Hi All,
I'm looking into getting a new bag (still deciding between the Ravenna and Rolling Carry On) soon, but I would like to wait until there is a sale. Anyone know when that is likely to happen?
Thanks in advance!
:) Gretchen
Posted by
Lynnwood, Washington
8913 posts
Well, they always go on sale before Christmas. I am unsure about any earlier sales. Have you tried just calling the Rick Steves travel center and asking?
Posted by
1961 posts
RS normally does sales around the holidays like Memorial Day, July 4, and a major sale around Thanksgiving. If you don't need an item soon - then, wait for a sale. I missed out on some RS sales from lack of knowledge - more money for Rick!
Posted by
Westland, MI
416 posts
following this thread... I need 2 bags for our trip over in September!
Posted by
San Francisco/Marin County
9436 posts
They had a sale on those two bags a month ago. I bought the rolling carry on. They advertised it as a 20% sale, but it was actually 18%... not a huge savings if you need one before they go on sale again.
This thread helped me figure out which one to get:
https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/packing/ravenna-or-rolling-carry-on-which-one
You can go to the store on this website and set up an alert so you'll know when they go on sale again.
Posted by
Freedonia
16408 posts
I bought a Ravenna Rolling Bag one day before the last sale started. One day. I know they state plainly that items ordered before a sale are not honored. But I did buy it to take on two RS tours.
So, I wrote and asked if they would extend the sale price. (If you don't ask, you don't get) and they told me they normally do not honor previous orders--but--since I was a good customer they would extend the sale price to me.
(I guess they thought since I spent nearly $10,000 on tours and merchandise that a refund of $38 wouldn't make much of a dent into their profits. That's good business sense since I was happy and it cost them practically nothing.)