KOVACS LUGGAGE

Luggage Repair, Leather & Vinyl Repair, Shoe Repair

About us

Luggage, briefcases and travel accessories sold and serviced in one place since 1969. Packing demonstrations and travel information domestic and international.

Business highlights

55 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

REPAIR OF BRIEFCASES, HANDBAGS, GOLF BAGS,MUSIC CASES, TRUNKS AND LUGGAGE. FREE MONOGRAMMING WITH PURCHASE OF BRIEFCASES, WALLETS AND LUGGAGE.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.922 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
86%
4
14%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.6
Showing 1-22 of 22 reviews

Kim A.
09/2018
5.0
luggage repair
  + -1 more
I was so pleased when Kovac's said they were able to get and replace the wheels. It was nice to be able to go to a real luggage repair shop and not a shoe repair shop where I would have had to find the correct wheels first. Kovac's is very busy, so take your luggage well ahead of any trip. I had a 2 week window. It was worth the wait!
Description of Work: I needed new wheels for my 25 year+ plus suitcase

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$80

Susan L.
03/2016
5.0
luggage repair
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Tom B.
11/2015
5.0
luggage repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I have a man's clutch purse, a Bally knockoff. Zipper was coming apart, not holding. They diagnosed it as the slider, would replace for $25 in one week. I picked it up a week later and it's worked great ever since.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$25

Bruce L.
01/2015
5.0
luggage repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Fixed a tear in my luggage. It was still noticeable, but much improved.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7.5

Marjorie S.
01/2015
5.0
luggage repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: one of the wheels had come off a good piece of luggage. They repaired it in a week.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$35

Michael M.
09/2014
5.0
leather & vinyl repair, luggage repair
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: I highly recommend this store for its leather goods repair.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$45

Alessandra C.
06/2014
5.0
luggage repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Helped save a much loved bag - the handles had broken from excessive weight and the owner came up with a creative solution that is still working very well and looks great! What I really appreciated was how helpful they were and how they came up with solutions after seeing what I needed- great "can do" attitude. Minor misunderstanding about when the article would be ready

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

peter L.
10/2013
5.0
luggage repair
  + -1 more
repaired as promised
Description of Work: repaired torn zipper on luggage

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$30

Judy M.
06/2013
5.0
leather & vinyl repair, luggage repair
  + 0 more
We took it in, discussed whether to repair or replace, chose replace. We picked it up a week later. The new zipper looks just like the original, sewing is exquisite, and it works well.
Description of Work: Replaced the zipper on an expensive german leather binocular case

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$15

Miles C.
03/2013
5.0
luggage repair
  + -1 more
Good craftsmanship from these guys, my favorite leather suitcase is now in working condition. Thanks!
Description of Work: Repaired a my leather suitcase that needed a little TLC, it had a couple pieces falling off.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$50

Richard T.
05/2012
5.0
luggage repair
  + -1 more
The work was done on time and exactly as proposed. The workmanship looks good and professional. I am pleased to have gotten repairs that should extend the life of this luggage piece by several more years. I drove 45 min to get to the store and it was well worth it. There is on-site parking and nearby street parking. I called ahead of time and they confirmed that the work was done. I would definitely use this business again. They clearly do a ton of work (place is filled with luggage being worked on) and are an authorized Samsonite repair facility according to their website. No complaints!
Description of Work: I brought in a 32" (large!) rolling duffle bag that had multiple tears/damage on the bottom -- so much damage I was expecting that it might be unrepairable. The young woman I dealt with was very courteous and knowledgeable. She proposed to use a combination of patches and additional sewing to fix up the damaged areas -- which seemed like a very cost-effective approach.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$50

Jack G.
02/2011
5.0
luggage repair
  + -1 more
They are excellent. We travel a lot and I wouldn't take it anywhere else. They are the best. They did a fine job on the last repair. The bag is back in use and has been on an airplane a couple of times and it works fine. Nothing intimidates them and they fix everything and they fix it right. They are very fairly priced. There was one incident where they lost a bag and I had to come back. They normally say a couple of days and they are right on schedule. The shop is pretty sloppy but they get the work done.
Description of Work: I always use Kovacs Luggage to repair our luggage. The last time they repaired a piece of my wife's luggage that had split a seam.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$40

Ephraim S.
06/2010
5.0
leather & vinyl repair, luggage repair
  + 0 more
I found Kovacs luggage repair on Angie's list, and based on the recommendations, decided to give him a try. I wanted someone who would do a good job on my briefcase. Joe replaced the rivet with one that nearly matched the old one. He tried to duplicate the stitching so it wouldn't look out of place. When I called and told him I was in the area he got the work done a day ahead of schedule.
Description of Work: Joe replaced a broken rivet holding the strap on an Italian leather briefcase. He also cleaned and oiled it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$55

Charles B.
08/2009
5.0
luggage repair
  + -1 more
I needed a suitcase repaired in 2 days, something that had to be hand-sewn. Done on time and the repaired area looks as good as the other corner.
Description of Work: A badly ripped corner of a suitcase had to be re-sewn.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$25

Madalyn B.
05/2009
5.0
luggage repair
  + -1 more
They were great!
Description of Work: They repaired American Tourister Luggage.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Phillip L.
03/2009
5.0
luggage repair
  + -1 more
Very well. They determined the repairs were covered under warranty and took care of it. Suitcase was ready to be picked up in one week as promised, and it cost me nothing as they were able to bill manufacturer for the repairs.
Description of Work: Replaced a missing wheel and repaired broken zippers on a large Samsonite spinner suitcase

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$45

Shawn G.
11/2008
4.0
luggage repair
  + -1 more
Good.
Description of Work: Fixed zippers and handles.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

James M.
07/2008
4.0
luggage repair
  + -1 more
Did the work at no charge because Kovacs Luggage decided the repairs were under warranty. Only the handle repair was requested, but they replaced two missing zipper pulls which I forgotten to point out. The workmanship seems to be of excellent quality. The one detractor is that the suit case was not finished on the day promised. However, they completed the work in about 15 minutes; so we did not have to return later.
Description of Work: Repaired handle and zipper pulls on American Tourister 3 suiter.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

LAURA P.
12/2006
5.0
luggage repair
  + -1 more
I brought in a small backpack (the kind that has a compartment for a laptop) with a broken zipper and two very badly frayed carrying straps. They said they could fix it in a week for $18 -- it was done on time and is now just like new. They did a great job.
Description of Work: Fixed a zipper and badly frayed straps on a backpack.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$18

LAURA F.
11/2005
5.0
luggage repair
  + -1 more
KOVACS IS THE ONLY PLACE I'D TRUST TO REPAIR MY LEATHER BAGS OR LUGGAGE. THEY EXPLAINED TO ME THE DIFFICULTY OF THIS TYPE OF CLEANING, AND TOLD ME WHAT TO DO IN CASE THIS KIND OF THING HAPPENED AGAIN (DON'T USE WATER ON SUEDE). THEY DIDN'T MAKE ANY PROMISES AS TO RESULT.
Description of Work: CLEANING INTERIOR OF HANDBAG. PURPLE SUEDE INTERIOR OF BAG WAS STAINED WITH CHOCOLATE.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$18

LENNELL G.
08/2005
4.0
luggage repair
  + -1 more
THEY REPLACED THE HANDLE JUST AS IF IT WAS NEW. THEY ALSO REPLACED THE HANDLE BY ORDERING IT EXACTLY FROM THE COMPANY THAT MADE THE LUGGAGE. IT TOOK A WHILE SIMPLY BECAUSE OF THE WAIT TIME FOR THE HANDLE TO ARRIVE.
Description of Work: HANDLE ON A COSMETIC BAG WAS BROKEN. I NEEDED IT TO BE REPLACED AND I WANTED THE SAME BRAND NAME TO REPLACE. IT WAS AN EXPENSIVE TAPESTRY LUGGAGE SET.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$58

JENNIFER M.
04/2005
5.0
luggage repair
  + -1 more
FRIENDLY & HELPFUL SERVICE. THERE WAS A NICE SELECTION OF LEATHER HANDLES TO CHOOSE FROM. WORK WAS EXCELLENT & COMPLETED WITHIN ONE DAY. PRICE WAS VERY REASONABLE.
Description of Work: I TOOK A PIECE OF LUGGAGE IN WITH A BROKEN HANDLE. I CHOSE A NEW LEATHER HANDLE WHICH WENT WITH THE LUGGAGE & THEY INSTALLED IT.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$25

    Contact information

    2124 E COLORADO BLVD, Pasadena, CA 91107

    www.kovacsluggage.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday:
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    Licensing

    Insured
    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

    Luggage Repair,
    Leather & Vinyl Repair,
    Shoe Repair

    FAQ

    KOVACS LUGGAGE is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    KOVACS LUGGAGE accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, KOVACS LUGGAGE offers free project estimates.
    No, KOVACS LUGGAGE does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, KOVACS LUGGAGE does not offer a senior discount.
    No, KOVACS LUGGAGE does not offer emergency services.
    Yes, KOVACS LUGGAGE offers warranties.
    KOVACS LUGGAGE offers the following services: REPAIR OF BRIEFCASES, HANDBAGS, GOLF BAGS,MUSIC CASES, TRUNKS AND LUGGAGE. FREE MONOGRAMMING WITH PURCHASE OF BRIEFCASES, WALLETS AND LUGGAGE.

    Contact information

    2124 E COLORADO BLVD, Pasadena, CA 91107

    www.kovacsluggage.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday:
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM