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I've always been a huge fan of Delsey products specially their luggage collection as they have proven over time that they do last (some of my 'acquired' pieces were actually purchased during my mum's time). And, fact is, they are reasonably priced compared to a Samsonite, Tumi or Rimowa. Through the years, Delsey has diversified to other travel accessories such as travel pillow, luggage tag, luggage strap, umbrella, eye mask, etc.
I've learned through my travels that having to guess one's luggage weight can cause a lot of anxiety. Oftentimes, we get carried away with our shopping spree by buying a bargain or two...or three...or four (this always happens in Hong Kong!) and only to find out later on that these little bargains are to make us pay more through airline luggage overweight charges! On my recent trip to Kuala Lumpur, I decided then to actively look for a luggage scale which I can carry with me through my trips. Since I believe in the Delsey brand, it was unthinkable of me to purchase any other luggage scale than a Delsey one. There were digital scales available but I felt that they were not too accurate and I was actually looking for a 'manual' scale. I was not lucky enough to find one in Kuala Lumpur but fast forward to two months later, I would find this Delsey luggage scale at a mall in Manila (Lucky Chinatown Mall... lucky indeed). I was told by the SA that they actually sold out these luggage scales and the new orders only came in recently. I hurriedly bought it as it was the last piece available.
Although the packaging says it can hold up to 25 kilos, the actual weight that it can carry is 34 kilos or 75 lbs. There's also a tape measure hidden on the side should you need one to get the exact dimensions of your luggage.
At a cost of Php 711 (approximately USD17.34) after getting a 10% off the sticker price, it is actually a bargain of sorts...it's a Delsey after all!
Others may argue that it actually looks like a generic luggage scale that one can buy for less that Php 400 (USD9.7) and yes, although they may look similar, the Delsey one looks arguably more sturdy and accurate.
Now that I have this Delsey luggage scale, I can travel in peace knowing that I do not have to second guess if I should have to pay for excess luggage weight or not. (controlling one's shopping urges is another story though and it can't be cured by a luggage scale! :))
