A Las Vegas woman has gone viral for demonstrating how to buy uncollected packages — like those sent through the mail — containing jewelry, gift cards and electronics for just a dollar each.
Stephanie Grime, 40, a content creator from Las Vegas, has captivated TikTokers with her unboxing videos of opening undeliverable packages she bought online.
So far, she’s found $50 gift cards, Nespresso pods, a milk frother, high-end makeup, designer Dolce and Gabbana sunglasses, and even a Polaroid camera — all for a tiny fraction of what they actually cost.
A Las Vegas woman has gone viral for demonstrating how to buy uncollected packages at $1 each
Stephanie Grime resumed her unconventional hobby after attending a local swap meet, where she came across three stands selling unclaimed postal packages
She now opens the packages on TikTok where she has gained millions of fans
Grime resumed her unconventional hobby after attending a local swap meet, where she came across three stalls selling unclaimed postal packages.
She was intrigued and bought 100 of the undeliverable packages and decided to open them up on camera for her 1.5 million followers on TikTok.
Since her first video was so popular, with 47.1 million views and over eight million likes, she has continued to open packages on camera.
“When I bought my first packs, I knew right away that I wanted to do a series by opening it online because I knew people would want to see it,” she told Jam Press.
In addition to purchasing the packs from the swap meet, they can also be purchased from various websites. Buyers can bid on specific bundles with known content, but they can also buy “surprise bundles” with unknown items in bulk.
“When I bought my first packs, I knew right away that I wanted to do a series by opening it online because I knew people would want to see it,” she told Jam Press
She bought a large box of packets that cost $1 each. Inside she found Dolce & Gabbana sunglasses and a Polaroid camera
She also unwrapped gift cards for Applebee’s and Raising Cane’s, as well as a Visa gift card
She was particularly impressed with this set of Nespresso capsules
She opened articles from all categories including Ray-Ban sunglasses
In one particular video, she demonstrates opening one of these surprise packages, which is pulled from a giant box labeled “Paleta Sorpresa, $1,” which translates to “surprise palette.”
“Don’t ask me how it’s legal, but you can buy lost mail for a dollar at the Las Vegas swap meet,” she says, showing a clip of her buying the goods.
Grime opens the first package and reveals a $50 Visa gift card.
‘[My favorite item] So far it’s been a three-carat tanzanite stone that’s been so beautiful,” she said.
But there are a few packages she should have left unopened.
“I found dead crickets, clipped toenails, a bag of rocks, a potato and even literal air sacs,” Grimet told Jam Press.
“Once I opened a package that had a note in it that said ‘Please enjoy your air guitar!’ So it’s definitely a gamble.
“I found dead crickets, clipped toenails, a bag of rocks, a potato and even literal air sacs,” Grimet told Jam Press
This bag of potatoes was one of her less exciting finds in the unclaimed packages
This bag of tuna salad wasn’t exactly disgusting, but it wasn’t exciting either
The American also opened this can of Heinz macaroni and cheese, which isn’t sold in the US (unless it’s imported).
In addition to uncollected mail — which can’t be collected if it’s sent to the wrong address or if the person it’s being mailed to is no longer at the address given, among other things — she’s also bought uncollected baggage that left at airports.
Other items she has opened include a Bible, plates of Norman Rockwell-inspired artwork, a message in a bottle, a signed vintage record, cassette tapes, a snow globe, a locket with a drawing of a middle finger inside, tuna, a gently used coach -Bag, highlighter and New Kids on the Block trading cards.
She also got what appeared to be ben wa balls, as well as a few other items unsuitable for TikTok.
She was particularly lucky with several Apple Pencils, an Apple Magic Keyboard, a $15 gift card from Raising Cane, an author-signed copy of Twilight, old comic books, and a figurine of the Queen of England.
Her videos have garnered her millions of fans.
“I never thought people would like it so much,” she said.
“After my videos became popular, they became hard to find [these parcels] Since they kept selling out, I was able to go back and stock up on two full pallets to have enough room for the contents,” she said
Grime estimates that she has made thousands of dollars from these packs, as she resells around 80% of items on eBay at a discounted price
Some of the items are quite valuable, like this Apple Pencil. She found two of them
She also found an old Coach bag that she wanted to resell on eBay
“After my videos became popular, they became hard to find [these parcels] Since they always sold out I was able to go back and stock up on two full pallets to ensure enough content.’
Her followers seem to be loving the bizarre past and flocked to the comments to share their thoughts.
“Did I watch 97 of these in a row?!” commented one viewer.
Another person added, “It’s all fun and games until you find your lost Amazon order inside.”
“What if the person who missed that gift card checked this out,” wrote another.
One person said: “There’s no way this is legal? Where’s that lawyer tiktok guy?’
Grime estimates that she has made thousands of dollars from these packs, as she resells around 80% of items on eBay at a discounted price.
Many of its viewers love the series, but some people object to it opening other people’s mail, believing the act should be illegal.
Many of its viewers love the series, but some people object to it opening other people’s mail, believing the act should be illegal
“I’ve had lawyers and postmen dueling my videos and telling people that once the mail is dubbed and unclaimed, it’s perfectly legal by law,” she said
“I also emphasized the fact that unless I buy these packs cheap, craft content, and resell them at discounted prices, they would likely just end up in landfill,” she said
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“If they cannot find the rightful recipient or sender, the package will either be destroyed, donated or sold [to a government dealer] where it will then be auctioned,” she explained
“It can be quite a wild chase, but I know many who do [find these locally] and there are some states that have freestanding stores that also sell uncollected mail,” she said
“I’ve had lawyers and postmen dueling my videos and telling people that once the mail is dubbed and unclaimed, it’s perfectly legal by law,” she said.
“I also emphasized the fact that if I didn’t buy these packs cheaply, craft content and resell them at discounted prices, they would likely just end up in landfill.
“I also buy lost airline baggage and abandoned storage units, which are the same thing.
“Suppose you send someone a package and for some reason it doesn’t arrive, e.g. B. If the address is scratched off, the mailbox is full, or nobody is home to sign it, then this goes to the Postal Recovery Center.
“If they cannot find the rightful recipient or sender, the package will either be destroyed, donated or sold [to a government dealer] where it will be auctioned.
“It can be quite a wild chase, but I know many who do [find these locally] and there are some states that have freestanding stores that also sell uncollected mail,” she said.