if I could afford a guitar that merits a case that costs as much as these, plus the annual insurance..

I still wouldn't buy any of it.

I be just be as content to travel and buy a decent used guitar at a shop at the destination..

and if travelling regularly, leave the guitars with trusted family or mates for next time I visited...

But then I take my guitars/mando thingies to gigs on the train wrapped in bin bags for protection from the rain,

stuffed into whatever padded gig bags still have working zips.