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Second chance for returned Amazon parcels

The rush on the vending machines in Center West is enormous.(Bild: Christian Jauschowetz)

The first vending machine for returned Amazon goods is located in Graz's Center West - you buy without knowing the contents beforehand. Even operators have been surprised by the rush so far. 

It has long been possible to buy undeliverable parcels or returned goods from Amazon online. Now the first such machine in Styria is located in the Center West shopping center in Graz. "You pay 14.90 euros for a small parcel and 19.90 for a larger one," explains operator Mario Tschemernegg.

Vending machine already empty three times
The rush so far has been enormous: "We put the vending machine into operation on Friday - by Monday it was already empty three times. I practically have to drive to Graz every day to refill the shelves," smiles the Predinger. He receives the parcels directly from Amazon - currently only from the US giant, but other delivery services could be added in the future. "And I don't know what's inside myself. But the value of the products is usually higher than the price you have to pay. That's probably what makes it so appealing - it's like a surprise egg for adults," says Tschemernegg.

From drones to dog costumes
The range of products that have been pulled out of the packaging in Graz so far is certainly broad - from drones to smartwatches, from dog costumes to diving sets and handbags, almost everything has been included.