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fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

I went to Christmas pop-up shop in Dublin selling misplaced packages and this is what was in my mystery parcels

The concept has drawn huge crowds across Europe because some shoppers abroad have found everything from collectable gold bars to rare Pokémon cards worth up to €2,000. The start-up said that it buys lost e-commerce packages, repackages them and sells them in their "original state", offering shoppers a "real-life treasure hunt" and said it prevents thousands of items from being destroyed. However, it's worth noting that after my visit, a huge amount of packaging was left behind.
Startup companies
E-Commerce
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
3 months ago

Online Mystery Boxes Explained - How They Work, What You Win, and Real Odds | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Online mystery boxes sell themed surprise items at fixed prices with varied odds, often returning less than purchase value but occasionally yielding high-value prizes.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 months ago

GameStop Reselling Pokemon Cards In Pricey Mystery Boxes

GameStop's mystery boxes of Pokémon cards offer poor value and fail to meet customer expectations.
Privacy professionals
fromMoneywise
6 months ago

'Let's see what happens': NYC store goes viral for selling $4 'mystery boxes' - but some packages come with an extra shocking surprise. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself

Returned items may still have personal information attached, raising concerns about data privacy.
Businesses like Walmart and Amazon are taking steps to ensure customer information is protected before resale.
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