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Old Mar 15, 2018 | 04:40 PM
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Hey All,

I'm sure this has been gone over already but I'm pretty excited...
Purchased a rear deck bag from Roadtrip Luggage (R230DB2BL) the other day. It's not the nice $$$ leather bag (I think it's called leatherette), but I plan on actually using it (often) and for $119.00 (plus shipping), you can't beat it. Should arrive by tomorrow/Sat. and will post my thoughts on the build quality.

Has anyone here purchased this bag from this distributor?
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Old Mar 15, 2018 | 11:22 PM
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That's the first I've heard of that. For the price, I don't think you can go wrong.
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Old Mar 20, 2018 | 01:05 PM
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Did you manage to complete the purchase? I am on their website and won't accept my mailing address....I've been looking for this luggage for about 2 years so hope I can actually order it - thanks for the headsup.
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Old Mar 20, 2018 | 01:45 PM
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I just tried to order the rear shelf bag myself. Same issue - they can't locate my delivery address.
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Old Mar 20, 2018 | 02:24 PM
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I just got email from them - trying to complete through that....quick response so far.
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Old Mar 20, 2018 | 10:13 PM
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Just reach out to Jerome at Roadtrip Luggage: service@pontiac11.com

I made the payment through PayPal as shown below; looking forward to seeing the quality of the bag.

Order Status Changed

Hi Patrick

An order you recently placed on our website has had its status changed.

The status of order #1001199 is now Shipped

Order Details

Order Total:$119.99 USDDate Placed:16th Mar 2018Payment Method:paid via paypal

Products shipped

Cart ItemsSKUQtyMercedes Benz SL R230 (MY 2003-2012) Rear Shelf Bag Leatherette TrimR230DB2BL1
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Old Mar 20, 2018 | 11:59 PM
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I got an email from Jerome saying there was an issue on the web site today. I was able to order the luggage this evening through PayPal.
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Old Mar 22, 2018 | 05:22 PM
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Received the bag today; it's in good shape although folded in a flat box so I'm going to stuff the bag for a few days in order to regain it's intended form. Construction materials include a nylon internal liner as well both center outside panel areas. There are four outside zippered pockets (one at each corner panel made of leatherette material). A nicely added feature is a single zippered pocket located along the inside back center (see below).

There is slight discoloration (scuff marks) on the front right panel (near the sewn-on icon/tag) but may be mitigated with some elbow grease. All five zippers work fine and there are no visible tears/rips that I could find.

While this is no finely crafted piece of luggage, I think this is a great value given the attractive cost of the bag and wholeheartedly recommend it but this is only my opinion/thoughts.


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Are those patches on the panels stitched all around, the way they appear to be? The OEM design calls for the rear vertical belts to pass through them.

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They, as intended, allow the securing straps to pass through them.
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Old Apr 24, 2018 | 01:08 AM
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Found this same one New of eBay for $90.00 Shipped
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-SL...FazOS2&vxp=mtr
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Old Apr 25, 2018 | 06:31 PM
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That's great! I've already used the bag once and it holds plenty.
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Old Apr 26, 2018 | 04:51 PM
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I've used mine a coupe times now as well. Holds enough for 2 people for a long weekend (3-4 days) and fits nicely on the back deck. The bag is a little heavy but probably lighter than if it was full leather.
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