I am not particularly forgetful, but this is the exact reason I have had a fed ex account for eons. When I want something shipped to me ( for whatever reason) I have 3 choices with regards to day of arrival, (next, 2nd, and 3rd) and 3 choices as to arrival time on next day...and each is billed at different costs- so I have control.

It sounds as if the business center is charging you for packing the item, as well as a premium rate to ship it. This is not uncommon, as it does take their time, labor, and billing to arrange it.

As far as not having your items for the rest of the trip, why don't you have them shipped to where you are...OR just buy new and have a spare.

I have always paid to get things returned- but quite honestly, never thought it would be free, so offered up my fed ex account # immediately. I was just grateful they would take the time to pack it up and send it. Paying postage for my own carelessness seemed a rather small price to pay!

Once leaving the Doral I knocked my purse over right as I was leaving the room. Already late, I grabbed everything up and left - only to realize when I got home I had somehow missed my camera. I called, and sure enough, they found it under a piece of furniture...no problem, here is my Fed Ex number, can you send it. Arrived the next day - along with my GPS, a battery charger, and a wallet filled with gift cards...none of which I had yet missed!