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(I-Newswire) - Imagine, you’re waiting patiently at the baggage claim and your suitcase comes out; one piece at a time. First the wheels, then the handle, then the rest of the bag – and eventually, your clothes. This is your punishment for buying a cheap, poor quality suitcase. Doing your homework when shopping for luggage will pay off – just follow these 10 keys to buying luggage.

1. Style: We know. We should have started this list of with the things that really matter –durability, materials and warranties – but what fun is that? Style is what it’s all about.

2. Price: With so many choices in luggage, it’s always a good idea to know how much you want to spend. A simple bag at a discount store can run as little as $20, higher end brands like Tumi offer rolling bags as high as $1000.

3. Wheels: It really is where the rubber meets the road. When it comes to durability, one thing that’s often overlooked is wheels. Cheap discount bags usually come with molded plastic wheels that are the first thing to go. Mid to high end bags come with either rollerblade style wheels or wheel systems. If you go with a bag with rollerblade style wheels, look for ones that are well protected or slightly recessed.

4. Fabric: Suitcases come in as many different materials as there are days in a year. Polycarbonate shells, rip-stop ballistic nylon, high count polyester and leather just to name a few. For the road warrior we recommend high quality nylon like the 2520D Ballistic Nylon on the Delsey Helium Pro line.

5. Frame: Most of the weight in luggage comes from the frame. Look for a frame that’s a composite fiberglass/graphite. These materials will stand up to the rigors of travel and keep functioning smoothly.

6. Handles: Poorly designed handles are a pain in the…hand. Especially when you’re lugging around 49 pounds of gear. ( Just under the 50 pound weight limit of most airlines! ) Look for reinforced handles wrapped for ergonomic comfort.

7. Padding: Another thing that is often overlooked on luggage is padding. It’s easy to see the outside material and inside liner, but a lot of the durability comes from the padding that protects you personal items from wear and tear.

8. Reinforcements: There are obvious places on any suitcase that take the most punishment. The corners of almost any bag come with some type of solid material to lend support.

9. Zippers: All of the reinforcements in the world won’t keep your personal items safe if the zipper breaks. Look for a bag with a large, double stitched, self correcting zipper.

10. Warranty: Generally speaking, the better the bag, the better the warranty. Over time, baggage takes an incredible amount of abuse and inferior products will not survive.

John Wall is a writer for http://www.freshtravels.com, a travel information web site offering articles on vacations, travel gear and destinations. His recent work includes articles on Roatan Bay Island, Honduras and All-Inclusive Vacations.

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Mar

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(I-Newswire) - Iola, WI, February 29, 2008 -  “Live, from Iola, Wis., the Coin Collectors Capital of the World, it’s Coin Chat Radio.”

With that salutation, Krause Publications will launch a new Web-based radio station on March 14 at numismaticnews.net.

Bob VanRyzin, editor of Coins magazine, a sister publication to Numismatic News, will host the premiere show, “Collecting Money.” It airs live at 11 a.m. and will be available as podcast for listeners who later visit the site. After the launch date, the show will air every Thursday at 11 a.m.

Coin Chat Radio plans to offer a wide variety of programming to appeal to a divergent collecting community.

Segments include:

In the News - a recap of the top stories from the latest issues of Numismatic News, Bank Note Reporter and World Coin News.
Freshly Minted - news from the U.S. Mint and mints from around the world.
Going Once - highlights from recent auctions and items featured at upcoming events.
Cutting Edge - which puts the spotlight on people, businesses and products making news in the industry.
It’s Show Time - highlights upcoming conventions and shows.
Cover to Cover - featuring the latest numismatic books.
Bank on It - focusing on what’s new in the paper money field.

And a whole list of other topics.

“We want to be the one place people who are interested in numismatics want to go to,” said Dean Listle, Krause numismatics publisher.

“Whether it be in print, on the Web or at shows, we want to bring the numismatic community the news, features and services they want, no matter the platform.”
About Krause Publications:
Krause Publications, based in Iola, Wis., is the world’s largest publisher of leisure-time periodicals and books on collectibles, sewing and quilting, hunting, and fishing. Chet Krause, a long-time collector of coins, published the first issue of Numismatic News on Oct. 13, 1952, with nearly 1,000 readers. Today, Krause Publications, owned by F+W Publications, offers over 40 periodicals, 10 hobby shows, 750 reference and how-to books, and web properties such as NumisMaster.com, the online coin price database. F+W Publications, and ARBY Partners, LLC Company, also operates book clubs, conferences, trade shows, interactive media and education programs.
Contact
Debbie Bradley
Editorial Director of Numismatics
debbie.bradley@fwpubs.com
715-445-4612 ext. 646

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