Depends on the amount of travelling you are doing - if its just for an annual trip abroad then it will probably be fine as even expensive luggage can be damaged with rough handling at airports. Just a tip - check all measurements carefully though, especially if going by Ryanair, they are so crafty, they never bother at our (uk) end but Ryanair are so hot on measurements and weight when you are travelling back - the family in front of us had a little child's case shaped like an animal, it was harmless enough and so small, just a strange shape with its "arms and legs" so wouldn't fit in the suitcase measuring device as that is straight up and down ..... I felt sorry for the mother as she had to pay a lot extra coming home, it was perfectly ok when travelling out she said.