Becky Chorlton, who lives in Leam, Cheshire, England, is an Internet celebrity on TikTok. Recently, she filmed an unboxing video for her fans.
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said it was unboxing, but in fact it was more like opening a blind box. Because Becky opened it, it was actually a suitcase from a stranger.
Becky explained that the suitcase was not stolen, but that she bought it legally for 80 pounds.
Around the world, many unclaimed suitcases are handed over from airports to auction houses, which then auction them off. Some of these suitcases were abandoned at the airport, while others were lost by the airlines.
Some airlines have a claim period after losing a passenger's luggage.
If the airline fails to find the luggage within 21 days, it will compensate the customer. The luggage found after that time will be considered "officially lost" and has no owner.
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Each auction house handles these ownerless suitcases differently.
For example, Wellers and Mulberry Bank only sell empty suitcases, and the items inside will be taken out and sold separately;
Greasbys and BCVA only sell empty suitcases. In addition, they also sell "blind suitcase boxes" with luggage inside.
Before the box is sold, the airline will unlock the box, take away the identification documents or other items that reveal personal information, and check whether the box is illegal. After that, they will take away those particularly valuable items, such as electronic products, jewelry and perfume, and auction them separately, and the remaining "mosquito legs" will be classified as "clearance processing."
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Some auction houses will let buyers check the contents of the box in advance, and some auction houses will only provide a simple description, such as "women's clothing is included".
The suitcases range in price from £10-£80, depending on whether the suitcase is full or empty.
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The box Becky got came from Heathrow Airport in London.
Heathrow Airport will help customers keep their lost items for three months. During this period, tourists can get their luggage back for 25 pounds. , as for this box, it is overdue.
Then Becky started the unboxing activity.
She opened the outer packaging, revealing a blue delsy suitcase.
The suitcase retails for around £275, meaning that this one suitcase alone has paid off for Becky.
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opened the box, and on top was an anti-itch cream and some brand new white underwear.
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Digging deeper, there are many gorgeous and colorful traditional costumes.
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Below is a Pink Floyd T-shirt, three pairs of pajamas, a black Primark bag and hundreds of sanitary napkins.
Becky found a navy blue Tommy Hilfiger women's waterproof jacket in the suitcase. This is probably the most expensive piece of clothing in the suitcase. This piece of clothing can be sold online for 100 pounds.
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In addition to these, Becky also found some used cosmetics, including Maybelline mascara, eyelash curlers, nail care kits, used cotton pads and some brushes.
There are also some dark blue retro-style lee jeans and a few unlabeled H&M tops in the box.
A long dress with a green floral pattern, £78; a pink Puma sports bra, £20.
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When Becky saw a guess shoulder bag, she was extremely excited, but she soon discovered that it was a fake bag.
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All that's left are some bits and pieces of receipts, moisturizer and the like.
There is also an orange cartoon TXU with "Happy Halloween" printed on it, a black underwear, a white shirt and a pair of ordinary jeans...
When Becky turned to the end, she felt a little strange,
because there were no travelers in this box. Socks, shoes or other vacation items that you will bring.
But no matter what, her trip was fruitful.
She said that she had ordered another suitcase, and she was really curious about the difference between these suitcases.
After Becky's video was released, it immediately aroused discussion among netizens. In the eyes of netizens, this activity was too "scary":
"New fear: watching an Internet celebrity happily open the box of me on tiktok Lost luggage."
"I feel violated and it's not even my lost luggage."
"I'm angry and I'm sad. , but I am still very angry. "
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" Can you imagine how the owner felt when he saw this video? "
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" Haha, I lost my luggage after returning home from vacation. Don't want anyone to open my suitcase."
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" So can airlines make money from 'losing' your luggage? "
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" No matter who buys my suitcase Everyone will be disappointed. There are only old clothes from Primark and a cute teddy bear. "
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I think the netizen is right. Think about it, if your luggage is lost, what will happen to you? Internet celebrity opens the box and shows the world the underwear you put in the box...
Wow...
