This bag was a great value -- we've owned it now for several years.  I bought 3 different colors for my kids and we've used on many trips as carry on bags and have also checked them through a couple times (I expect they get some rough treatment when checked) and so far so good.  The handles are sometimes hard to push back down -- we have to fiddle w/ that a bit.  But for the price we paid (~$25 each) I have been very happy with these bags.