The problem with spinner wheels is that they are more vulnerable to the poor handling by baggage crews than the bags with inline wheels. On my second trip, American Airlines returned a gimp bag to me -- minus a wheel. OF COURSE American won't cover the wheels they rip off. That said, I remain a huge fan of spinner bags. So much less stress on the shoulders and arms when traveling. Just be prepared to lose a wheel at inopportune times. As for paying for Samsonite over other brands, you don't get much more with this bag than any other brand with spinner wheels. After multiple trips in less than six months, my Samsonite bag looks as beat up as the cheap no-name suitcase I bought at Kohl's years ago.