Shoppers are rushing to the nearest supermarket to scan 'mega-strong' suitcases for £20
SHOPPERS are rushing to the nearest Asda for a great holiday buy – and it's even cheaper than Primark.
An eagle-eyed customer spotted the hard-shell case on offer at their Irvine branch in Ayrshire, Scotland.
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The “high impact, mega strong” cabin case with wave design originally cost £39.
But currently it only costs £19.50 at the till.
That works out to £8.50 cheaper than Primark's £28 hard suitcases.
The Asda four-wheel suitcase has a classic cabin size – 54.5cm – but has a “convenient expander system” that allows 25% extra packing space with a total capacity of 47 liters.
Supermarket bosses said: 'Wavelet from it Luggage will give you beach waves before you even reach the airport.
“The signature embossed ABS shell provides the ultimate protection for your belongings without sacrificing style.”
And savvy shoppers are rushing to get their hands on one of the suitcases, after a bargain hunter shared a photo of it on the Extreme Coupons and Bargains UK Facebook group.
Someone tagged a friend and begged: “If you see it, can you please try and grab one?”
Another echoed: “If you see this, will you get me one?”
While a third chimed in: “This could be a good thing to watch out for.”
They'll be happy customers if they get their hands on one too, as the suitcase has nothing but five-star reviews on Asda's website.
One happy shopper said: “Beautiful colour, very sturdy and survived a plane trip to Spain.”
Another review said: “Perfect size for a night away or we even managed 2 nights sleep for 2 adults and 4 children, albeit in shorts and t-shirts, but the full expander is very useful.”
And a third added: “This little suitcase is PERFECT! It fits a lot more than I expected and it's sturdy, easy to slide on and looks SUPER fashionable. I love the color too.”
Unless you have an ego to stroke, don't bother with anything fancy
Hotel concierge
According to one seasoned concierge, your suitcase style can say a lot about your emotional baggage.
After two decades working in the travel industry as a hotel porter in Australia, Britain and Canada, Raymond Thew has seen just about everything.
And he insists that some styles of luggage scream that you have a huge ego.
Speak with The guardhe says: “I used to have a manager who would handle baggage complaints, where guests would demand compensation for damage to their Louis Vuitton or Gucci bags.
“She would inform the guest that the luggage had done its job and therefore no compensation would be offered.
“Her point was that your suitcase is an item you can store your clothes in while you travel. That is it. It is not an accessory in itself.
“So, unless you have an ego to stroke, don't bother with anything fancy. You're better off with something cheaper that does the same job.
“All bags are tossed around a bit and placed where they fit by the airport and hotel staff. No one else judges, especially your doorman.”