flyer31 ,

I assume you firstly noticed that something went wrong when you did not find your luggage in LAX after staring at the belt for two hours and seeing it finally stop , is that right ?

Did you then leave the airport in tears and sadness without mentioning the situation to anybody or did you discuss further activities at a counter which deals with LOST LUGGAGE ?

At that occasion you should have received some advice related to immediate acqusition of basic equipment like for example underpants . Depending on local habits they might have also asked you to read a piece of paper which explains any further strategies .

Let us start from there . 250 gross would be a joke .