SamsoniteCentric 2 Hardside Expandable Luggage with Spinner Wheels, Black, 3-Piece Set (20/24/28)

The Samsonite Centric 2 Hardside Expandable Luggage with Spinner Wheels (Black) 2 Piece Set has been on 3 trips now with me, and the only wear that's visible are a few scuffs on the exterior of the hardside suitcases. This 2 piece set comes with a 24 inch suitcase and a 20 inch suitcase. The 24 inch suitcase has been through airport baggage checks/transport, which is where the scuffs came from. Although there are some surface scuffs to the suitcases, my belongings on the inside have been undamaged thus far.Pros:* 20 inch suitcase fits in the 24 inch suitcase for easy storage when not in use.* 20 inch suitcase fit 4 days worth of clothing and shoes. Could fit more when expanded.* 24 inch suitcase fit 7 days worth of clothing and shoes. Could fit more when expanded.* 24 inch has TSA lock* 20 inch has USB-A port on exterior for easy device charging via battery pack (not included).* Both suitcases are durable, and have withstood airport baggage check/transport.* The storage sleeve for the battery pack can accommodate battery packs as large as 6 inches long by 4 inches wide, but it would be a very tight fit depending upon the thickness of the battery pack.Cons:* The retractable handles can be forced out of their locking positions back into a closed position with some force. This isn't a deal breaker for me, but caught me off guard the few times it did it in the airport. I recommend not pushing these suitcases and only pull them to help prevent this issue.Overall, this 2 piece luggage set from Samsonite has been great for me! I was surprised that my size 12 shoes fit horizontally in the 20 inch suitcase. The USB-A charging port is very handy in the airport when you can't get to an electrical outlet. Please note: The rechargeable battery pack in the pictures does not come with this set! Make sure your battery pack has a USB-A output port to connect to the USB-A cord in the suitcase. I highly recommend this set to all types of travelers.

We have taken on an airplane and it survived well with no damage. It is light weight, very pretty and rolls smoothly. They hold a lot!!! Great value a day would buy again.

Just got off a 7 day cruise to Alaska, and decided I needed a suitcase upgrade, as my old 2 wheel duffel would barely close on the contents, returning.The Samsonite arrived intact, big and beautiful, just as pictured.The wheels, locks, extendable handle and zippers all work smoothly, so am good to go.I've read the surface scratches, which is disappointing, but a hard case that doesn't simply does not exist, I think, as the reviews on all the other models noted they did, as well, so just have to live with it, I guess.As long as it remains in one piece, and contains the contents, with working wheels and zippers, I'll be satisfied.The lock system seems a little fragile, just being the zipper tips inserted into holes, with a latching bar running thru it.However, it's not a concern for me, as my duffel had no lock, and I never pack anything other than clothes, toiletries and a book or two, so not a prime target for potential thievery, I think.Overall, I really like it, at this point.I'm hopefully traveling to Kenya in February, and will return to edit this review when I return.

I'm giving this a conditional 4-star review and reserving final judgment for after my international trip in a few months.As for my straight-out-of-box thoughts: I saved some money by buying a used set of three (20" 24" and 28") cases (listed condition was great/like new so for half the listed price I thought that was a good gamble). They came delivered in an Amazon box—not the Samsonite packaging—which was clearly noted on the sales page for the used set. They arrived as advertised: they look brand new and are in perfect condition. The three cases nest inside each other for convenient storage and are very lightweight.However, as I set the TSA lock to my personal code* I noticed how much give there was to getting the zipper handles to fit perfectly in the lock slots. I had to fumble a bit before I could lock them properly. So 1) it wasn't super easy to lock the zippers and 2) I was disheartened at the "flimsiness" of the case. There are quite a few reviews of this set that show the cases being caved in so now I understand that's a legit possibility. I'm hoping the flimsy feel is simply that polycarbonate has give (everything I've read states it's designed to be flexible and is known for not breaking) and that if something does happen in transit it will not break (and perhaps can be pushed back into shape??) Fingers crossed nothing will happen!Honestly, I currently have Samsonite carryon luggage that my family has used for about 10 years both as carryon and checked, and they are still holding up strong and look good. If I could have purchased the larger sizes of the carryons I already have I would have done so in a heartbeat.I'll update my review after I get back from two weeks in Europe which will include two long-haul flights, a short flight, a bus, perhaps a train, cabs and typical car-to-hotel sidewalk terrain.* Re changing the TSA lock code: I did not receive any instructions on how to set the lock (perhaps due to being "used"?) so I Googled it — it comes set to all zeroes; simply insert a pin in the pinhole next to the code dials and keep it held down while spinning the dials to your preferred code. Release the pin, spin the dials and then try your new code. It should open right up.

The whole trip and back, with a layover, and the luggage is still in great shape! Looks good and not broken. What a great thing. I had purchased cheaper luggage for my last few trips and broke immediatly and were never used again. Thank you for QUALITY LUGGAGE :)