@uscpsycho One of the price-comparison links says, “Built-in Travel Sentry TSA accepted 3-digit lock allows baggage screeners to open your luggage for inspection, and relock for your security”
(I wonder if that means that they just make the new employee spin through all 1000 or fewer combinations or if it has a TSA key… Either way, looks like )
@andymand@uscpsycho Yeah, they never relock. Never. I’ve given up and just use a velcro fastener (I travel at least once a month). My biggest hope it is that I just prevent it from coming open on it’s own and spilling my underwear all over the conveyer belt.
Find me a set whose two larger pieces have drag-behind wheels instead of those fucking spinner casters, and I’ll be in for two sets. Until then, hard pass.
@chienfou@Fe2_O3 I sprained my wrist trying to control a spinner that had gone into death wobble mode (which drag-behind doesn’t do), and my older brother broke one finger and strained two more when a spinner wheel snagged on a pavement irregularity while trying to cross a street with a bag in spinner mode. For the carry-on, spinners are OK, but I will never buy another spinner large bag because of my shared experience with them. I narrowly avoided injury when I had to drop a large bag that had gone into death-wobble back in February, and that bag went into a dumpster when I got home. I replaced it with a reasonably serviceable Swiss Gear drag-behind, and I am never buying another large bag with spinner casters. I’ve had those out-of-control issues with multiple brands, and I know exactly why they are unavoidable, so the spinners are Right Out. No mercy, no exceptions. Spinner casters are inherently unstable when the bag is tilted to drag.
@Fe2_O3@werehatrack
That’s interesting. I’ve NEVER had any issues with my spinners when I tip them. They do sometime get wonky when you roll them flat - especially the cheaper brands.
Not really sure why they would be inherently less stable when tipped up if you’re using the newer, double wheel sets (like these) but then again YMMV (and obviously does).
@chienfou@Fe2_O3@werehatrack I prefer the drag wheels; specifically ones with an axle, or just large wheels. The ones with wheels-in-wells have the same issue I have with spinners: the wheels are prone to exploding under high encumbrance.
@bravowhiskey
Yes, sure did! A nice 3 piece set and my mom loved it! Her and my sister used it the following week so it came in perfect time! Great surprise for sure.
Price is good for three suitcases which is a plus but it also looks like these are lower quality with a company that makes it expensive to have the warranty honored (send back at your expense). Of course the price is far lower too.
Finding reviews was hard and what I did find could likely be seriously biased (reddit) although it mentions similar issues that more than one person has had. And on trustpilot the company wasn’t standing behind their product very well (35/42 complained, almost all reviews were in the last 12 months, many since June) but mentioning the same issues as on Reddit. Across both forums people were saying wheels coming off, suitcases cracking, and breaking zippers seem to the be the complaints. Of course the complainers may be in the minority of users and the complaints didn’t state which model of the suitcase they were complaining about.
My conclusion is they’d likely be ok if you were traveling by car, riskier if flying since it looks like you need to be careful with them. Airlines are careful with your stuff? In what universe is that true? Also the company wants you to send the suitcase back at your own expense to get it fixed under the warranty (of course so does Shark vacs but those don’t break all that often).
@Kidsandliz I cannot Thank You enough! I found no amount of reviews and was taken in by the brand name and looks, product notes. I was about to buy 2…TWO sets for a family member coming from living in the Dominican Republic for years, now with family. I cannot imagine these falling apart with 2 youngsters in tow! Again, mucho thanks.
@Kidsandliz I kinda hate to say this, but, except for my Tumi and overly expensive TravelPros, I’ve given up on luggage. I just figure I buy it and take my chances. As long as it is fairly clean and still wheels, I donate the losers to Safe House for kids (kids who have been taken into care, usually with nothing with them) or a DV shelter (same). I think I just dropped off three, yes count them, to a DV shelter earlier this summer. In general, luggage sucks. I’m looking at these because they would be easy to identify on a belt, and, if they suck, and they probably do, I will give all three to said shelters after my Berlin-Prague extravaganza later this month and leave the 2 TravelPros at home.
@Kidsandliz@swalthew FWIW, I’ve had very good luck with OGIO. Handles everywhere, durable nylon exteriors, and lots of super useful pockets.
I saw the brand years ago while watching documentary series about pro athletes and skateboarders, and my work store had a branded backpack, so I picked one up. I loved it and have been using some combo of Renegade RSS backpack, Layover carry-on, and Terminal checked bag for years with no issues.
I prefer soft-sided luggage because I rarely need to pack breakables, want external pockets/storage on at least my carry-on, and like the ability to expand/contract as needed (Layover and Terminal both expand a little over an inch with a zipper).
@agnesnutter In my experience, the larger ones in these sets already meet the “hard to maneuver” specification when operated on anything other than a perfectly flat, 100% imperfection-free surface. Airport terminals generally meet that spec inside the facility, but all bets are off once you’re past the exit doors.
I need to replace my 30" suitcase and was looking at these & other sets as well as individual pieces. I have always had soft side suitcase and pack them laying down and fill from the bottom up. With hard side it looks like you have to pack each half, then close it, does that work well? What about when you have thick things? For work I often have to travel with a hard hat and tool bags that are typically thicker than half a suitcase, and I typically don’t unpack my suitcase in a hotel room. So I’m asking for advice: is hard side better for travel because of durability or should I stay with soft because of the way I use them?
@ekw
Since I frequently end up checking my luggage on the way home (due to excess liquidsl i.e. liquor/wine purchases) having the rollers is very convenient. I came back from our cruise & ended up with an extra 15+ pounds of luggage that I couldn’t carry on.
My thought as well. As long as they are fairly clean (meaning the inside) and still usable, please consider donating them to a DV shelter or a children’s SafeHouse (whatever it may be called in your town) after you are finished with them. I do this with my loser luggage all too frequently.
@dpease Hideous to be sure, but of course, that’s subjective I think the Maroon is a tasteful color and design, while the blue is hi-vis and… vibrant! Keep your Cheap Luggage at the ready, loaded with one complete outfit including shoes & extra socks, a dopp kit, and maybe throw in some Rations.
Specs
Product: TUCCI Italy 3-Piece Locking Luggage Set
Model: T0281, T0290, T0292, T0145, T0150, T0352, T0330, T0325, T0292WINE, T0290WINE, T0281WINE
Condition: New
What’s Included?
Price Comparison
$329.88-$499.99
Tessere
Genesi
Vivace
In Love
Hamsa
Money Man
Flattere
Borsetta
Warranty
90 days
Estimated Delivery
Friday, Nov 8 - Monday, Nov 11
@lonocat Hey the cat didn’t grab it’s yarn!!!
Now is probably a good time to get tickets for next month if you are so crazy as to deal with an airport during the Christmas season.
Are the locks TSA compliant? If not, kiss this goodbye if you ever check it and they need to examine the contents.
@uscpsycho One of the price-comparison links says, “Built-in Travel Sentry TSA accepted 3-digit lock allows baggage screeners to open your luggage for inspection, and relock for your security”
(I wonder if that means that they just make the new employee spin through all 1000 or fewer combinations or if it has a TSA key… Either way, looks like
)
@andymand @uscpsycho Yeah, they never relock. Never. I’ve given up and just use a velcro fastener (I travel at least once a month). My biggest hope it is that I just prevent it from coming open on it’s own and spilling my underwear all over the conveyer belt.
Find me a set whose two larger pieces have drag-behind wheels instead of those fucking spinner casters, and I’ll be in for two sets. Until then, hard pass.
@werehatrack
Ummm. Tip it? That’s always worked for me!
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@chienfou @werehatrack yeah spinner is way more useful than the drag wheels.
@chienfou @Fe2_O3 I sprained my wrist trying to control a spinner that had gone into death wobble mode (which drag-behind doesn’t do), and my older brother broke one finger and strained two more when a spinner wheel snagged on a pavement irregularity while trying to cross a street with a bag in spinner mode. For the carry-on, spinners are OK, but I will never buy another spinner large bag because of my shared experience with them. I narrowly avoided injury when I had to drop a large bag that had gone into death-wobble back in February, and that bag went into a dumpster when I got home. I replaced it with a reasonably serviceable Swiss Gear drag-behind, and I am never buying another large bag with spinner casters. I’ve had those out-of-control issues with multiple brands, and I know exactly why they are unavoidable, so the spinners are Right Out. No mercy, no exceptions. Spinner casters are inherently unstable when the bag is tilted to drag.
@Fe2_O3 @werehatrack
That’s interesting. I’ve NEVER had any issues with my spinners when I tip them. They do sometime get wonky when you roll them flat - especially the cheaper brands.
Not really sure why they would be inherently less stable when tipped up if you’re using the newer, double wheel sets (like these) but then again YMMV (and obviously does).
@chienfou @Fe2_O3 @werehatrack I prefer the drag wheels; specifically ones with an axle, or just large wheels. The ones with wheels-in-wells have the same issue I have with spinners: the wheels are prone to exploding under high encumbrance.
I’m loving the designs but I could just do some graffiti on the beautiful set from my IRK!
WHY didn’t I think of doing that before…? 
@Lynnerizer You got luggage from an IRK?!
@bravowhiskey @Lynnerizer I did! last year, looks very much like this set. all 3 pieces!
@bravowhiskey
Yes, sure did! A nice 3 piece set and my mom loved it! Her and my sister used it the following week so it came in perfect time! Great surprise for sure.
7 hours and no mention yet of Stanley?
@hugacrv
Not any more
@hugacrv Until now.
Price is good for three suitcases which is a plus but it also looks like these are lower quality with a company that makes it expensive to have the warranty honored (send back at your expense). Of course the price is far lower too.
Finding reviews was hard and what I did find could likely be seriously biased (reddit) although it mentions similar issues that more than one person has had. And on trustpilot the company wasn’t standing behind their product very well (35/42 complained, almost all reviews were in the last 12 months, many since June) but mentioning the same issues as on Reddit. Across both forums people were saying wheels coming off, suitcases cracking, and breaking zippers seem to the be the complaints. Of course the complainers may be in the minority of users and the complaints didn’t state which model of the suitcase they were complaining about.
My conclusion is they’d likely be ok if you were traveling by car, riskier if flying since it looks like you need to be careful with them. Airlines are careful with your stuff? In what universe is that true? Also the company wants you to send the suitcase back at your own expense to get it fixed under the warranty (of course so does Shark vacs but those don’t break all that often).
Trust Pilot
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/tucci-italy.com
Reddit (can’t seem to get just the url to show and nothing else)
@Kidsandliz I cannot Thank You enough! I found no amount of reviews and was taken in by the brand name and looks, product notes. I was about to buy 2…TWO sets for a family member coming from living in the Dominican Republic for years, now with family. I cannot imagine these falling apart with 2 youngsters in tow! Again, mucho thanks.
@Kidsandliz I kinda hate to say this, but, except for my Tumi and overly expensive TravelPros, I’ve given up on luggage. I just figure I buy it and take my chances. As long as it is fairly clean and still wheels, I donate the losers to Safe House for kids (kids who have been taken into care, usually with nothing with them) or a DV shelter (same). I think I just dropped off three, yes count them, to a DV shelter earlier this summer. In general, luggage sucks. I’m looking at these because they would be easy to identify on a belt, and, if they suck, and they probably do, I will give all three to said shelters after my Berlin-Prague extravaganza later this month and leave the 2 TravelPros at home.
@Kidsandliz @swalthew FWIW, I’ve had very good luck with OGIO. Handles everywhere, durable nylon exteriors, and lots of super useful pockets.
I saw the brand years ago while watching documentary series about pro athletes and skateboarders, and my work store had a branded backpack, so I picked one up. I loved it and have been using some combo of Renegade RSS backpack, Layover carry-on, and Terminal checked bag for years with no issues.
I prefer soft-sided luggage because I rarely need to pack breakables, want external pockets/storage on at least my carry-on, and like the ability to expand/contract as needed (Layover and Terminal both expand a little over an inch with a zipper).
Next time, how about some easy-sided, hard-to-maneuver luggage?
@agnesnutter In my experience, the larger ones in these sets already meet the “hard to maneuver” specification when operated on anything other than a perfectly flat, 100% imperfection-free surface. Airport terminals generally meet that spec inside the facility, but all bets are off once you’re past the exit doors.
The monopoly guy ones are actually pretty lol
@heyitslauren looks like they are the biggest seller so far.
If the wheels are detachable, then it looks like the smallest one could be used on Spirit and Frontier as a “personal item”
I need to replace my 30" suitcase and was looking at these & other sets as well as individual pieces. I have always had soft side suitcase and pack them laying down and fill from the bottom up. With hard side it looks like you have to pack each half, then close it, does that work well? What about when you have thick things? For work I often have to travel with a hard hat and tool bags that are typically thicker than half a suitcase, and I typically don’t unpack my suitcase in a hotel room. So I’m asking for advice: is hard side better for travel because of durability or should I stay with soft because of the way I use them?
I guess I am the curmudgeon that hates wheeled luggage of any kind.
why would I be giving up multiple inches of potential carry-on storage space ?
@ekw
Ease of transport??
@ekw There is no way on this god’s earth I could carry my luggage. I can barely lift my Foldie.
@chienfou I guess I have “old man strength”. but I can still carry a carry-on bag around w/o difficulty.
@ekw
Since I frequently end up checking my luggage on the way home (due to excess liquidsl i.e. liquor/wine purchases) having the rollers is very convenient. I came back from our cruise & ended up with an extra 15+ pounds of luggage that I couldn’t carry on.
I have a set of these. They’re fine for casual travel, but I don’t expect them to last a long time.
My thought as well. As long as they are fairly clean (meaning the inside) and still usable, please consider donating them to a DV shelter or a children’s SafeHouse (whatever it may be called in your town) after you are finished with them. I do this with my loser luggage all too frequently.
usually I like at least one of the options but in this sale they’re all pretty hideous looking objects
@dpease Hideous to be sure, but of course, that’s subjective
I think the Maroon is a tasteful color and design, while the blue is hi-vis and… vibrant! Keep your Cheap Luggage at the ready, loaded with one complete outfit including shoes & extra socks, a dopp kit, and maybe throw in some Rations.
“Can they make a margarita: No, but they can sit next to you as you drink some twenty-dollar abomination they call a margarita at Chili’s Too”
Yeah… whoever wrote this copy definitely travels to the same crappy airports that I have recently.