A matter concerning school bags

Since last Sunday, I have been visiting various shopping complexes just to find a suitable and durable school bag for my dear nephew whose bag is in tatters after just one school term. The specifications would be trolley bags with sturdy handle and wheels, material that can withstand rough handling, cartoon characters suitable for boys et cetera. First of all, we had no idea 'how expensive' school bags can be (we'll be able to relate if it is for a Samsonite laptop bag etc.) and so we went to Parkson followed by Mines Shopping Fair on Sunday hoping we can chance upon a reasonably priced one. The choices available were Mickey Mouse, Barney, Doraemon, Winnie the Pooh, Swan brand bags (in which I have an aversion to - I may tell the story later) - price ranges from RM30 (Swan) to the most expensive of RM99. The best that we have seen that day would the Doraemon bag (sturdy handle and wheels, material looks hardy plus I called to check with my nephew - he likes the blue cat). Since we wanted to check out whether we can find bags with Thomas the Train or Bob the Builder, we did not make a purchase that day.

Yesterday after work, we went to MidValley - visited Jusco, Toys R Us and Metrojaya and choices available were Bob the Builder (last one), Mickey Mouse, Tom & Jerry, Barney, Sponge Bob Squarepants (Metro - last one as well), lots of Spiderman 3 bags - price ranges from RM79.99 to the most expensive of RM159 (Spidey) – wow that much for a school bag? Is it really worth the amount? Will it last a term, two mayhap 3? In the end, we went back to Parkson to pick up the Doraemon bag - best in terms it meets all requirements for now, I will update at a later date on the durability ;-) .