Use my trick here:
http://www.dansdeals.com/archives/112462
@DanBased on that post and your responses in the comments, it seems that in order to bring a regular carry-on bag you need to book the flight with the united card not just have one associated with your account. Do you think it's worth it to cancel a booking with UR points, get a card, and rebook to save the $60 on luggage?
Also, why do you only have a link on DD for the consumer United card not the business, the business sounds like a better deal?