India, Oct. 8 -- Safari suitcases regularly show up on Amazon and Flipkart with eye-catching discounts. Some listings claim 70, 80 or even 85% off, which can make a suitcase look like an instant bargain. But before you click buy, there is one thing worth checking beyond the price tag: who is actually selling it? I compared current Safari suitcase listings on both platforms, and the answer is a little less straightforward than simply saying Amazon or Flipkart is cheaper.

Flipkart currently has some sharp Safari deals. The Magnum Zeno and Magnum Fury medium suitcases, for instance, are listed at Rs.1,449 against a displayed MRP of Rs.9,370. The Astra Neo set is listed at Rs.3,799, with an additional offer bringing it down to Rs.3,609.

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