Tired of having to pay for your bags when traveling by air? I’ve heard of people who ship their items ahead of time to avoid baggage fees. UPS has come up with a solution – Luggage Boxes.
They look like cardboard suitcases and have a handle. A small box is $12.95 and a large is $17.95 and doesn’t include shipping. But is this really going to save you some money? Wallet Pop isn’t so sure.
Most airlines charge about $25 to check your bag. With a small luggage box, which can hold up to 55 pounds, it would cost you $66 and take five business days to ship from San Francisco to Atlanta. That seems like more of a hassle to me.
According to Wallet Pop, UPS says it does save the consumer money when looked at comparable luggage… heavy or oddly sized bags. The large luggage box can hold up to 95 pounds but will cost you quite a bit and ship for about $92.
Shipping can be difficult and you’ll have to do it twice to take your stuff back home, explains the website. UPS also says they shouldn’t be used internationally. Seems to me that paying that extra $25 really isn’t that bad after all.