is suppose to have some wiggle space to prevent it breaking/creaking in half when checked or handled. It’s a design feature. Also if your going to be bothered by a dent or a scratch don’t buy a hard case suitcase! That is common sense. Any suite case luxury or not will show wear. The difference is once you use it, the handle, wheels and zippers won’t fall apart after one or 2 uses like most brands. That’s the price you are paying is the quality of the parts and repair service. Buy an Alpha 3 FXT TUMI as it does not show scratching. Luxury luggage is def worth it if you have expensive goods inside.

[@intricatejayee]

Why would wiggle space be a design feature. If my new car door wiggles when I pull the handle, that shit ain’t secure and definitely NOT a good car door

[@FrankHua]

Idiots. The marks and dents on the aluminum casing add to the journey traveled. I love it.

[@spadeofspades]

You buy a suitcase that will be crumpled, scratched after a few trips, but it will serve you reliably and attract eyes. If you don't like it, return them under warranty, and if you keep them, don't show off.

[@claire___]

Haha, one of the times I came back from Brighton, I needed an extra carry on. Popped into Primark, got the nicest one. Still going amazingly, from 2012.

[@Ciaseea]

Rimowa got bought out by LVMH in 2016. Prior to that they were the worth the money and better quality.

[@chaiteelatte]

Yeah. I hate my rimowas. Try packing with them I hate them... Try briggs and riley for the true meaning of luxury. They have a lifetime warranty.

[@bwest6275]

Monos Hybrid luggage - best hardshell luggage for the money imho.

[@chancemathews7057]

Buy rimowa at the store, u inspect then they help you set up the locks etc… however the dents on the rimowa basically say how long you could afford the suitcase, aswell as how many travels you have taken… but then again when it is dented to hell and doesn’t close anymore you have to buy a new one, and start back at square one, unless you can afford to buy a collection of them, then your new suitcase is just a replacement… however my opinion is they are a waste of money if you buy the plastic case.

[@chancemathews7057]

Edit… mine is perfect, again buy it at the store if you want one…

[@OleGad1]

My Rimova went in the bin today. A carry on. I had it for 8 years and I used it a lot but I thought it would last longer. Both handles are broken, the part where the wheels are installed was broken, the entire area the top handle is fixed cracked.

[@1nvd]

Tumi is the best quality and value for my budget. The monogram patch is such a nice touch and the service even if you buy it second hand is pretty cool

[@jason41a]

the dings and scratches and dents are supposed to be the patina on the aluminum like it does on real leather. it shows how wealthy you are when your suitcase has lots of travel-wear.