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Todays Washington Post had an article entitled "Bugged by Baggage Fee? It could be worst." If paying the extra $15 to check on bag on Amercain Airlines bothers you here are alternatives for shipping a bag one way weighing in at 35 pounds from Washington DC to San Francisco (downtown locations).

Bottom line is dont complain about paying the extra $$ for a luggage fee, the options are expensive!

US Postal Service
$36.95 ........Seven day parcel post
$123.90 ......Overnight service

DHL
$52.40........ Seven day ground
$274.75.......(From) next day air

FedEx
$44.07........Five day ground
$274.75......Next day air

UPS
$44.06........Five day ground
$189.38......Next day air

Luggage Service Companies

Luggage Express
$156.41.......Three day economy service
$296.87.......Overnight express

Luggage Forward
$124.....Seven day basic service
$273.....Overnight express

Luggage Free
$57.75......Five day service
$145.25....Overnight service