Uploaded August 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
This video is kindly sponsored by https://www.PCBWay.com. Join me as we delve into the murky world of Amazon "Mystery Boxes". By having a "Returns Policy" that whilst incredibly restrictive is also "acceptable" to Amazon, these sellers rip people off with false promises, misleading images and junk in boxes.
00:00 - Mystery Box Rip Off Purchase
00:11 - Mark Fixes Stuff Intro
00:17 - PCBWay Sponsor Segment
00:44 - Advertisement Misrepresentation
01:22 - Promise of "equal or greater value" product
01:44 - Impressions of Unopened Package
01:54 - Weighing the Amazon Mystery Electronics Box
02:08 - Measured Dimension of the Scam Mystery Box
02:22 - Feel of box internal contents.
02:32 - Opening the box and Valuing Contents
03:40 - Reason for this video.
03:52 - The reality of Amazon Scams and how they skirt the Amazon rules by offering returns.
04:22 - Patreon Thanks!
04:44 - Further Viewing
🤞 PLEASE HELP MARK FIXES STUFF SURVIVE 🏆: Due to "The Event" my livelihood vanished in a puff of smoke. If you can spare some change to help support the channel it is really appreciated and even the smallest pledge goes a long way in helping make more content and feed my cats (and children). Visit patreon.com/markfixesstuff for more info about Patreon Benefits!
Legal: Please note that I knowingly bought this item in order to make this video and this video is an honest representation of my experience with the seller. All screen captures of the listing were taken at the time of purchase. This video and it's views are covered under UK Law as "Honest Comment".
#blindbox #ripoff #Scam
This video is kindly sponsored by https://www.PCBWay.com. Join me as we delve into the murky world of Amazon "Mystery Boxes". By having a "Returns Policy" that whilst incredibly restrictive is also "acceptable" to Amazon, these sellers rip people off with false promises, misleading images and junk in boxes.
00:00 - Mystery Box Rip Off Purchase
00:11 - Mark Fixes Stuff Intro
00:17 - PCBWay Sponsor Segment
00:44 - Advertisement Misrepresentation
01:22 - Promise of "equal or greater value" product
01:44 - Impressions of Unopened Package
01:54 - Weighing the Amazon Mystery Electronics Box
02:08 - Measured Dimension of the Scam Mystery Box
02:22 - Feel of box internal contents.
02:32 - Opening the box and Valuing Contents
03:40 - Reason for this video.
03:52 - The reality of Amazon Scams and how they skirt the Amazon rules by offering returns.
04:22 - Patreon Thanks!
04:44 - Further Viewing
🤞 PLEASE HELP MARK FIXES STUFF SURVIVE 🏆: Due to "The Event" my livelihood vanished in a puff of smoke. If you can spare some change to help support the channel it is really appreciated and even the smallest pledge goes a long way in helping make more content and feed my cats (and children). Visit patreon.com/markfixesstuff for more info about Patreon Benefits!
Legal: Please note that I knowingly bought this item in order to make this video and this video is an honest representation of my experience with the seller. All screen captures of the listing were taken at the time of purchase. This video and it's views are covered under UK Law as "Honest Comment".
#blindbox #ripoff #Scam
