Bronx Store's $4 Mystery Packages Go Viral on TikTok
CBS New YorkJuly 7, 20252 min121,166 views
8 connectionsΒ·10 entities in this videoβViral Mystery Packages at Dollar Universe
- π― A store in the Bronx, Dollar Universe, has gained viral attention for selling mystery packages for just $4 each.
- π‘ The packages are sourced from major retailers like Amazon and Walmart, with customers unaware of the contents.
The Shopping Experience
- ποΈ Shoppers like Simone Simpson are drawn to the store by viral TikTok videos, hoping to find valuable items.
- β The element of surprise is a key attraction, with customers guessing the contents by shaking the packages.
- π Some customers have reported finding surprising items such as tablets, phones, and computer equipment.
Business Operations and Impact
- π¦ Store manager Louise Elante explains he buys these packages in pallets from liquidation centers.
- π The store sells over 500 packages daily, attracting customers from local areas and even internationally, like from Jamaica.
- β¨ The viral phenomenon has significantly increased foot traffic and business for the beauty supply store.
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