Unclaimed Baggage-Scottsboro, Alabama
Have you ever wondered what the airlines, and other travel and shipping companies do what items abandoned by customers? After going through the process of trying to locate owners and paying out claims, they sell them to third party liquidators. The only major physical retailer in the U.S. is the famous “Unclaimed Baggage ” store in Scottsboro, Alabama.
The company has exclusive contracts with major airlines to purchase and resell lost or unclaimed luggage contents after airlines have exhausted efforts to return them to their owners. The 50,000 square foot store sells clothes, shoes, electronics, jewelry and luxury goods.
Visitors should plan their trip with a full day to shop for all the bargains. Restrooms and a cafe are available for a break from all the shopping excitement. Unclaimed Baggage a perfect example of what can happen when a person acts upon a great idea.
Million of pieces of luggage items end up at the store each year and some are the unusual. Online shopping is also available.
Once you make your way to the “bargain basement”, boxes are stacked up and ready to be sold un-opened. This is where you may get lucky, and if you don’t it will still be fun. These were priced at $25.00 and they are labeled by gender and size.
The store is located at 509 W Willow Street in Scottsboro, Alabama.
Alice DeForest
Enjoying my retirement plan of gallivanting from one place to another. I’m inviting you to tag along to explore Coastal Georgia, South Carolina and beyond.
