Broken zippers, ripped seams, plastic rollers, bent handles. These are some of the bad effects of purchasing luggage based solely on price alone. When it comes to protecting your things, the cost of luggage is not one area where you want to scrimp.
Even if you decide to purchase a warranty on your luggage, the terms of the warranty can be very confusing and, in the end, not much is really covered. By the time you pay to send your item for repair, its not really worth the effort.
One very common problem that occurs with inexpensive luggage is the use of plastic wheels or rollers. Plastic rollers do not roll well and tend to break easily. Your luggage will be prone to tipping over, making it difficult to drag the luggage on the thin airport carpet. Your luggage will surely spend more time on its sides that on its wheels.
Another common problem is the poor construction of the extendable handle. Sometimes, these handles do not properly extend and lock which will eventually bend the handle. Once it bends, it can no longer extend properly, making the handle useless and making it impossible for you to pull your wheeled luggage.
And nothing can fix a broken...