Unclaimed Baggage, a popular merchant of lost luggage, has announced the expansion of its online store to include shipping to Canada, Europe (including the UK), Australia and New Zealand.
The expansion invites online shoppers to snag luxe brands, electronics, jewellery and other merchandise at a bargain price.
“Reflecting on our history and unique business model, it’s remarkable to consider that what began with a borrowed truck and a $300 loan a little more than 50 years ago, is now an international business with millions of shoppers,” president of Unclaimed Baggage, Paul Okimoto, said.
“Given the unprecedented volume of unclaimed luggage and cargo across the transportation industry right now, and with the global economy requiring people to find ways to make their dollars stretch a little bit further, the time is right to extend the Unclaimed Baggage experience beyond U.S. borders.”
The retailer stocks approximately 7,000 unique, heavily discounted items each day in the retail store where they are discovered and “reclaimed” by new owners. Store finds range from clothing and sporting goods to musical instruments, vintage concert t-shirts and even exotic treasures, such as a 40-carat emerald, all at a bargain price.
In 2020, when the pandemic caused Unclaimed Baggage to temporarily close its doors for the first time in its history, the pause in foot traffic served as a catalyst to develop a one-of-a-kind online store that has attracted more than 5.5 million visitors and counting.
The store has made national news for its ever-changing array of unique items from around the world, all sold at incredible value.
“While we’re grateful for the continued growth of our business, what we’re most proud of as an organisation is the opportunity to redeem lost and unclaimed items, giving them a second life and supporting sustainability,” Okimoto added.
Featured Image: Lost baggage on a conveyor belt at the airport. (iStock/PLBernier)
