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The order is shipped by the seller\u2014often from Asia (yes, China remains the world\u2019s factory)\u2014but the customer never receives it. This can happen for several reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The address is incorrect (NPAI: \u201cDoes Not Live at the Given Address\u201d)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The customer refuses the delivery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The carrier makes a mistake (yes, it happens)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-vsYpIB234q\" class=\"wp-block-nectar-blocks-text nectar-blocks-text\">In all three cases, the parcel is returned to a logistics center in the customer\u2019s country. It is stored there for\u00a0<strong>30 days<\/strong>. If no one claims it within that period, companies like\u00a0<strong>Icitatou<\/strong>\u00a0buy them by the kilo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-GdD6e7ywaj\" class=\"wp-block-nectar-blocks-text nectar-blocks-text nectar-gt-2YUc1c0Mpj\"><strong><strong>Advantages of lost parcels:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Brand-new products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Often trendy items (currently \u201cin style\u201d)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wide variety (clothing, accessories, tech gadgets, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-QXReOMGE6o\" class=\"wp-block-nectar-blocks-text nectar-blocks-text nectar-gt-2YUc1c0Mpj\"><strong><strong>What is a mystery box?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-re4ipXsFJX\" class=\"wp-block-nectar-blocks-text nectar-blocks-text\">A mystery box is a\u00a0surprise box intentionally created by a seller. The seller knows exactly what is inside\u2014the surprise is only for the customer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-3qjz99lkQo\" class=\"wp-block-nectar-blocks-text nectar-blocks-text\">Although a mystery box keeps a playful aspect, the\u00a0quality of the products is often lower. In most cases, these are overstock or unsold items from large e-commerce platforms. The products may be acceptable, but often outdated or no longer trendy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-ednILgya5L\" class=\"wp-block-nectar-blocks-text nectar-blocks-text\">That\u2019s why\u00a0Icitatou\u00a0makes a clear distinction between the two categories. Many unscrupulous companies blur the line between mystery boxes and lost parcels to sell their unsold stock while benefiting from the \u201csurprise\u201d effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-NZGEmnBRKO\" class=\"wp-block-nectar-blocks-text nectar-blocks-text\">With\u00a0Icitatou, you will\u00a0never encounter such practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-gpm1Mok1ia\" class=\"wp-block-nectar-blocks-text nectar-blocks-text\">All our lost parcels are\u00a0certified and authentic: real undelivered orders containing\u00a0new and current products. 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