why did they change the shape of luggage?
Feb 6th 2007 | 12:14 am
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why did they change the shape of luggage?
suitcases used to just that, suit shaped. You could lay a jacket in
it. more or less. Now most are a more boxy shape so that:-
a) jackets are squashed
b) its harder to walk through a doorway with two
c) worst of all, they dont fit in an average car boot
why did they do that?
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it. more or less. Now most are a more boxy shape so that:-
a) jackets are squashed
b) its harder to walk through a doorway with two
c) worst of all, they dont fit in an average car boot
why did they do that?
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Feb 6th 2007 | 12:22 am
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Re: why did they change the shape of luggage?
On Feb 6, 8:14 am, The Reid <[email protected]> wrote:
> suitcases used to just that, suit shaped. You could lay a jacket in
> it. more or less. Now most are a more boxy shape so that:-
>
> a) jackets are squashed
> b) its harder to walk through a doorway with two
> c) worst of all, they dont fit in an average car boot
>
> why did they do that?
>
[snip]
My guesses, in no particular order, are:
1) Overhead bins
2) Most folks don't wear suits
3) Aisle width
> suitcases used to just that, suit shaped. You could lay a jacket in
> it. more or less. Now most are a more boxy shape so that:-
>
> a) jackets are squashed
> b) its harder to walk through a doorway with two
> c) worst of all, they dont fit in an average car boot
>
> why did they do that?
>
[snip]
My guesses, in no particular order, are:
1) Overhead bins
2) Most folks don't wear suits
3) Aisle width
Feb 6th 2007 | 12:38 am
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Re: why did they change the shape of luggage?
On 6 Feb 2007 05:22:40 -0800, "[email protected]"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>1) Overhead bins
I'm talking hold luggage, I can see why hand luggage would be square
>2) Most folks don't wear suits
probably, but a jacket doesn't have to be a suit and I cant see what's
gained in not making it jacket shaped?
>3) Aisle width
Again, my cases go in the car boot and the hold.
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<[email protected]> wrote:
>1) Overhead bins
I'm talking hold luggage, I can see why hand luggage would be square
>2) Most folks don't wear suits
probably, but a jacket doesn't have to be a suit and I cant see what's
gained in not making it jacket shaped?
>3) Aisle width
Again, my cases go in the car boot and the hold.
--
Mike Reid
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Feb 6th 2007 | 12:50 am
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Re: why did they change the shape of luggage?
On Feb 6, 8:38 am, The Reid <[email protected]> wrote:
> On 6 Feb 2007 05:22:40 -0800, "[email protected]"
>
> <[email protected]> wrote:
> >1) Overhead bins
>
> I'm talking hold luggage, I can see why hand luggage would be square
Because they design one set of luggage and scale. Not to mention
the size stuff I see folks carrying on.
> >2) Most folks don't wear suits
>
> probably, but a jacket doesn't have to be a suit and I cant see what's
> gained in not making it jacket shaped?
Apparently profits, but I'm guessing.
> >3) Aisle width
>
> Again, my cases go in the car boot and the hold.
But not everyones. And there are aisles on more than just
airplanes.
By the by, they do still make "suit packs" or "suiters" as
I see them called these days. Also, a "Pullman" still tends
to be wide enough for a suit.
> On 6 Feb 2007 05:22:40 -0800, "[email protected]"
>
> <[email protected]> wrote:
> >1) Overhead bins
>
> I'm talking hold luggage, I can see why hand luggage would be square
Because they design one set of luggage and scale. Not to mention
the size stuff I see folks carrying on.
> >2) Most folks don't wear suits
>
> probably, but a jacket doesn't have to be a suit and I cant see what's
> gained in not making it jacket shaped?
Apparently profits, but I'm guessing.
> >3) Aisle width
>
> Again, my cases go in the car boot and the hold.
But not everyones. And there are aisles on more than just
airplanes.
By the by, they do still make "suit packs" or "suiters" as
I see them called these days. Also, a "Pullman" still tends
to be wide enough for a suit.
Feb 6th 2007 | 3:17 am
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Re: why did they change the shape of luggage?
On 6 Feb 2007 05:50:24 -0800, "[email protected]"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>By the by, they do still make "suit packs" or "suiters" as
>I see them called these days.
yes, I have a fold out suit carrier, that's why the second case needs
to be the same "thin" shape to fit in the boot.
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<[email protected]> wrote:
>By the by, they do still make "suit packs" or "suiters" as
>I see them called these days.
yes, I have a fold out suit carrier, that's why the second case needs
to be the same "thin" shape to fit in the boot.
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Feb 6th 2007 | 3:18 am
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Re: why did they change the shape of luggage?
On 6 Feb 2007 05:22:40 -0800, "[email protected]"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>On Feb 6, 8:14 am, The Reid <[email protected]> wrote:
>> suitcases used to just that, suit shaped. You could lay a jacket in
>> it. more or less. Now most are a more boxy shape so that:-
>>
>> a) jackets are squashed
>> b) its harder to walk through a doorway with two
>> c) worst of all, they dont fit in an average car boot
>>
>> why did they do that?
>>
>[snip]
>
> My guesses, in no particular order, are:
>
>1) Overhead bins
>2) Most folks don't wear suits
>3) Aisle width
For number 3, I would say the combination of aisles and wheels.
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<[email protected]> wrote:
>On Feb 6, 8:14 am, The Reid <[email protected]> wrote:
>> suitcases used to just that, suit shaped. You could lay a jacket in
>> it. more or less. Now most are a more boxy shape so that:-
>>
>> a) jackets are squashed
>> b) its harder to walk through a doorway with two
>> c) worst of all, they dont fit in an average car boot
>>
>> why did they do that?
>>
>[snip]
>
> My guesses, in no particular order, are:
>
>1) Overhead bins
>2) Most folks don't wear suits
>3) Aisle width
For number 3, I would say the combination of aisles and wheels.
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My email address is my first initial followed by my surname at libero dot it
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Feb 6th 2007 | 3:37 am
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Re: why did they change the shape of luggage?
On Feb 6, 5:14 am, The Reid <[email protected]> wrote:
> suitcases used to just that, suit shaped. You could lay a jacket in
> it. more or less. Now most are a more boxy shape so that:-
>
> a) jackets are squashed
> b) its harder to walk through a doorway with two
> c) worst of all, they dont fit in an average car boot
>
> why did they do that?
> --
Square? All my luggages are rectangular, not square.
> Mike Reid
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> suitcases used to just that, suit shaped. You could lay a jacket in
> it. more or less. Now most are a more boxy shape so that:-
>
> a) jackets are squashed
> b) its harder to walk through a doorway with two
> c) worst of all, they dont fit in an average car boot
>
> why did they do that?
> --
Square? All my luggages are rectangular, not square.
> Mike Reid
> UK walking, food, photos "http://www.fellwalk.co.uk" <-- you can email us@ this site
> Spain walking, food, tourism "http://www.fell-walker.co.uk"
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Feb 6th 2007 | 4:37 am
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Re: why did they change the shape of luggage?
On 6 Feb 2007 08:37:27 -0800, "PeterL" <[email protected]> wrote:
>Square? All my luggages are rectangular, not square.
its nearer to square than it used to be. Lower aspect ratio if you
like.
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>Square? All my luggages are rectangular, not square.
its nearer to square than it used to be. Lower aspect ratio if you
like.
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Feb 6th 2007 | 4:37 am
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Re: why did they change the shape of luggage?
On Tue, 06 Feb 2007 17:18:16 +0100, B Vaughan<[email protected]> wrote:
>>3) Aisle width
>
>For number 3, I would say the combination of aisles and wheels.
now I've got a new shape one I see what you are on about. If you want
to drag it by the handle it needs to not be too wide, for dragging its
more stable too. So basically, all you bloody wimps have cost me my
packing space. Pah!
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>>3) Aisle width
>
>For number 3, I would say the combination of aisles and wheels.
now I've got a new shape one I see what you are on about. If you want
to drag it by the handle it needs to not be too wide, for dragging its
more stable too. So basically, all you bloody wimps have cost me my
packing space. Pah!
--
Mike Reid
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Feb 6th 2007 | 5:14 am
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Re: why did they change the shape of luggage?
"PeterL" <[email protected]> kirjoitti
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> On Feb 6, 5:14 am, The Reid <[email protected]> wrote:
>> suitcases used to just that, suit shaped. You could lay a jacket in
>> it. more or less. Now most are a more boxy shape so that:-
>>
>> a) jackets are squashed
>> b) its harder to walk through a doorway with two
>> c) worst of all, they dont fit in an average car boot
>>
>> why did they do that?
>> --
>
> Square? All my luggages are rectangular, not square.
>
>
Who has said anything about squares? And as far as all your luggage is
concerned, how come I don't believe you.
viestissä:[email protected] oglegroups.com...
> On Feb 6, 5:14 am, The Reid <[email protected]> wrote:
>> suitcases used to just that, suit shaped. You could lay a jacket in
>> it. more or less. Now most are a more boxy shape so that:-
>>
>> a) jackets are squashed
>> b) its harder to walk through a doorway with two
>> c) worst of all, they dont fit in an average car boot
>>
>> why did they do that?
>> --
>
> Square? All my luggages are rectangular, not square.
>
>
Who has said anything about squares? And as far as all your luggage is
concerned, how come I don't believe you.
Feb 6th 2007 | 5:36 am
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On Feb 6, 10:14 am, Markku Grönroos <[email protected]> wrote:
> "PeterL" <[email protected]> kirjoitti
> viestissä:[email protected] oglegroups.com...> On Feb 6, 5:14 am, The Reid <[email protected]> wrote:
> >> suitcases used to just that, suit shaped. You could lay a jacket in
> >> it. more or less. Now most are a more boxy shape so that:-
>
> >> a) jackets are squashed
> >> b) its harder to walk through a doorway with two
> >> c) worst of all, they dont fit in an average car boot
>
> >> why did they do that?
> >> --
>
> > Square? All my luggages are rectangular, not square.
>
> Who has said anything about squares?
To quote:
On Feb 6, 5:38 am, The Reid <[email protected]> wrote:
> On 6 Feb 2007 05:22:40 -0800, "[email protected]"
>
> <[email protected]> wrote:
> >1) Overhead bins
>
> I'm talking hold luggage, I can see why hand luggage would be
square
> And as far as all your luggage is
> concerned, how come I don't believe you.
Why would I care whether you believe me or not?
> "PeterL" <[email protected]> kirjoitti
> viestissä:[email protected] oglegroups.com...> On Feb 6, 5:14 am, The Reid <[email protected]> wrote:
> >> suitcases used to just that, suit shaped. You could lay a jacket in
> >> it. more or less. Now most are a more boxy shape so that:-
>
> >> a) jackets are squashed
> >> b) its harder to walk through a doorway with two
> >> c) worst of all, they dont fit in an average car boot
>
> >> why did they do that?
> >> --
>
> > Square? All my luggages are rectangular, not square.
>
> Who has said anything about squares?
To quote:
On Feb 6, 5:38 am, The Reid <[email protected]> wrote:
> On 6 Feb 2007 05:22:40 -0800, "[email protected]"
>
> <[email protected]> wrote:
> >1) Overhead bins
>
> I'm talking hold luggage, I can see why hand luggage would be
square
> And as far as all your luggage is
> concerned, how come I don't believe you.
Why would I care whether you believe me or not?
Feb 6th 2007 | 5:41 am
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PeterL <[email protected]> wrote:
> On Feb 6, 10:14 am, Markku Grönroos <[email protected]> wrote:
[]
> > And as far as all your luggage is
> > concerned, how come I don't believe you.
>
> Why would I care whether you believe me or not?
Keep it up- pretty soon he'll call you a hebbe faggot. You know you want
it!
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> On Feb 6, 10:14 am, Markku Grönroos <[email protected]> wrote:
[]
> > And as far as all your luggage is
> > concerned, how come I don't believe you.
>
> Why would I care whether you believe me or not?
Keep it up- pretty soon he'll call you a hebbe faggot. You know you want
it!
(check the archives to see what I'm on about)
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Feb 6th 2007 | 5:41 am
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>> > Square? All my luggages are rectangular, not square.
>
>> And as far as all your luggage is
>> concerned, how come I don't believe you.
>Why would I care whether you believe me or not?
According to your claim about the shapes of your luggage, most people have
diffulties to believe it. Supposedly you don't care though.
viestissä:[email protected] glegroups.com...
>> > Square? All my luggages are rectangular, not square.
>
>> And as far as all your luggage is
>> concerned, how come I don't believe you.
>Why would I care whether you believe me or not?
According to your claim about the shapes of your luggage, most people have
diffulties to believe it. Supposedly you don't care though.
Feb 6th 2007 | 6:22 am
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On Feb 6, 12:37 pm, The Reid <[email protected]> wrote:
> On Tue, 06 Feb 2007 17:18:16 +0100, B Vaughan<[email protected]> wrote:
> >>3) Aisle width
>
> >For number 3, I would say the combination of aisles and wheels.
>
> now I've got a new shape one I see what you are on about. If you want
> to drag it by the handle it needs to not be too wide, for dragging its
> more stable too. So basically, all you bloody wimps have cost me my
> packing space. Pah!
[snip]
Tyranny of the plurality I call it. One of the weaknesses of the
markets if you ask me. Largest single collection of idiots tends to
define what will be available to the rest of us. TV programs are
exhibit A.
> On Tue, 06 Feb 2007 17:18:16 +0100, B Vaughan<[email protected]> wrote:
> >>3) Aisle width
>
> >For number 3, I would say the combination of aisles and wheels.
>
> now I've got a new shape one I see what you are on about. If you want
> to drag it by the handle it needs to not be too wide, for dragging its
> more stable too. So basically, all you bloody wimps have cost me my
> packing space. Pah!
[snip]
Tyranny of the plurality I call it. One of the weaknesses of the
markets if you ask me. Largest single collection of idiots tends to
define what will be available to the rest of us. TV programs are
exhibit A.
Feb 6th 2007 | 9:16 am
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Re: why did they change the shape of luggage?
Let is be knownst that on Tue, 6 Feb 2007 20:14:39 +0200, Markku
Grönroos <[email protected]> writted:
>
>"PeterL" <[email protected]> kirjoitti
>viestissä:[email protected] ooglegroups.com...
>> On Feb 6, 5:14 am, The Reid <[email protected]> wrote:
>>> suitcases used to just that, suit shaped. You could lay a jacket in
>>> it. more or less. Now most are a more boxy shape so that:-
>>>
>>> a) jackets are squashed
>>> b) its harder to walk through a doorway with two
>>> c) worst of all, they dont fit in an average car boot
>>>
>>> why did they do that?
>>> --
>>
>> Square? All my luggages are rectangular, not square.
>>
>>
>Who has said anything about squares? And as far as all your luggage is
>concerned, how come I don't believe you.
Can I refill your glass, Markku?
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Grönroos <[email protected]> writted:
>
>"PeterL" <[email protected]> kirjoitti
>viestissä:[email protected] ooglegroups.com...
>> On Feb 6, 5:14 am, The Reid <[email protected]> wrote:
>>> suitcases used to just that, suit shaped. You could lay a jacket in
>>> it. more or less. Now most are a more boxy shape so that:-
>>>
>>> a) jackets are squashed
>>> b) its harder to walk through a doorway with two
>>> c) worst of all, they dont fit in an average car boot
>>>
>>> why did they do that?
>>> --
>>
>> Square? All my luggages are rectangular, not square.
>>
>>
>Who has said anything about squares? And as far as all your luggage is
>concerned, how come I don't believe you.
Can I refill your glass, Markku?
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