When I travel, especially as I get older, I appreciate having a luggage rack to not only keep my suitcase off the floor but keep it at a height that makes it easier to access the contents without kneeling or bending. We often have out of town guests who stay for at least a few days and I wanted them to be able to keep their things together and accessible. I wanted something that would store easily and was not too expensive since they wouldn't be used too frequently. I'm very pleased with these racks as they perform exactly as intended and expected; my guests love them, too. My sister in law went back home and immediately ordered some for her own home!