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I can't believe this scooter/suitcase from Hammacher Schlemmer is "no longer available."   It looks perfect for a quick getaway, and with a "spacious interior for storing work shoes, a lunch, or purse," definitely trumps  roller-skate shoes while positioning itself as a working-class Segway.  It's approved for overhead and under-seat use, but why fly when you can riiiiiiide?

 

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