I've used this back for 18 months.  The design is nice, and if you never check the bag, then it might hold up.  I have used 1-2 times per month and most of the time carry on, but I have had to check it a few times and does not hold up to abuse.  First time I check, the, one of the plastic chome covers on the pull handle came off (only cosmetic, but still, cheap).  Next time I checked, one of the zipper pulls broke off (had 2 on the zipper so I can only open one direction).  next time another one pulled off (on a different zipper so still have one of the 2).  Now the stitch on holding the main zipper on is starting to unravel and I have a 4" hole down the side (do not know if that is from checking in - I just noticed while packing for a trip).  The suitcase that this one replace was an american tourister that lasted for years.  It just started looking old and I got this one and gave the old one to goodwill (wish still had it). I would guess I have used this suitcase 20-30 times, and only checked in 3 times (not counting gate check where the plane is too small and does not have overhead).  For the price, I would have expected it to hold up better than it did.