Well, that’s a treasure hunt we never knew we needed – the viral ‘lost parcels’ pop-up boasting thousands of lost parcels has taken the internet by storm, and now it’s making a stop in Glasgow this June.
King Colis is officially bringing its “lost packages” treasure hunt experience to Scotland with 10 tonnes of parcels, with a week-long event at St Enoch Shopping Centre between June 15 and June 21. The company has hosted similar events across Europe, and has gained a significant social media following from it. During past events, people have reportedly found designer items, such as trainers, home gadgets and collectable cards.
Ultimately, unclaimed parcels get destroyed, and the events allow them to have a second life – so far, over 2,000 tonnes of ‘lost packages’ have been saved since 2023.
The ‘lost parcels’ treasure hunt event in Glasgow
The premise of the ‘lost parcels’ event is fairly straightforward – treasure hunters get 10 minutes to pick their parcels before they go to checkout. What is more, the parcels cannot be opened until after they are purchased. The costs are £2.50 per 100 grams, and visitors pay for the weight of their parcels. There is no limit on how many parcels one can get, as long as it is done within the 10-minute window.
While the entry to the ‘lost parcels’ event is free to enter, guests can expect queues due to the popularity of the experience. However, those wanting to skip queues can purchase a fast-track ticket here.
Opening times:
- Monday (June 15): 12pm-6pm
- Tuesday to Saturday (June 16-20): 9am-6pm
- Sunday (June 21): 10am-6pm
Speaking ahead of the Glasgow launch, King Colis CEO and co-founder Killian Denis said: “People are tired of shopping always feeling the same, and I think that’s why the mystery element has connected with so many people online.
“You can spend ten minutes digging through parcels with your friends or family and genuinely have no clue what you’re about to walk away with. That surprise is what makes it fun.
“We’ve seen people uncover everything from valuable collectables to designer items, but even when the contents aren’t life-changing, people still love the experience of the hunt itself.
“The response to our pop-ups and TikTok videos has been incredible, and we’ve wanted to bring the experience to Scotland for a long time. Glasgow felt like the obvious place to do it first.”
