HauptstadtkofferAlex - Luggage Suitcase Hardside Spinner Trolley 4 Wheel Expandable, 75cm, yellow

I am planning an upcoming holiday in Japan, and because of the general logistics of bullet trains, lack of elevators at stations and luggage-locker sizes, I wanted to take two small carry-on size bags instead of one larger one. This necessitated buying one more small bag with the intention of it being the "check in" one, since we already have a soft-sided carry-on that I want to take on the plane.Buying cases sight-unseen and without recommendation is always a bit of a lottery, but this looked like the one most up to the job after I checked out the info on the manufacturers website. I was a bit wary of buying from abroad in case of any difficulty with delivery - but I really needn't have worried.The case arrived perfectly undamaged in record fast time (three days!!!) and I have to say, I love it. It feels much more solid and sturdy than similar ones for more money that I have seen in department stores or TK Maxx; it's a great colour - bright enough to stand out on a conveyor but not too garish; and there's plenty of attention to detail in the design, not least the expansion ability which will likely prove extremely useful when returning with souvenirs.The handles seem very sturdy and so does the towing handle - though as with all wheeled cases, I wouldn't want to pick up the case by the latter if it's full. The inside is nicely lined and fitted with straps and a separator for clothes that will make packing much tidier. It has good, chunky bumper protectors and though I haven't tried out the lock yet, that seems also to be perfectly fine and advantageous in that it doesn't leave the zipper-pulls loose to be caught on anything.If I had to be picky, I'd suggest the manufacturer consider a different zipper system - though I should add that the nylon coil one it is equipped with is of the same standard as those on other higher-end cases. It's just that I'd have happily paid a bit more for a metal YKK style one for strength, and I think many other travellers would too when looking at a case for £100 or above. But that's certainly no reason to downgrade it a star, since apart from that personal preference, I can't think of much you could do to improve it.I'll add to my review after the holiday to report how it performs "in the field" but at this stage I am pretty sure I have the perfect suitcase for my needs. Honestly I'd have paid the full price for it, but at £49.99 I feel I got a bargain compared to others I have looked at.EDIT: Well, just a quick note to say that it survived my holiday just fine, was a perfect size for lockers and train racks, and easy to pull along. It is also an easy size to manhandle one-handed up and down the (many) staircases and steps in railways stations/on streets in Japan. I initially worried that the handle wouldn't stand up well to being dragged around on uneven ground but actually it dealt pretty well with some of the less well maintained pavement I encountered once or twice. No complaints whatever and I think I will get a larger one too for single destination holidays. Great stuff!

This case ticked all the boxes and some more. Definitely " Vorsprung durch technik ".I was looking for a board size case, which was sturdy (did not want fabric type, as they get slashed to get into your case), of which they are many available on Amazon, but this one immediately caught my eye. Although red was not my first choice of colour but I thought maybe easier to spot in the event it had to go into the holdall of the plane.What a superb surprise when I opened the box and found a superbly made case, with a tasteful darker polished red case and at a fraction of the cost of many more . The quality of the shell is superb and the four wheel allowed a smooth rolling of the case on hard and soft floors. The case is also expandable to make it a full 25" which some airlines permit.The interior is extremely well laid out and designed. The interior is covered in a slightly cushioned material. One side of the case has the typical crossover elasticated straps to hold cloths securely in place. This side is also the expandable side.The other side of the case can also hold clothing or a laptop, secured by a sturdy material flap, which has a netted pocket and two extra slip pockets.When closed the case is secured with its built in combination lock.Simply amazing product at a really reasonable price given the quality and design. I happily recommend this case to any of my friends and family. I will be purchasing a bigger version shorlty

I bought this case due to the amazing reviews it had received. I loved it's bright colour and when it arrived, quite promptly, it looked even nicer "in the flesh" as the photos do not do justice to its brightness and high gloss finish. The case looked luxurious, was fantastically lightweight and felt like it had a good sturdy build quality.I flew to Malta for my wedding in September this year. The case was rolled on its wheels approximately 50-100 metres in Manchester and then a further 200m from the airport to the hire car in Malta. As I was lifting the case into the hire car I noticed a crack in the hard shell case around the wheel. The crack was full thickness and the wheel could be fully pushed into the case. I contacted the seller via e-mail the very next morning to report the problem and send various photographs of the damage. I felt fobbed off by the seller who simply informed me that, "the cases undergo rigorous testing and would not incur such damage through ordinary handling". They advised me that I would need to contact the airline regarding making a claim for the cost of the case as the seller could not accept responsibility and pay for damaged case.My wedding holiday was overshadowed by the stress of trying to sort out the damage and a replacement suitcase so that I could get my belongings home again. Ultimately, a lot of stress later, I finally received a refund for my case from Easyjet last week. Obviously this refund did not include the cost of postage and packaging that I had to pay to get my case originally sent out to me. I am now left out of pocket and in the situation where I need to purchase another case for my honeymoon. Although I loved this case when it arrived, and couldn't find any bad reviews regarding damaged cases on amazon, I am reluctant to purchase this brand of case again. It may well have been a faulty case out of a good batch to start off with, but knowing that the seller wouldn't accept any costs for damage incurred to the case, I'd have concerns regarding purchasing another one.