Perils of secondhand shopping for luggage

If you live near an REI and are a member you could look at their used gear website, https://www.rei.com/used. I have successfully bought two carry on sized backpacks and a personal item from that site at significant savings. When received the condition of the bags were as listed or better. One of the carry on sized bags was actually new and the other had at most been used once or twice. Plus you can return them if they aren't what you expected.

Thanks for the link--I will take a look. I'm not a member, and there isn't one near me, so I'll be shopping online.

To buy from the used gear site you must be a member. Membership is a one time charge of $30. Another place to look is Sierra.com - that's the online outlet for TJ Maxx, Ross and others. There are good deals there.

Re REI membership: I was happy to be reminded recently that the $30 fee is one time only with no annual fees, etc. This was about 10 years after I opened that membership. Not a bad deal for the membership perks. I must admit I am not familiar with the "used" section, but I will check it out. Thanks.

For Sierra Trading Post, which has yielded some incredible buys for me, don't think too long, or the item will be gone. This has been my experience. So many times I've ordered travel "stuff", and once received, I wanted to order more, and the items were completely out of stock. And, out of stock not only on Sierra Trading site, but out of stock everywhere on the internet!
To my friends, I describe Sierra Trading as carrying many of the same things REI was selling - last year. That's why when Sierra Trading is out of stock, you can't find it anywhere, and goodness knows, I have tried everywhere for some items.
And- they have a nice return policy.
Mardee, are you going to remind me that you live in the same city as a physical Sierra Trading Post store?
Good luck!

Thanks for the tips re: Sierra Trading Post!

One other note... Amazon warehouse. I have gotten some decent deals there. And it's basically new just "returned"

Mardee, are you going to remind me that you live in the same city as a physical Sierra Trading Post store?

Ha ha, Pat, yes, indeed! Well, technically I don't live there (I'm in Duluth), but I travel to the Twin Cities frequently, and they actually have 8 Sierra stores there. It's such a great place to pick up travel supplies. I'm surprised they don't have any CA stores.

Sandra, I'm not sure where in PA you live but they do have some stores there. https://www.sierra.com/lp2/retail-stores/

I see Costco's latest savings flyer lists "30% off Baggalini Bags & Luggage". I just picked up another couple of travel Baggalinis options from TJMaxx last week. You really need to dig through the hanging purses to find the variety. I should only keep one or two of my recent TJM purchases, but I like options...

Mardee, my suitcase looks like a Sierra Trading Post store, as well as my closets and drawers!

Check the L.L. Bean website for sale items.
They sometimes have deep discounts, and this makes it better than a used item.....nice & fresh & clean.

They have some great bags.
One of their totes is my carry on bag.
Mine is made out of a parachute-type material that's lightweight.
The top zips closed and it has pockets inside.
Mine is the exact size that Virgin Atlantic specifies for a carry on.
Bean has a great return policy....refundable for any reason....but don't wait too long.
The return period times out after a while.
And the receipt must be sent back with the item.

Rebecca, I love LL Bean! I've had their rolling backpack for work for over 10 years. My current carry on tote is from there. I've also got a really big tote that we use for beach trips. And of course, their clothes.

Can you please link to the bag you have? Thanks!