I've also used Briggs and Riley bags for years. I was thinking about going back to Tumi, but what tipped the scales was the fact that the the bottom of the B&R bags are flat and give you a much better surface to pack on. I just ordered the hard-sided medium spinner from the B&R website for $314 plus no tax and free shipping. This is half the price of their newest expandable model, so I feel like I got a great deal.
Good luck!
