Costco, the American-style wholesale retailer, is beloved for its unique product offerings and high-value bulk items, attracting countless shoppers. Recently, a netizen posted on Facebook asking which of two luggage models sold at Costco is better: the DELSEY PARIS front-opening suitcase or the Samsonite double-opening suitcase. The post sparked widespread discussion in the 'COSTCO 好市多商品消費心得分享區' Facebook group.

Supporters of the 'DELSEY PARIS front-opening suitcase' highlight space efficiency and convenience as key advantages. Hard-shell double-opening suitcases often weigh close to 5 kg when empty, eating into checked baggage allowances. In contrast, Asian hotels—especially in Japan—typically have small rooms, and the front-opening design requires minimal space to access contents, making it highly practical in tight quarters. Comments include: 'I prefer front-opening—small rooms don’t affect opening and closing,' 'The left one is great—I’ve used it for over ten trips, it’s sturdy and durable, especially convenient for Japan travel,' 'Front-opening is more convenient and offers better storage,' 'Recommended for front-opening—Asian hotels are generally small, so space-saving is key,' and 'I have the older model—used only 6–8 times a year, but after many years, it still works perfectly.'

Supporters of the 'Samsonite double-opening suitcase' overwhelmingly praise its durability and mobility. Many note that the brand has accompanied them on numerous long-haul trips, with scratch-resistant surfaces, quiet and smooth wheels, and lightweight options ideal for extended or multi-day journeys. Comments include: 'Of course, Samsonite—super durable and stylish, my favorite,' 'Definitely the one on the right! That brand is very durable,' 'I’ve used my Samsonite (hard-shell) for over 10 years—still not broken, no need to replace,' and 'I bought Samsonite personally—take it on every trip, years later, the material shows almost no scratches, and the wheels remain strong.'

Experienced users advise: 'If you travel to Japan often, choose DELSEY PARIS (front-opening); if you travel to Europe or the US, go for Samsonite (double-opening).' Others add: 'Both Delsey and Samsonite have smooth-rolling wheels. If you love shopping, check each suitcase’s tare weight and go for the lighter one,' 'I own both brands—they’re both good, depends on destination… For long-haul solo trips to Europe, I use Samsonite, preferably with brake wheels. Delsey also rolls smoothly,' and 'Avoid zipper-style cases. TSA locks are safer—zipper cases can be pried open with a sharp object, and repeated zipping hides any signs of tampering.'

Top 10 Luggage Brands in 2026

According to Net Temperature DailyView, using its舆情 analysis tool KEYPO Big Data Key Engine, the top 10 luggage brands by online discussion volume over the past year (April 17, 2025 – April 16, 2026) have been ranked. From timeless luxury icons to high-CP-value Taiwanese brands and social media-sweeping cross-industry dark horses, all made the list:

Rank | Brand Name No.1 | RIMOWA No.2 | Acer No.3 | Arowana No.4 | Eminent No.5 | Samsonite No.6 | Centurion No.7 | Doris No.8 | Swiss Style No.9 | NaSaDen No.10 | American Tourister

Full discussions available at: 'COSTCO 好市多 商品消費心得分享區'

Source: Net Temperature Editor: Chen Defu

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  • Source: PR Times
  • Category: Survey
  • Organizations: Costco / DELSEY PARIS / Samsonite