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Review on 📁 X-Port Professional Expandable Art Portfolio Case (37x49) - Oversized for Art, Foam Boards, Marketing Displays, Trial Exhibits, Advertising Signage, Product Samples, Flat Screen TV/Monitor Storage by Kristen Reid

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Duffle Bag of Portfolio Cases - Holds a lot of things.

This is a well-designed, expandable art briefcase, but I would call it the "duffel" of art cases. It holds a lot, folds very compactly when not in use, but is cumbersome compared to the Prestige 32x40 briefcase. I tried mats 6-32x40 with backing. Arta has no support, and when you grab the handles and lift up, it's like a sagging tent. My suggestion to the creators is to develop compression straps with spring loaded straps used in backpacks to tighten the bag and fit snugly to the art. It should be there for the price, which is why I'm picking it up. When I was doing art fairs I was traveling across the country and had to carry about 10 or 20 large prints at a time - and it was purely functional, I would understand that. If I'm doing a presentation, I wouldn't do that. The Prestige has an integrated wire-sewn frame that allows it to stand on its own. When you pull out the printout, it won't fall on the floor like that. It is also very light, slim and more professional for presentation as it fits the art it was made for. It can't stick as tight as this one, and it can't be squeezed and folded like this bag, but like I said, it depends on your usage. I can buy two Prestige plus for over $150. So that's where I come from. The Prestige has an integrated wire-sewn frame, enabling him to stand on his own. When you pull out the printout, it doesn't fall to the floor like that. It is also very light, slim and more professional for presentation as it fits the art it was made for. It can't stick as tight as this one, and it can't be squeezed and folded like this bag, but like I said, it depends on your usage. I can buy two Prestige plus for over $150. So that's where I come from. The Prestige has an integrated wire-sewn frame that allows it to stand on its own. When you pull out the printout, it won't fall on the floor like that. It is also very light, slim and more professional for presentation as it fits the art it was made for. It can't stick as tight as this and it can't be squeezed and folded like this bag, but like i said before, it depends on your usage. I can buy two Prestige plus for over $150. So that's where I come from. I can buy two Prestige plus for over $150. So that's where I come from. I can buy two Prestige plus for over $150. So that's where I come from.

Pros
  • Few competitors
Cons
  • Unreliable