Unclaimed Baggage in Scottsboro offers great bargains and the thrill of the chase

Scottsboro, Alabama - The thrill of the hunt can not be compared to the excitement of discovery - not the rush we feel when we find the perfect thing for the perfect price.

Now more than ever, people like, want and need to find a bargain. Fortunately, North Alabama has an unusual solution for savvy buyers - Unclaimed Baggage in Scottsboro.

Unclaimed Baggage is a local landmark and has received national attention from the likes of Oprah Winfrey and David Letterman.

While living in Huntsville for 30 years, I had never been to unclaimed luggage. During the weekend tax free, I made the trip.

From wedding dresses to wet suits, jewelry, gadgets, fashion, film, Unclaimed Baggage has a dizzying array of items in the store 40,000 square feet.

"You never know what you find," said Brenda Cantrell, director of marketing for unclaimed luggage. "It may be a great coat, cute shoes, diamond earrings, an iPad, a book or you missed an amazing piece of art is unexpected -.. A treasure hunt, an experience "

The expansive store is laid out like any store, helping buyers find exactly what they want.

Shop women's clothing, men's clothing, luggage, DVDs and CDs, electronics, sporting goods, shoes, books, jewelry, handbags, lingerie, toys and more. It is easy to get overwhelmed. Cantrell has some tips for shopping.

"Come with an open mind and a sense of adventure," said Cantrell. "Take time to wander in the departments. Bring a friend if you can and make a day of it. Take a basket when you arrive, because sometimes they are hard to find, and if you see something you like , you'd better put in your cart and then, because chances are if you return later, it may not be there. Have fun."

The store has numerous articles and, with 7,000 new articles added to the sales floor every day, the shopping experience is a little different on every trip. Here is a sampling of some treasures over my visit.

The electronics department was a busy intersection in activity as people prepared to return to school. E-readers, portable game consoles, iPods, iPhones, cameras, laptops were all available, and a lot less incredible discounts.

Nintendo DS Lite is available for $ 49.99 and more - about half their retail price. Also run a half-off retail from $ 75.99 and $ 89.99, respectively, were the Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi. Sony e-readers were also in abundance, with prices starting at $ 55.99.

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