Jeff Rossen investigates Amazon mystery boxes to see if they deliver treasure or trash, uncovering surprising deals and potential profits. Amazon mystery boxes are gaining popularity, promising a mix ...

Syracuse, N.Y. — Hundreds of people lined the sidewalk on Syracuse’s West Side earlier this month. There was a bounce house and free cotton candy for the kids. But that’s not what brought the crowd.

Near the back of Hometown Kountry Marketplace in Maumelle lurked a pyramid of pre-packaged Amazon mystery boxes with the come-hither price of $55. I kept walking but I couldn't shake the desire to ...

Syracuse, N.Y. -- In February, the Amazon mystery box giveaway at Nottingham High School went around the circle, out onto the road and into a nearby plaza, and up to the road toward Syracuse ...

Amazon mystery boxes are gaining popularity, promising a mix of returned items at a fraction of their original cost. But are they worth the gamble? Jeff Rossen purchased two boxes — a general ...