{
  "id": 14436213,
  "title": "Away is selling almost-new suitcases at a discount—and they’re going fast",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/away-is-selling-almost-new-suitcases-at-a-discount-and-theyre-going",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-14T10:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Fast Company",
    "slug": "fast-company",
    "url": "https://www.fastcompany.com/91623042/away-resale-site-reclaimed"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Away, the luggage brand, is selling its nearly-new suitcases at a discounted price and they are selling quickly. Normally priced at $625, the aluminum carry-on can now be purchased for $436. Medium navy suitcases typically cost $345, but are currently available for $293. However, some of these bags may have minor imperfections such as scuffs or dents.\n\nThese discounted suitcases are available on Away Reclaimed, a new platform where Away sells its own products that cannot be sold as new. This inventory comes from customer returns within 100 days of purchase, as well as from limited-edition colors or collaborations that didn't sell. Away's backpacks, totes, and duffles are also sold on the site.\n\nThe company is also planning to add an \"Employee Archive\" later this month, which will include luggage that Away's staff have gently tested, along with unique production samples. Away can be more sustainable by not wasting usable inventory on Reclaimed, which also provides a new revenue stream. Jessica Schinazi, Away's CEO, believes Reclaimed can introduce the brand to new consumers looking for slightly more affordable products.\n\nBefore Reclaimed, many of Away's returned merchandise had no obvious place to go. U.S retailers expect 15.8% of their annual sales to be returned in 2025, or $849.9 billion worth of merchandise. Most returns are treated as a cost of doing business, with many products ending up in landfills. However, consumers are now more comfortable with purchasing slightly used items. For instance, 59% of consumers shopped secondhand apparel in 2025, up 7% in three years.\n\nAway started with its own inventory on Reclaimed, partnering with Trove, which powers resale programs for many brands. They opened a dedicated reverse logistics warehouse where every product is inspected, cleaned, refurbished, and graded from \"excellent\" to \"good\". Away replaces any parts that affect the functionality of the suitcase.\n\nWhen Away soft-launched Reclaimed in August, they sold 80% of its initial inventory within two weeks without any marketing. Return rates on Reclaimed purchases have been low, and some customers have already returned for a second purchase. For now, the biggest challenge is supply, as inventory mainly comes from returns. Away is exploring a buyback program for customers who have owned suitcases for years.",
  "summary": "Away’s aluminum carry-on sells for $625, but right now you can snag one for $436. A medium suitcase in navy usually goes for $345, but you can get it for $293. There’s a catch, though: Some of these bags may have a little scuff here or a dent there. The suitcases are available on Away Reclaimed , a new site where the luggage brand sells its own products that cannot be sold as new. Its inventory…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}