I've had my metal one for 9 years and it's time for a new one. I know they started making these with plastic kickplates, but that's all I can find. Does anyone know where to find the sturdy originals or am I out of luck?

Crewoutfitters.com stopoverstore.com luggageworks.com or you can always google it

I have been to 3 Crew Outfitters stores and they only have the new plastic ones. Guess I'll try Stop-Over Store.

The plastic ones don't hold up.

Stopover store is the way to go if you want to handle one in person (or just see it online).

You can also go directly to LW Rolling Bags