Claudia- do not fret. my bf who researches EVERYTHING, bought this luggage and bought me one too. it's the luggage that flight attendants use (i've looked at the airports and he's right). i *think* it has a lifetime warranty. i think i got mine for $120 (it's a carry-on) but i think my bf researched to find the best possible price. HTH!
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"i tell you one lesson I learned
If you want to be something in life, You ain't gonna get it unless, You give a little bit of sacrifice, Oohh, sometimes before you smile you got to cry.." -The Roots
I've heard great things about it too. I actually lucked out and the $20 suitcase I bought at Bed Bath and Beyond 3 years ago has held up really really well but when it finally kicks the bucket I'm definitely going to look into Travelpro.
My boss at work has that luggage and she travels at least twice a week. It holds up very well. I do not think he is crazy, I think he will get a lot of use out of it.