I bought the world’s cheapest mystery box for £2.50 – I was worried it might be junk but people reckon I hit the jackpot
IT’S always a gamble buying a mystery box.
But Becky decided to take a chance when she spotted the “world’s cheapest mystery box”, for just £2.50 in her local charity superstore.
After grabbing one of the small boxes, and a couple of the £5 larger ones, she took them all home, and enlisted the help of her mum to open them.
“My mum is gonna whack it open and we’re gonna see if it’s worth it,” Becky said.
Upon opening the box, right at the top there was some Union Jack bunting, followed by two black mirrors, two plastic wine glasses, two candles and a gravy boat.
Not everything in there was secondhand, as they also found a brand new Skinny Dip mug, still in the box, a bangle bracelet which was also still boxed, and a sealed Soap & Glory bath bomb.
There was a little glass with bees on it, a phone charm, two yellow bowls, a water bottle, a yellow salad bowl and a mini Tupperware box.
Where to find mystery boxes
MYSTERY boxes are becoming more and more popular, with people keen to take a gamble in buying one. But where can you get one from?
Charity shops
Lots of charity shops have started putting together mystery boxes as a way to get rid of stock that they’ve been otherwise unable to sell. While you can never guarantee what you’re going to get, these boxes are usually cheaper than ones bought elsewhere.
eBay
Many retailers use eBay to sell their stock, with options on the auction site including unclaimed luggage or parcel returns, all put together in a mystery box. It’s not like a normal ‘auction’ though – there will usually be a buy it now price so it’s just like any other internet transaction.
Online retailers
As the popularity of mystery boxes increases, other retailers have started selling them in the hope that they will be a hit among customers. Have a look on sites such as Amazon, Etsy and Wowcher, and you’ll often find the mystery boxes are listed by genre too.
If there’s a particular niche mystery box you’re looking for, it’s always worth searching for it. There are so many websites out there selling mystery boxes, you’ll undoubtedly find what you’re after.
As with buying anything online, make sure you are purchasing from a trusted retailer and a secure website.
She also found a mug, some mini mirrors, a key chain, a teacup, some brand new swim goggles and, somewhat randomly, a single knife.
Becky concluded the haul with a red vase, a little carry case and two picture frames.
“Do you think this box was worth £2.50???” Becky captioned the video.
The comments section was immediately filled with people weighing in, with one writing: “100% worth it!! Well done!”
“Score!” another praised.
As a third said: “The 1st 2 mirrors – OMG jackpot!”
“You’ve done great with that,” someone else said.
“Well worth the money, I’d have been happy with half of that.”
“For £2.50!!!!!!!!! Cheaper than a meal deal,” another pointed out.
“omg, definitely worth it,” someone else said.
While another wrote: “Even £1 each you’ve made money!”
Not everyone was impressed though.
“So everything that’s probably been sitting in the store for years?” one sighed.
To which Becky replied: “Even so £2.50 is a pretty good deal.
“It’s a donation to charity and I can definitely make use of at least some of this stuff!”