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Choosing a Luggage and Maintenance Tips

Warning! This may prick your ears (and eyes, of course) if you are from the new school. Please exit immediately. (And sellers too.) This a advise from an OLD Schooler. (Not Scholar definitely) This is not intended to delve into the aesthetic aspect of choosing a luggage nor the usage aspect. Strictly on the technical aspect. 1) Shell This is perhaps the most important part of a trolley bag. We all know how the airport luggage handler handles luggages. So the shell should at least feel and look solid. I am not suggesting buy one armour plated,  but you know, corrugated, honeycombed, strategically reinforced. 2) Extendable handle Although not absolutely indispensible, it is absolutely easier to drag or guide a trolley with the handle extended. Don't choose a flamingo legged handles. No matter what is guaranteed. If you can, get one elephant legged. 3) Rollers This is just as important as the shell. Without a smooth working roller, you will be just carrying a luggag