Help finding a cheap holiday suitcase!

socks_uk

jd87 wrote: »

Likes socks said, if you're flying make sure you don't go over your luggage allowance. Usually one bag and one allowance goes with one person, you can't combine your allowances into one heavy bag.

I seem to have a bee in my bonnet lately about luggage allowance but I have to say I generally fly to either my in-laws in Canada or my sister in America so I'm usually packed to the brim with presents and English food! We fly next Friday and 3 of us have 2 x 23kg each but most flight bookings made after December 2010 the luggage allowance is now 1 x 23kg bag.

I've seen adverts on TV for European flights with a 'whopping' 15kg allowance!! and you have to pay for it!!!

All I can say about buying your luggage is to buy the best LIGHTEST bags you can afford. I'm guessing you want to put all of your clothes together to avoid the 'per bag' charges.

photome

Tripp luggage from debenhams...sale on at mo (often is) great gtee if you need it. As others have said if you are flying you will prob need more than one case

Pollycat

jakesmummy86 wrote: »

Hi guys,

I am going on holiday with my husband and 3 year old son in May, does anyone know where to buy a cheap suitcase big enough for all 3 of us? Not much money left.

Thanks in advance

Although it's not a cheaper option, you may be better with 2 smaller suitcases.
You don't say if you're flying or not but some airlines have weight limits per case.
Also, if you have EVERYTHING in one case and it goes missing :eek:
but if you pack 2 cases sensibly (clothes, shoes for you, your OH & son shared equally between cases) it won't be such a calamity.

Have a great holiday.

socks_uk

It seems like the OP hasn't been back yet.

mackemdave

Sports Direct(well done Mike Ashley for what youve done for Newcastle...long may it continue...LOL) do some very good deals on suitcases....

Lincoln_Imp

Instore have cheap ones in

will-in-estoril

jakesmummy86 wrote: »

Hi guys,

I am going on holiday with my husband and 3 year old son in May, does anyone know where to buy a cheap suitcase big enough for all 3 of us? Not much money left.

Thanks in advance

This side of the Pennines I would recommend Cheshire Oaks. Your equivalent is York Designer Outlet, where there is both a Samsonite and Antler store.

http://www.yorkdesigneroutlet.com/brand-directory/index.htm

Alternatively, TJ Hughes always has bargain luggage. Your nearest is Bradford.

http://www.tjhughes.co.uk/fcp/categorylist/dept/fashion-by-type-luggage?resetFilters=true.

gallygirl

For cheap ones which is what the OP wanted I'd go to Asda or Morrisons - but agree with others, would get 2 cases of mid size rather than 1 large - easier to handle, 1 could go missing leaving you with nothing (so split clothes between both).

Mr_Lahey

gallygirl wrote: »

For cheap ones which is what the OP wanted I'd go to Asda or Morrisons - but agree with others, would get 2 cases of mid size rather than 1 large - easier to handle, 1 could go missing leaving you with nothing (so split clothes between both).

Its worth pointing out though that in advising people to get 2 cases rather than just the one may cause them problems.
Many airlines are now restricting their luggage to just one per person in the hold. Fine when a couple are travelling, maybe not so when one person is travelling alone.

That said i'm one of those people who could take their holiday clothes in a carrier bag so it depends on the individual.

alison99_2

Mr_Lahey wrote: »

Its worth pointing out though that in advising people to get 2 cases rather than just the one may cause them problems.
Many airlines are now restricting their luggage to just one per person in the hold. Fine when a couple are travelling, maybe not so when one person is travelling alone.

That said i'm one of those people who could take their holiday clothes in a carrier bag so it depends on the individual.

How very mse of you, Martin would be proud/ :T;)