So does the black one not have a handle on the side for easy carrying? I see it on the camo one but that one is ugly as sin.

ThunderThighs wrote:As a mother of a college boy (would be senior but going for minor as well), I can tell you that you'll want something for the kiddo to store stuff in under their bed. Store towels, comforter & coat during hot weather, etc.

When I was in college, I had a thing to store towels and coats and extra clothes under my bed. It was called a pile. Kids these days are spoiled.

So, wait, is this rated to be used as airport check in luggage?

I'd not at all trust for airport checking.

Also, $36 @ Walmart:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Mercury-Luggage-Stackable-Storage-Locker-30/19235898?wmlspartner=mH0jcSTu4*0&sourceid=14329338352445160516&veh=aff

28% cheaper.

I have actualy bought many of these over the years for my neices & newphews. It solves a LOT of "she got into my stuff" arguments, especially with younger siblings. I talso makes a decent end of thebed bench for putting on shoes & stuff in children that are light enough to set on it.

futurekill wrote:I'd not at all trust for airport checking.

Also, $36 @ Walmart:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Mercury-Luggage-Stackable-Storage-Locker-30/19235898?wmlspartner=mH0jcSTu4*0&sourceid=14329338352445160516&veh=aff

28% cheaper.

Looks like most of them are on Walmart's site for cheaper. Good catch.

-- Correction --
Most are on Walmart's site, some cheaper and more colors available.

futurekill wrote:I'd not at all trust for airport checking.

Also, $36 @ Walmart:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Mercury-Luggage-Stackable-Storage-Locker-30/19235898?wmlspartner=mH0jcSTu4*0&sourceid=14329338352445160516&veh=aff

28% cheaper.

Storage locker I've purchased at Wmart in the past (pressed-board or thick cardboard) was not nearly as sturdy as this appears to be, so be careful there. The all-plastic Contico has worked well for my needs. I can't get to mine to check for sure, but I believe it will protect items inside from several inches of flood-water (friends recently suffered from $$thousands damage when their basement flooded - cardboard & shallow plastic boxes all let water in).

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Contico-Storage-Locker/2476189?findingMethod=rr

I had a trunk that I took to college and it just because a place for junk to pile up. (I was not at all organized.) It was nice for moving in and out, toss it in the trunk and you are good to go. However, spend the extra money for the wheels, trunks get heavy very quickly.

I have a trunk that I got for college and it was wonderfully handy. I now use it for storing out of season linens and I can't imagine not having it but it is starting to show signs of wear. I would love to replace it but I don't think these are big enough. And they do weigh a lot when they are full.

What, no one's going to make the obligatory Harry Potter references? Fine, I'll do it:

Buy this for your kids! Let them reenact their favorite scenes from the Harry Potter Books/Movies/Other forms of entertainment such as:
Running full speed into a train station wall!
Digging through a pile of huge books and random clothes to pull out your "Invisibility Cloak" (I.e. a sheet) and run around saying "You can't see me!"
Being stuffed into these foot lockers by bullies.
"Borrowing" your friend's dad's flying car, crashing it into a tree, then getting the crap beaten out of you by said tree while trying to get your Mercury Luggage out of the car in said tree.

Anyone else having childhood flashbacks (except you muggles: FORGETTUM IMMEDIUM!)

ongware wrote:So, wait, is this rated to be used as airport check in luggage?

I am also interested in baggage handling durability for these trunks.

Thanks!

I was hoping this was Phoenix Mercury licensed gear, which would be odd and only be sold to five women in Flagstaff.

does it actually lock, or is that just for looks?

Post Office Worker here, I see a lot of the military storage lockers come through for shipments when people PCS/Move. These things are pretty tough and will most likely last your entire life, because if they can survive a trip from Japan to the United Kingdom without looking like garbage, it's a decent storage container.

I am interested in how these stand up to airline baggage handling as well.

My kids are too young for college, but not for Harry Potter. That was the only reason why I clicked through to review the options. Looking to decorate a child's bedroom and thought this might fit right in to the HP theme. For very young children, however, I don't recommend any type of a container that can be latched unless you cut holes into it. It is a safety hazard during hide-and-go seek and other play.

@jza1218 In response to the first post it seems the black one doesn't have side handles.

http://www.amazon.com/Mercury-Luggage-Inch-Collegiate-Footlocker/product-reviews/B004AUQ3J8/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

I just noticed these don't have side handles. I can't imagine moving mine around without handles. Also, I measured my current trunk and it is definitely bigger. I think I'll keep looking.

I encourage everyone who bought one of these trunks to check your item carefully and make sure that the construction of your trunk matches the product description.

I paid $75 with shipping for one of these trunks based on Woot saying that these trunks were in fact superior to the wal mart trunks that are far less expensive.

I have taken some close up photos on my trunk (especially the corners) and I believe they show the trunk to be made out of compressed cardboard and NOT quarter inch plywood. I'll be emailing the pics to service@ in a few minutes.

Wanted to give the other buyers a heads up.