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[winterfall]

Title says it all. Where's the cheapest place to buy luggage in Seoul? I've checked out Gmarket, and some places in Itaewon (Way Overpriced), and haven't made it to Dongdaemun yet.

I don't need a mammoth sized bag, something in the middle. I just need 1. It preferably has wheels, enough space for a 2 week trip back home. I'm not bringing much there. Coming back, I'm gonna load it up and become a mule

Kinda like this size but for 50???

http://english.gmarket.co.kr/challenge/neo_goods/goods.asp?goodscode=194608988&pos_shop_cd=EN&pos_class_cd=90000001&pos_class_kind=T&keyword_order=luggage

[onlyinkorea87]

I was going to say check out Dongdaemun myself. I went there with some friends a while back and there were tons of places that had luggage for sell. If you ask you can get a discount. If they're stuck with that number, you can always find someone that wants you to buy their stuff at a more reasonable price. Just look everywhere, honestly. I've only lived in two places so far (Gwangju and Gimhae), but maybe you can try Insadong--it's a great place for touristy stuff---maybe the area has luggage too.

Wish I could be of more help, good luck!

--Onlyinkorea87
http://www.onlyinkorea87.wordpress.com

[Caffeinated]

I bought a backpack at Dongdaemun for $50 years back and it was going to pieces after a second time through airport baggage handling. Bought something on sale for twice the amount at a sports shop and it is going strong a dozen trips later. Check out the sales at a shopping mall near you.

[edwardcatflap]

I agree. Luggage is not something you should scrimp on. I bought a cheap suitcase once and it split before I even got to the airport

[winterfall]

If it falls apart, it falls about. Just getting there is the thing. When I comes back, I can just grab something from those great Christmas sales. I was eyeing one the other day. 85% off, Christmas sale & 'Clearance', even though it's just last year's model

I'd have a friend ship it to me but, at 12 lbs the shipping cost alone would be enough to buy a temporary bag here.