Luggage get broken and torn with regular use. And people love to overuse their favorite luggage. Frugal people want their tattered luggage repaired rather buying a new one. Some people find buying another bag an expensive solution. And so to save money, they would rather order luggage repair parts and mend the bag themselves instead.

One piece of luggage could cost several thousand dollars. Rich people will see no trouble taking out several rolls of bills from their wallets or bank accounts just to get a new traveler's bag. But not all people are as lucky. For most of us, alternative solutions are considered. And that's when the option of sending the luggage for repairs comes up.

And doing that pays off most of the time. Buying luggage repair parts are cheaper than buying a whole new luggage. For example, if the wheels of your luggage got broken, buying replacements would cost around $18 to $26 a set. The handles are sold at $22 from luggage repair parts dealer. It's easy to see the difference between repairing and buying a new one.

Luggage repair parts that can also be replaced are stitches, zippers, and pull handles. Zippers can be bought at $19. Pull handles may cost as much as $65, but it is still cheap compared to getting a luggage from the store. Loose stitches on the luggage can be repaired too. Luggage repair centers usually charge $3 per inch.

There are luggage repair centers that charge a minimum repair amount. It's just around $15 though so don't worry, it isn't much. There are also some that tend to charge other fees such as storage, service, and handling fees. Know first if any of these charges exist before you agree to send your luggage to them for repairs.

Some luggage repair centers allow for pick up and delivery of the bag to be repaired. This service is rarely free so expect to be billed for it too. Try to get a quote or an assessment of your luggage through the internet or the phone. You might need to know first the brand and year you bought bag so they can make a good assessment of how much you are to spend.