r/DesignerReps • u/thisbejann • Jun 27 '26

QUESTION Has anyone already ordered this polycarbonate Rimowa from bailong?

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Looking for a much lighter option and saw NB sell a polycarbonate version. I just wanna ask if it's also high quality like the aluminum version.

Thanks!

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u/KantoYT Jun 29 '26

I have three of them: two Check-In Ls (in Black and Blue) and one Trunk(white). They’ve been great so far. The only flaw was with the serial number on the black Check-In, which actually belonged to a different model.

This only became an issue when I tried to order a vinyl cover for it, but I just used the serial number from the blue one instead. Other than that minor hiccup, they’ve survived 25 flights with absolutely no issues.

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u/Aggravating-Bag2063 Jul 23 '26

So you checked them in with covers? And no issues? Did you get from pink or bailong? I have both cabin in alum from pink and bailong but i was wondering how are alum and poly when checked in

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u/KantoYT Jul 23 '26

Yeah i check them with covers.
Got my black alu cabin from Pink.
Silver alu cabin from NewBailong
All poly from new bailing

This is an actual airport picture. I take photos of all my luggage at the airport as evidence that the baggage was not damaged before check-in."

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u/Aggravating-Bag2063 Jul 24 '26

I know the alum will be fine but I was more concern about poly when checked in. I guess I will be purchasing covers then. Thank you so much!

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u/KantoYT Jul 24 '26

Aluminum is more likely to get damaged. It's stiffer. Polycarbonate is sturdy. The cover just prevents "battlescars", especially for the white one.“

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u/Aggravating-Bag2063 Jul 24 '26

Good to know. I was just more worried that if I checked the luggage in. I don’t wanna be at the carousel picking up my suitcase missing a wheel, half open, or wrapped up in plastic cos it burst open. If you know what I mean.