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Unclaimed baggage: Their loss could be your gain

Heading on vacation can be great, but sometimes our suitcases don’t quite make it to the destination. So what happens to the luggage that’s left over at airports? In America, most of it gets sold to one company that eventually sells it to customers worldwide.

The Deal Diva takes a deeper dive into what people leave behind at the airport, and how you can buy it

Dozens of suitcases and other luggage sit stacked up in Montreal airport.
Anna-May Zeviar explains how you can actually buy the baggage that is never picked up at the airport. (Submitted by Michelle Barter)

Have you ever lost your luggage while travelling? Millions of people do every year. And inside those bags is a treasure trove of things from basic to quirky and collectable.

Listen below to hear more about what kinds of deals are up for grabs when it comes to unclaimed baggage.

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You can find more money saving tips at cbc.ca/dealdiva (CBC Graphics/Lianne Sabourin)