We bought these cases four pieces at once - because of America Holiday decency and our old suitcase no longer seemed really resilient. Decided on the basis of the price in combination with the weight and volume. Price: 129 euros instead of 189 Weight: felt, in contrast to our old, but also to other cases, quite easily and on the four roles beautifully easy to roll. Capacity: about 70 liters, so good enough for two weeks The TSA lock, for America travelers who want to close her suitcase, a must, is another plus for this case. Also Samsonite advertises a novel, very robust shell. She has, however, taken significant damage in the form of lots of scratches in all four cases. No small scratch mind you, these are quite rough. At least nothing is cracked or broken. The four wheels that are not folded or otherwise protect, have survived the apparently robust way of dealing with the various transhipments extent unscathed. The code is easy to change. Handles are solid and good to handle. The extendable telescopic handle could, in my view, especially in the fully extended state, have a little more strength, but you have to surely make a few compromises in this aluminum stuff. Finally, the case is easy! And the telescopic handle is doing its job! From the smell ago I found the case not bad. We have nevertheless let stand open a tight day (ventilated) and then packaged. The clothes have otherwise smelled after transport, as previously. For reasons stated above, get the suitcase from me / us a strong buy recommendation. And since the shell is quite prone to scratches but there is not a perfect score.