These arrived promptly after I ordered them, so I had a few days to air out the plastic-y chemical smell. The set was plenty big for me, my husband, and our two-year-old to fit in everything we needed for three weeks in Sweden over Christmas. We loaded the biggest case with the lightest items, of course -- gifts and snow gear -- so it wasn't over the weight limit. The set survived the rigors of Ice|andair. When we picked it up off the carousel, it did look like it had suffered mightily, like it had been at the top or on the sides of the plane and had been subjected to a lot of rubbing. The exterior was a bit roughed up, but the grime wiped off and it looks good to go for at least two more international trips. The wheels are fine, and the handles made it but I wouldn't want to test them to the max. So, all in all, the bargain was well worth it.