Goodwill Bluebox Jewelry Mystery Box Review
Goodwill Bluebox is an online retailer of second-hand clothing and goods and a popular source of inventory for resellers like me. I recently purchased the Jewelry Repurpose Mystery Box to see what all the hype is about. Read on to see what I got in the mystery box and if I can make a profit from the box.
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What is Goodwill Bluebox?
According to the company website, Goodwill Bluebox is a sustainable clothing and jewelry wholesale shop developed by Gulfstream Goodwill Industries in West Palm Beach, Florida.
The company curates clothing boxes and recycles salvaged clothing. Proceeds from sales fund their programs for members of their community.
What does Goodwill Bluebox sell?
Goodwill Bluebox has grown its offerings over time. Now you can purchase many different types of items, not just clothes:
Mystery boxes
Wholesale boxes
Pallets and other items in large quantities
Jewelry
Vintage clothing
Jeans
Shoes
Plush toys
Books
And more
A few years ago, I purchased two clothing mystery boxes with the intention of reselling the items in it. The boxes were a dud. I haven’t purchased anything from Goodwill Bluebox since then.
I decided to give Goodwill Bluebox another go, but this time with a different type of box. I recently spoke to another seller who said that their jewelry boxes are worth buying.
Another reason to think that Goodwill Bluebox mystery boxes are worth purchasing is that they’re always sold out. They’re released on Friday afternoons at 6 PM Eastern Time and sell out within minutes.
You have to be on the site at that time, immediately click on your selection, and check out quickly or you will lose your box. With that kind of demand, I thought maybe the boxes had gotten better.
The 5 lb jewelry box I received
Jewelry repurpose box
The jewelry repurpose box is 5 lb of mixed recycled jewelry, junk jewelry, jewelry parts and pieces, and broken jewelry.
The description says there is no guarantee of variety, resale value, high-value jewelry, or precious metal. They’re packed at random.
It’s important to know all of this before you purchase this box.
The box costs $34.99 plus $5 shipping. My box weighed 5.3 lb, so there was no skimping here.
What did I receive in my jewelry repurpose box?
I’ll try my best to describe what I received, but you’ll get a better idea from looking at the pictures below.
1) Costume jewelry
I received costume jewelry of every type:
Necklaces
Earrings
Necklaces
Bracelets
Rings
Pins/brooches
Only a few items had a brand name or marking of any sort.
A Simply Gilded bracelet
A 1928 necklace
A Peyote Bird necklace with a 925 marking
An earring marked W. Germany
2 ) The Peyote Bird necklace
I was excited to receive a Peyote Bird necklace. Peyote Bird Designs is a family-owned business that sells handcrafted artisan Southwestern-style jewelry. The jewelry is beautiful!
Google Lens helped me figure out that this is the Seaside Necklace currently sold exclusively on the Sundance website for $218!
Sundance is another brand with a cult following of its own, so this necklace has the potential to sell well.
Update 7/20/21: This necklace sold for $60 within 2 hours of listing it for sale!
Peyote Bird necklace
A few other interesting pieces and favorites are shown below:
Druzy stone necklace - The necklace is sticky but the stone looks great.
Acorn bracelet - This is also sticky feeling but cute nonetheless.
Locket - There are pictures of woman and man in there.
Simply Gilded bracelet - This may sell for a few dollars.
3) A few pairs of earrings
A few of the earrings came in pairs, which is nice for reselling or wearing. However, most of the earrings were missing their match.
This is not surprising given that this is a repurpose box and the items were all donated but something to note if you’re hoping for pairs of earrings.
Thoughts on the box
1) The box is exactly as described
There were no surprises about the box. In fact, I received some pieces that were in the jewelry box listing stock photos on the Goodwill Bluebox website.
It was exactly as pictured and described. Some items were intact and wearable, while others were worn or broken.
Unfortunately, this box wasn’t a good source of resale inventory. I think I will make my money back by selling the Peyote Bird necklace and maybe 1-2 other items. It won't bring me a fortune, however.
2) The jewelry is meant for repurposing
Goodwill Bluebox states that they repurpose the items that didn’t sell in their stores into these boxes.
As with most mystery boxes I’ve come across, the person or company pulls all the items of value and puts the rest that won’t sell into the box. That’s why there were so few items with brand names or of high value or metal in the box.
The items in the box are junk, often missing stones and broken clasps, although they may be able to be fixed or repurposed. Keep this in mind if you decide to purchase this box.
3 ) The jewelry is dirty
All the items in the box felt old, dirty, and sticky. Some of the items had stains or tarnish on them. I had to sort through the box with gloves on, and the gloves were visibly dirty when I was finished.
This is to be expected when you handle donated and thrifted items. They’ve probably collected dust in someone’s closet for decades.
If you purchase this box, know that you’ll likely have to clean everything before you use it or sell it.
Would I purchase this jewelry box again?
I wouldn’t purchase this box again because I have no use for this type of item. I don’t have the skills or interest to fix or repurpose jewelry, especially costume jewelry like I received.
I prefer to acquire items in good or great condition, so I can resell them with little additional work.
Wrap Up
The Goodwill Bluebox Jewelry Repurpose Box is exactly as described on its website. You’ll receive 5 lb of junk jewelry, but you may get lucky with a few pieces of higher value.
This box is worth purchasing if you use jewelry like this for personal projects. It’s best to look elsewhere if you’re a reseller looking for a reliable source of inventory to resell for profit. I got lucky making a profit from reselling one beautiful necklace in the lot.
What has been your experience buying from Goodwill Bluebox?
