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What is the Real Cost to Ship Luggage?
THE COST TO SHIP LUGGAGE WITH
Luggage Forward
At Luggage Forward, we believe in total transparency when it comes to the cost to ship luggage. We publish all-inclusive rates to each of the 200+ countries and territories that we ship luggage to. The price you see is the price you pay. No surprises. With Luggage Forward, there are never any additional fees or surcharges. See our prices:
COST TO SHIP LUGGAGE WITH
Traditional Carriers
The cost of shipping that same piece of luggage via FedEx or other traditional shipping companies may not be what it first appears. The “base price” or “freight charge” is just a portion of the total cost of shipping luggage because there are many basic shipping features that you’ll pay extra for – like a doorstep pickup.
Here are a few of the charges to be aware of if you’re comparing the cost of shipping luggage with FedEx or UPS:
FEDEX OR UPS
LUGGAGE FORWARD
Pickup Fee
$4-$16
$0
Fuel Surcharge
5%-20%
$0
Residential Surcharge - per bag
$4.45 - $5.50
$0
Additional Handling - per bag
$12.75 - $20
$0
Value Protection - per bag
$5.90
$0
Here Are A Few Of The Charges To Be Aware Of If You’re Comparing The Cost Of Shipping Luggage With Fedex Or UPS:
Base Fees
BASE RATE
$10+ Per Pound
Every shipper charges a base rate for your shipment that typically is calculated based on weight of your bag, distance of shipment and speed of service. Be careful because the base rate is often just a part of the total price you will end up paying.
DIMENSIONAL WEIGHT
+30% Or More
Pickup & Delivery Fees
PICKUP FEE
$4 - $16
If you would like your luggage picked up at your home or business, it will cost you. Most shippers charge between $4 and $16 per package for a residential pickup. Some specialty luggage shipping services even charge $50 just to pickup your bags!
RESIDENTIAL SURCHARGE
$4.45 - $5.50 Per Bag
Yup, there’s a fee to have your items delivered to a residence with traditional shipping providers. This adds to the cost of shipping luggage with UPS or FedEx if you want to have your bags delivered back to your home after a vacation.
Freight & Handling Charges
FUEL SURCHARGE
+5% – 20%
Fuel surcharges are charged by all traditional shipping companies and some specialty luggage shipping companies as well. Fuel surcharges are calculated as a percentage of the shipping price and can really increase the cost of shipping luggage.
ADDITIONAL HANDLING
$12.75 - $20
If you want to send your luggage without a box, you can do that but the bag and contents will not be covered for loss or damage…and you’ll be charged at least $12.75 per bag by the shipper for an “additional handling” charge!
Packaging & Coverage
PACKAGING
$10+ Per Bag
If you want to have the value of your luggage and contents covered with a traditional shipping company, you’ll have to make sure it’s packaged in a box or corrugated container. If you don’t have a box that will fit your suitcase, you can go to The UPS Store or FedEx Office and they will package items for a fee.
VALUE PROTECTION
$5.90
Luggage Forward includes $500 of value protection coverage with every bag we ship. The same coverage from FedEx or UPS would cost an additional $5.90 per bag. Some specialty luggage shipping companies charge $20 per $500 of coverage!
COMPARE ACTUAL SHIPPING RATES
Final Cost of Shipping Luggage
In order to understand the full apples-to-apples comparison between Luggage Forward and other shippers, it is important to take into account all of the fees and surcharges imposed by other shippers to compare the total cost of shipping luggage.
Here is what you would pay to ship a 50lb suitcase that measures 28H x 20W x 14L from a residence in New York to Los Angeles:
FedEx or UPS
LUGGAGE FORWARD
Base Price
$137.25
$139
Additional Fees
$66
$0
Total Cost
$203.25
$139
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