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Interested in buying unclaimed Amazon packages? With all of the “mystery box” TikToks going around, the world of at-home treasure hunting seems more appealing than ever. You can get in on this exciting pastime, too—and we’re here to help you get started. Keep reading for a comprehensive guide that walks you through exactly where and how to buy these packages (without getting scammed in the process). Soon, you’ll be the proud owner of some potentially valuable Amazon treasures!
Where to Buy Unclaimed Amazon Packages
- Look for unclaimed packages on liquidation sites like liquidation.com and govdeal.com.
- Search Facebook Marketplace, Poshmark, eBay, and Craigslist for unclaimed packages.
- Research sellers on the Better Business Bureau before buying to avoid getting scammed.
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When bidding for items on a liquidation site, try “jump bidding” instead. With “jump bidding,” you over-bid slightly on the item that you want. Researchers agree that people who jump bid don’t have to submit as many total bids in the auction.[13]Thanks
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When shopping for mystery packages in person, try arriving as early as possible. That way, the shop is more likely to have unclaimed Amazon packages still in stock.Thanks
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If you do see or fall for a scam, report it to your local law enforcement agency.Thanks
References
- ↑ https://www.cnet.com/culture/did-you-know-you-can-legally-buy-someones-unclaimed-mail-well-explain/
- ↑ https://www.fastcompany.com/90683481/louis-vuitton-bags-nike-shoes-stool-samples-inside-the-bizarre-economy-of-unclaimed-amazon-packages
- ↑ https://www.cnet.com/culture/did-you-know-you-can-legally-buy-someones-unclaimed-mail-well-explain/
- ↑ https://bgr.com/guides/anyone-can-buy-undelivered-amazon-packages-heres-how/
- ↑ https://bgr.com/guides/anyone-can-buy-undelivered-amazon-packages-heres-how/
- ↑ https://www.cnet.com/culture/did-you-know-you-can-legally-buy-someones-unclaimed-mail-well-explain/
- ↑ https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/SpendingAndBorrowing/dos-and-donts-of-buying-unclaimed-amazon-packages/ar-AA1gwqGw
- ↑ https://www.fastcompany.com/90683481/louis-vuitton-bags-nike-shoes-stool-samples-inside-the-bizarre-economy-of-unclaimed-amazon-packages
- ↑ https://www.cnet.com/culture/did-you-know-you-can-legally-buy-someones-unclaimed-mail-well-explain/
- ↑ https://www.cnet.com/culture/did-you-know-you-can-legally-buy-someones-unclaimed-mail-well-explain/
- ↑ https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/SpendingAndBorrowing/dos-and-donts-of-buying-unclaimed-amazon-packages/ar-AA1gwqGw
- ↑ https://www.bbb.org/all/spot-a-scam/how-to-identify-a-fake-website
- ↑ https://pubsonline.informs.org/doi/abs/10.1287/mnsc.1040.0286