Cheap suitcases for travel

[PLamHK]

Is there a BuyNothingProject group in Hong Kong?

Yes, there are multiple, region-specific, buy-nothing groups on Facebook. We have found them quite useful for disposing of, and occasionally sourcing, stuff for free.

[MABinPengChau]

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For my extremely lame and entirely not valuable wardrobe? Yes, this, have used these during moves because, yes. And come in every possible size, only issue is getting the enormous one because can't count 2 or 3 together as one "checked luggage." Also, in the same vein, cardboard boxes. I fly to the US a couple of times a year and the Vietnamese are using these all the time to bring whatever to the USA (can tell by the names and addresses on the "luggage"). They just get a big box the size of the biggest allowable luggage and use a massive amount of packing tape. It works- if it survived USA (particularly NY and DC) baggage handlers, it will make it to Australia. Biodegradable.

[drumbrake]

I'm cautious about the cheap suitcases. I've had one before that barely got me to the airport.

If just transporting clothes, I'd be tempted to buy a duffle bag and use that.

[ByeByeEngland]

ladies market in Mk

and never pay more than 50 percent of what they’re asking.

Theres also one decent shop in the night market and Alley, Alley is always an option

[Zelensky2]

If you go to Peiho St illegal hawkers market in the evening there are always people selling 2nd hand suitcases for ~HKD100

Or amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Finnhomy-Fold...1&sr=8-33&th=1

This is the correct answer, I have several such suitcases currently (I use them for transporting tools between sites).

I never pay more than $50 for one and there's always some available to buy. I get through them pretty fast as tools definitely wear them hard.

So get your ass to Sham Shui Po and don't be too fussy.

[Zelensky2]

Is there a BuyNothingProject group in Hong Kong? What you need is "one way luggage." Bags that are nearing the end of their useful lives but still functional. Something you wouldn't feel bad about giving away/leaving at your destination. Surely someone on GXP has a closet full of luggage that fits this description and would be willing to give away.

There are, but the chances of you getting anything half decent are very low. There are plenty of 'professional' site scourers (and helpers) who respond within seconds of a post going up for anything with any remote re-sale value.

Bear in mind I have bought small suitcases for as little as $20 in SSP. So something worth just $50 in SSP that's going free on a community group will get snapped up in a heartbeat.

[huja]

There are, but the chances of you getting anything half decent are very low. There are plenty of 'professional' site scourers (and helpers) who respond within seconds of a post going up for anything with any remote re-sale value.

Bear in mind I have bought small suitcases for as little as $20 in SSP. So something worth just $50 in SSP that's going free on a community group will get snapped up in a heartbeat.

The dynamics of these groups are always specific to the community. I've lived in places where people give away high-end A/V equipment without blinking. I currently live in a community that will give away both high end IQAir air purifiers for example and half eaten pizza left over from yesterdays dinner. Both giveways will have takers.

[Zelensky2]

The dynamics of these groups are always specific to the community. I've lived in places where people give away high-end A/V equipment without blinking. I currently live in a community that will give away both high end IQAir air purifiers for example and half eaten pizza left over from yesterdays dinner. Both giveways will have takers.

Indeed and every community in HK has a lot of helpers, many of whom have a lot of phone time. And every community that has a lot of expats attracts more 'pros' as expats tend to give away much better stuff.

Geoxpat is a pretty strong filter for expats unsurprisingly.

[irisboards]

This is a great top tip, thank you so much!

And to all who have contributed, chapeau

[Cancellara]

https://www.ikea.com.hk/en/products/clothes-and-shoes-organiser/bags-and-travel-accessories/frakta-art-90161989

Definitely both economical and durable, and accessible too.