An improved baggage drop system, method of modification, baggage counter and retrofit system for receiving baggage from a passenger are disclosed. In one aspect the baggage drop system includes a housing adjacent a conveyor system. A first system is operable by the passenger to generate a baggage tag upon receipt of passenger information, and also actuates the conveyor system. A second system is operable by a second person to print a baggage tag, and to actuate the conveyor system. Only one of the first system or the second system is operable at a single point in time.