You've heard about lost packages and are wondering if it's really profitable? Good news: reselling undeliverable packages is an accessible business, with little starting capital, and it's attracting more and more self-employed entrepreneurs in France. Here's a complete guide to getting started.

What is a lost or undeliverable package?

An NPAI (N'habite Pas à l'Adresse Indiquée - Does Not Live at the Indicated Address) package is a package that the carrier could not deliver to its recipient. After several unsuccessful attempts, these packages are recovered by specialized wholesalers, who resell them in bulk by the kilo — 100% sealed and unsorted.

You can find everything in them: clothes, electronics, accessories, toys, cosmetics... The contents are unknown in advance, which also makes it a very popular product on social media in the form of "unboxing".

Why is this an opportunity in 2026?

• 📦 European e-commerce generates millions of undelivered packages each year
• 📈 Demand for "mystery boxes" is exploding on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram
• 💶 Gross margin can reach 2x to 5x the purchase price depending on the content and resale channel
• 🏠 Activity possible from home, without mandatory commercial premises

How to resell lost packages: the 4 steps

1. Buy a test batch to start

Before investing in an entire pallet, start with a batch of 5 kg or 10 kg. This allows you to test the content, assess the quality, and get a feel for it without risk.

👉 At Lost and FoundLost and Found, batches start at 5 kg with weekly arrivals from Europe, stored in our warehouse in Seine-et-Marne (77).

2. Sort and evaluate the content

Once you receive your batch, sort the items by category:

• Direct resale: items in good condition, resalable as is
• Grouped lot: similar items to group for a better margin
• Clearance: items to sell quickly at a low price

3. Choose your resale channels

4. Scale progressively

Once your first sale is profitable, reinvest in larger lots (20 kg, 30 kg, then pallets of 100 kg or 1,000 kg). Wholesalers like Lost and Found offer decreasing prices per kilo for professionals.

Mistakes to avoid

• ❌ Buying without checking the source — prioritize a wholesaler with a physical warehouse in France and traceable stock
• ❌ Neglecting shipping costs — include them in your margin calculation from the start
• ❌ Putting all your eggs in one basket — diversify your resale platforms
• ❌ Ignoring taxation — beyond €3,000/year in sales, a declaration is mandatory in France

Where to buy your lost packages in France?

Choose a supplier that offers:

• ✅ 100% sealed and unsorted packages (guarantee of authenticity)
• ✅ A physical warehouse in France (traceability, possible collection)
• ✅ Regular arrivals (stock renewed weekly)
• ✅ Formats adapted to all budgets (5 kg to 1,000 kg)

👉 Lost and Found Lost and Found meets all these criteria: wholesaler based in Seine-et-Marne (77), shipping within 48h/72h or on-site collection, weekly arrivals from Europe.

Ready to get started? Discover our available NPAI package lots and order your first test lot today.