2022 Resolution: Shopping my own bag and SLG collection. Anyone else?

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2 Aug - brand showcase: A-F
4 Sept - brand showcase: G-L
11 Sept - brand showcase: M-R
18 Sept - brand showcase: S-Z
25 Sept - totes
2 Oct - satchels
9 Oct - crossbodies inc WOCS
16 Oct - shoulder bags
23 Oct - bucket bags
30 Oct - clutches
6 Nov - backpacks
13 Nov - bags that don’t count
20 Nov - pairing bags with shoes
27 Nov - pairing bags with other accessories
4 Dec - bag storage
11 Dec - SLGs
18 Dec - charms

Challenges:
Sept - bags in different locations
Oct - Halloween: wear orange or black bags
Nov - International Merlot Day: wear wine coloured bags or pair bags with wine.
Dec - use the bag.
 
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papertiger said:
It's true, but the guys I sit with on the train with are literally called 'City Boys' in finance, corporate law and aviation insurance, and work in the City of London. They are wearing $2K suits, H ties, whole flagons of Dior Sauvage, and handmade shoes - with ugly nylon backpacks.
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Maybe they blew all the money on the suits, watches & shoes?:biggrin:
 
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whateve said:
I had a similar experience. I was trying to buy a bag from a department store website, and as I was checking out, they offered me 20% off if I applied for their credit card. So I applied for the card but when I tried to checkout, the card didn't work. I think something about the expiration date was screwed up, and they couldn't help me over the phone. They said I have to wait for the card to come in the mail. By that time the bag could be sold out. In my disappointment, I ordered another bag from another site. I may end up with both bags or none.
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It´s such a nuissance when things like this happen! I hope you will get the bag you really want at the price you hope for!
 
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dcooney4 said:
Curious do you have a favorite suitcase brand that you use for flying? I have an incredibly well made suitcase but, it is 14 1/4 pounds empty. It is a check in bag with two wheels. Would you buy a new suitcase to lose four to five pounds of weight and get 4 wheels?
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Many, many moons ago I worked in the luggage department of Kaufmann’s (part of the May Company, which sold to Macy’s). Travelpro was the gold standard for its lightness and construction. I am on my second set in almost 30 years and we travel a lot. The only reason I replaced the original set is because the airlines messed up my large checked bag in a couple of ways and I wanted spinner wheels. Regardless of which brand you go with, the higher the denier, the better it will hold up and resist tears, water damage, etc.

There are other pricier brands out there I wouldn’t mind owning (Rimowa comes to mind), but given how rough the airlines are with checked baggage, I wouldn’t consider anything too expensive. I would, however, consider a carryon piece in a nicer brand.

YMMV, but my two cents!
 
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DME said:
Many, many moons ago I worked in the luggage department of Kaufmann’s (part of the May Company, which sold to Macy’s). Travelpro was the gold standard for its lightness and construction. I am on my second set in almost 30 years and we travel a lot. The only reason I replaced the original set is because the airlines messed up my large checked bag in a couple of ways and I wanted spinner wheels. Regardless of which brand you go with, the higher the denier, the better it will hold up and resist tears, water damage, etc.

There are other pricier brands out there I wouldn’t mind owning (Rimowa comes to mind), but given how rough the airlines are with checked baggage, I wouldn’t consider anything too expensive. I would, however, consider a carryon piece in a nicer brand.

YMMV, but my two cents!
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Thanks! I picked up something called Calpak. It is a hardshell one . Hopefully it will be good enough. My other one is so much nicer but weighs A lot.
 
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dcooney4 said:
Curious do you have a favorite suitcase brand that you use for flying? I have an incredibly well made suitcase but, it is 14 1/4 pounds empty. It is a check in bag with two wheels. Would you buy a new suitcase to lose four to five pounds of weight and get 4 wheels?
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I've used for the last 6 years or so, IT Luggage.
https://itluggage.co.uk
They're very lightweight and I've not had any issues. I did have a small one that was made of a denim like fabric that didn't last long, but the hard plastic shell ones have been like iron.
(available at my local TJ Maxx)
 
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Cookiefiend said:
I've used for the last 6 years or so, IT Luggage.
https://itluggage.co.uk
They're very lightweight and I've not had any issues. I did have a small one that was made of a denim like fabric that didn't last long, but the hard plastic shell ones have been like iron.
(available at my local TJ Maxx)
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Thanks that is where I bought the Calpak one, but I have not taken tags off yet. I will keep my eyes open for that brand. The one I bought has a bit of a plastic smell so I put some charcoal bags in it. It already smells a bit better. It is just a new smell and I am overly sensitive. The wheels glide wonderfully and the handle comes up high enough for my height. Though I will happy check out The It brand if they have it. Thanks!
 
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