$1500 Luggage. Rimowa Original Cabin - The VERDICT is IN! 

I used to work at TSA, and I admired the Rimowa suitcases. The smash and dents on the aluminum luggage gives it its unique characteristic. What I liked about Rimiwa is, no matter how busted up it looked, the wheels always rolled smoothly.

I appreciate your honesty. I can imagine the feeling of desiring something for so long and then when you finally have it, it doesn’t quite fill the expectations.

No wiggle room is not a cons, it's the charateristic of hardshell luggage, two different terms

Appreciate your candor on this brand. I will say - I'm PRO Rimowa patina. There is something so cool about well-worn quality/luxury items. Cheers, man

You surprised me with your final assessment, but I truly appreciate your honesty. It’s difficult to trust other YTers who get a product gratis and expect them to be unbiased.

I own two, I love them. But they do come with mostly cons. There is no wiggle room, like at all. Because of that ive learned what will fit, what wont fit, and how to pack so I have room to bring something back if I do buy more things. Owning this has taught me what matters on a trip and what doesn't, you learn to not bring the entire world with you. It does dent, it does scratch, it does suck, but it is rigid and it is strong, once that first scratch comes in you'll find out how much you dont have to baby it. It's very expensive, and I know how and where it can make me a target, so knowing where youre traveling to also becomes something to keep in mind. Vegas, Miami, LA, Paris, London, all places I can go to and not worry. Same with anywhere I am simply driving to. But go anywhere more sketch like say Russia, India, South America and I have to leave this home and use a more simple Away bag. I got both of mine when they were $1000 or less, and at that price point, id recommend it, but at the current $1400+ price point I definitely dont.

These suit cases are mostly for people who travel frequently and lightly and think about practicality and safety especially if your someone who can afford 1500 dollar suit case your most likely going to have expensive clothes or items and the design comes in handy due to the wheels and great handle for those on the go

I bought my Rimowa luggages mainly, if not solely, because of their wheels. My Tumi ones still look good after over 100 flights (checked-in), but the Rimowas ride magically over carpet. I heard from friends that even luggages that cost 2-3 times the Rimowa did not glide that well.

You forgot about the wheels… the glide like a dream! Enjoyed the video

Try the Lufthansa aluminum cases. Made in Germany and even sturdier than Rimowa. Tested with their own airline pilots and flight attendants. Lufthansa and Rimowa used to have a collab but they ended it once Lufthansa figured they could make even better suitcases than them and sell them for half the price.

Great review! I got mine from Paris for $950 after Tax refund

I’ve owned Rimowa for many years before owned by LVMH. It always had the reputation of high quality design and is iconic before any other brands followed suit. It’s a piece of item that has served its purpose through the years with wear and tear. These days people purchase for the for the intangible value beyond the practicality of a luggage. I purchased for the quality and design inherent with the Rimowa.

I literally just bought the Off White X Rimowa collab version.... Thanks for the video.

Mark, you should have bought a polycarbonate Rimowa first. You'd be much happier. Although I like the look of the aluminum Rimowas, the weight, cost and inability to overstuff the case and still be able to close and secure it makes it a nice to look at but wouldn't want to buy one kinda case. My wife and I own 8 polycarbonate Rimowas (several are pretty old) and couldn't be happier with them. Our only regret is not getting a trunk sooner. They are awesome.

I have one like yours and I just bought a classic carry on size ... I use the black one in my job as an airline pilot... 3 years so far and only one broken wheel, replaced for free while I waited at the Rimowa store.

Love my Tumi and Original Cabin in Aluminum. I travel a lot, about 150k actual miles. It's all about the wheels and with my mobility issue I prefer Rimowa over my Tumi. I almost use the bag as a walker and it floats over carpets/rugs. Did I tell you my hate for those surfaces. Can't wait for United SFOnto renovate their old terminal and get rid of the carpet. I frikcing hate Singapore Airport because of their cushy rug throughout the terminal. Appreciate your candor and I do not check in my original cabin, hence kinda protected but it's aluminum hence dents and scratches are to be expected.

The functionality of wheels and handle are also important

I have the RIMOWA carry-on in standard silver aluminum. A few scratches and dents for sure, but way less noticeable than your black one. Also from what I understand, RIMOWA fanatics lean into the scratches and dents by making it a mindset that those scratches and dents just mean you travel more and actually use it. So much so that RIMOWA sells special graphic art stickers to slap on your suitcase to cover up scrapes and dents in kind of a hype beast way. I definitely agree about no forgiveness in trying to cram stuff in it though.

the service experiance is a huge thing to note... they are workhorses ... and then when a wheel goes bad, or the handle starts to go. the service experiance will have you shocked and your bag looking almost new again when it comes back from the shop...

I have 3 Rimowa cases. All scratched. Of course was worried. And talked to Rimowa people about that in Germany. Here is what they told me. Every scratch is your travel, every scratch is your good or bad but memory. Love it or move to plastic Chinese cases for 50 euro. And you what? I stopped and thought about it. It my conclusion is - it’s absolutely true. If you fill like your case should be ALWAYS new - use cheap ones and replace them as soon as they are not like from the shop)

I love the beat up look on my Rimowa and just shows that you are well traveled. Definitely not for someone if they are worried about the cost and getting it scratched up easily.

I was consider this before your video. Very useful and summarized review. Thanks man, like and sub.

Thank you so much for this honest review, great video!

I think if you travel a lot for work then it is worth every penny. I have the Original Cabin Plus for at least about 8 years now and it holds a lot, wheels are smooth, and still in 8/10 condition.

One of the problems here is clamshell. I went with trunk style and you will know how to close the lid.

I've never seen a single one of your videos before but I knew I was watching to the end when you introduced yourself and did a little behind-the-counter butt wiggle LOL.

Good review man. Always watch your videos. Keep it up !

Ha, I love how everyone who posts a review video of these seems to be wearing a Sub! Anyway, don't kid yourself; even a scuffed-up Rimowa case will sell for a pretty decent price on the used market, no matter how old it is. If you travel a lot, it's cheaper in the long run than the budget stuff. Can't say that about too many things - especially not luggage. No regrets on mine after over ten years.

Solid review. Appreciate the honesty

Very grateful for the honest review

When LVHM buys a brand it almost allways drop in quality after some years. What about Rimowa?

Why no video on how to use straps inside the rimowa it’s really tricky

Good lord so many broke haters in these comments. "I'd never buy an S Class Mercedes if I had the money," "I'd never buy a beautiful house if I could," "I'd never sit in business class when I can sit next to restroom in the rear and board last and deplane last," "I'd never, ever buy anything nice for myself, my kids, my wife, anyone because I will only buy something that EXACTLY costs what it was to make it in Vietnam or China because anyone else that does so is a moron, influencer, show off.... Get a life....And just stop. The brand is successful for a reason, it's not hype. If you don't want it then yea... Go buy your luggage at Ross. I get it. NO one's stopping you. Do YOU!!

Alternatively you could spend about $220 and get a Nanuk 935. Bomb proof, looks like it means business and will keep everything dry.

I changed from a Tumi to Rimowa over 10 years ago and couldn’t be happier. You obviously aren’t familiar with hard case or metal luggage. Not sure why anyone would get a black one as scratch will show the underlying aluminum.

I got a sansonite- which offers comparable features and probably 1/4 the price & it holds a ton!

Thanks for the honest review.

I dunno it looks pretty banged up. Dunno about “sleek”.

So you liked the cabin and not the cabin plus size? May I ask why?

I don't mind the dents, but I do mind on how hard it is to travel with just this carry on. Empty and it's already half the weight allowance :(.

Yes the scratches are the reasons I’m not getting one. Good review

Like your style of explain8ng and thx for revew

It still doesn't look like a Delta Airlines proof luggage to me! Three times Delta Airlines destroyed the casters on my luggages made me very skeptical of all luggages whether they are expensive or not. I'll let you know if there will be a fourth time after a year of not travelling with delta😀

The Rimowa luggage is surely not for anyone. Do not buy just for status symbol or to say you have Rimowa Luggage. The majority of their users already know about their lifetime guarantee, their pieces do not expand and they do get dents and scratches. All of this should have been considered prior to purchasing. If this bother you it is best to go for Ballistic Nylon brand which are very reliable with many features at a great price such as such as Tumi, TravelPro and Briggs & Riley.

If you buy one now, you get life time warranty for the parts, that are proune to break down. Name me one company that does this!

What would you buy instead then?

Nice rolex , its all Good you can beat up that Rimowa if you have a crown on your wrist lol

Isn’t it pronounced Rimova? In Germany, W’s are pronounced like V’s

Great insight.

thank u for the review, i'm convinced that i'm not gonna buy it. Thanks!!!

I wanna sell this thing tomorrow. Looks at all these dents I can’t sell it 😂😂😂😂

Quack as in “duck” ? 😂

I have the $1600 RIMOWA - SILVER ALUMINUM: LARGE check-in LUGGAGE CASE as an EARLY RETIREMENT PRESENT - Moving to THAILAND 2023!

MVST is a better brand and build quality. Since Rimowa was acquired, quality control took a nose dive.

Tumi is half the price if you want to splurge. Samsonite does the job for me tho. 👍🏼

Rimowa is top

This is my second purchase of a lvguu replica pack and it still looks just as beautiful...will be the third purchase.

2k luggage cmon man ? I'm cool with my Colombia bag

I don't think $1500 dollars is a lot compared to the size and the durability. I earn $2k and I think I can actually afford it. If you are extremely stingy then 🤷‍♂️

I’ll buy that for $300 if you’re still thinking to sell it. 😂

Nice moustache 😂

It's an influencer brand, not rich people luggage. Its the beats by dre of luggage.

Real 💯

Where did you get your t-shirts?

SKYWAY LUGGAGE AND SAMSONITE FROM THE 60's are better than all the Rimowa. Rimowa can't surpass the luggages of the 50's 60's and 70's Also HARTMAN LUGGAGE from the 60's is better

I wanna buy a used one. So bad.

You pronounced it wrong! It’s re-mo-va in german!

I don’t think it’s worth it. Buy the aluminum Away carry on and use the savings to book a trip

An Asian reviewing Rimowa … imagine that

BRiCS luggage is better

Yeah…not gonna do a Rimowa. 1) you’re just drawing attention to yourself, especially if you’re in a foreign country. Criminals target people outwardly showing off their wealth. 2) hard suitcases don’t have any flex. They don’t stretch. You can’t add that extra pair of shoes or clothing. You’ll end up spending more money to buy another suitcase or luggage to fit all the stuff you bought while traveling. Rimowas are not practical at all. The more you travel, the more you’ll understand.

I think it's a brainwash mindset lol.. The fact is that aluminium scratches and scuffs and dents easily. But if you're paying over $1000 for it, you'll want to tell yourself that the dents and scratches and scuffs look cool and is part of your "travel story". I've had my Tumi Latitude for yearsssss in 2 sizes and they're thrown around everywhere in long hauls and short hauls. Probably over 200 trips. And, I have never had to send them for repairs EVER. Only the corners are a little scuffed coz of the rubbery material, but the main body has barely any scratches at all. And zero dents. I think Rimowas are a poor purchase. You're really just paying for the style.

Just another item that poor people waste their money on in order to pretend once in a while. Please stop throwing away your hard-earned money on this junk people!!

All sizzle no steak. I have $200 luggage that's so much better than this junk

Love the review. I came here to get the skinny before I decided to buy. You’ve def earned a new subscriber! 👍🏽🫰🏽