The Unclaimed Baggae Centre
Jun 19, 2002 | 5:11 am
#2
In Memoriam
Join Date: Jul 2001
Posts: 35,554
I have not been there in over a year, it isn't like it used to be. It used to have a Carnival or Flea Market atmosphere, disorganized chaos and the fun was in the hunt (for me)
It is now alphabetized and categorized with a huge mixture of surplus goods mixed in.
The "deals" were not to be found by me. I would say, no, not worth the trip. Unless you happen to have business in Scottsboro Alabama. (I assume this is the one you are refering to, it is the only one I know of)
[This message has been edited by underpressure (edited 06-19-2002).]
It is now alphabetized and categorized with a huge mixture of surplus goods mixed in.
The "deals" were not to be found by me. I would say, no, not worth the trip. Unless you happen to have business in Scottsboro Alabama. (I assume this is the one you are refering to, it is the only one I know of)
[This message has been edited by underpressure (edited 06-19-2002).]
Jun 19, 2002 | 5:12 am
#3
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: This year we're going to the BAFTAs!
Posts: 5,518
I don't know if it's worth a visit, but they appear to be alive and well:
http://www.unclaimedbaggage.com
http://www.unclaimedbaggage.com
Jun 19, 2002 | 7:19 am
#5
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Dallas, TX USA
Posts: 2,257
A friend of mine saw a glowing report on it either on TV or in print, then made a special trip there with a group of friends. She was extremely, extremely disappointed. According to her there were few, if any, bargains to be found and much of the merchandise fell into the category of things nobody would want if they were free (half-empty bottles of perfume, used personal items, etc.). Her characterization of the place was sort of bad garage sale meets Goodwill/Salvation Army store with prices generally jacked up 2 or 3 or 4 times what you would expect for the quality and definitely not worth a visit unless you happened to be already driving right by the place anyway.