We've had all sorts of luggage over the past forty plus years. The airlines have proven themselves masters are ripping pieces off: handles, tags, wheels, and seams. Samsonite (and some others) have created these turtle-like spinners that are almost baggage handler proof. The hard shell will eventually get some scratches (how-to do this is apparently now included in the baggage handler manual). All of our luggage is now this or a similar Samsonite spinner. All have been over 50,000 miles and all original working parts still operate. Worth the money, nice to have built-in lock.