Where to buy new luggage in Manhattan?
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Where to buy new luggage in Manhattan?
That's it really - I need a new rollaboard. Currently have a Samsonite but it's done nearly 6 years and is nearing the end of its life. All suggestions of stores gratefully received.
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We have bought some stuff over the years at eastside luggage on 45th around Grand Central (think they have a shop in Grand Central too), they sometimes have great sale prices
http://www.eastsideluggageshop.com/eastside/
Not sure if their regular prices are any good or not.....
http://www.eastsideluggageshop.com/eastside/
Not sure if their regular prices are any good or not.....
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I used to get stuff at Carnegie luggage on 6th. They would even deal on brands like Briggs and Riley. They, as many independents, have apparently been bought out, I think by Innovation Luggage. Innovation has the occassional sale, but doesnt wheel and deal like Carnegie used to do. On the other hand, they have stores all over Manhattan (and surrounding), great selection, fair if not discounted prices and significant inventory so you can find what you are looking for. They carry lots of brands from inexpensive stuff to Tumi and B&R.
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The department stores are fine, especially if they are having one of their frequent sales. Bloomies has good selection. 59th and Lex.
If you are into the Tumi line, try their retail stores. There is one near Rock center (I think), and one in Soho (I know).
If you like the Victorinox.Swiss Army line, they have a really nice store in Soho (Prince St) very near Tumi.
For something slightly sportier, try Paragon on B'way and 18th.
The Century 21 suggestion is a good one, but the luggage inventory can fluctuate significantly. The prices usually are great though.
If you are into the Tumi line, try their retail stores. There is one near Rock center (I think), and one in Soho (I know).
If you like the Victorinox.Swiss Army line, they have a really nice store in Soho (Prince St) very near Tumi.
For something slightly sportier, try Paragon on B'way and 18th.
The Century 21 suggestion is a good one, but the luggage inventory can fluctuate significantly. The prices usually are great though.
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I second Syms and Century21 and also suggest you check out Macy's. They have a pretty large selection and while full prices aren't so good, they seem to have sales every week that can be up to 65% off retail.
Also the big Filenes in Union Square is worth a look
Also the big Filenes in Union Square is worth a look
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Altman's Luggage on the Lower East Side (Orchard Street) may not be convenient, but you can order online or by phone and they do same day delivery in NYC.
www.altmanluggage.com
www.altmanluggage.com
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If you don't mind paying retail, Innovation Luggage has stores all over the city and a good selection of Tumi, Briggs and the like.
If you want something more mid-range (say, Samsonite), there are a couple stores on Broadway in the low-30's that tend to have good deals and good selection. Try Porox at Broadway and 31st, for example, and its neighbors. You can also get Samsonite, Victorinox and the "designer" brands (which I'm not a fan of) at the big department stores. Macy's is right up the street from Porox and friends.
And of course I'll repeat the excellent luggage advice I personally received elsewhere on FT: the best value in rollaboards is the Costco "Kirkland" (house brand) rollaboard. They're roughly $100 (or at least they were when I bought mine) and extremely good quality, and Costco's return policy is amazing. Unfortunately, however, there's no Costco in Manhattan.
If you want something more mid-range (say, Samsonite), there are a couple stores on Broadway in the low-30's that tend to have good deals and good selection. Try Porox at Broadway and 31st, for example, and its neighbors. You can also get Samsonite, Victorinox and the "designer" brands (which I'm not a fan of) at the big department stores. Macy's is right up the street from Porox and friends.
And of course I'll repeat the excellent luggage advice I personally received elsewhere on FT: the best value in rollaboards is the Costco "Kirkland" (house brand) rollaboard. They're roughly $100 (or at least they were when I bought mine) and extremely good quality, and Costco's return policy is amazing. Unfortunately, however, there's no Costco in Manhattan.
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And of course I'll repeat the excellent luggage advice I personally received elsewhere on FT: the best value in rollaboards is the Costco "Kirkland" (house brand) rollaboard. They're roughly $100 (or at least they were when I bought mine) and extremely good quality, and Costco's return policy is amazing.
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