Baggage services now catering to budget travelers

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http://www.usatoday.com/travel/deals/inside/2010-06-17-budget-luggage-shipping_N.htm

Nowadays, baggage is a hot commodity. Long gone are the days when you could show up for a vacation with two suitcases in tow and check them for free. Last year, the airlines made $7.8 billion in fees, a good portion of that revenue coming from checked bags. In short, they're here to stay. The big secret? Believe it or not, you now may be able to get a better deal by shipping your bags ahead of you.