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€2.49 per 100 grams: this is the remarkable world behind return packages you can buy
Crates filled with boxes, sealed with tape, are being sold for €2.49 per 100 grams, allowing buyers to rummage through return packages from strangers. These packages often still display the original recipient’s name, address, and phone number. Reporter Merten Simons investigated how these return parcels end up for resale and traced their journey. The findings and details of where these packages go are featured in a special report published on 2026-09-13.
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