Over the years, the Unclaimed Baggage Center has been
the feature of many stories. Take a look at some of
the editorials below.
QUOTES
“It’s
like a treasure hunt. You never know what you’ll
find.”
"The public
can't get enough of it. What began as a few pieces
of luggage sold from card tables 24 years ago
is now a sprawling glass and granite complex that
takes up more than a city block."
"A posse
of style vixens, of fashion beasts on a weekender,
a road trip a' la Thelma & Louise, could have
a high old time at Unclaimed Baggage Center."
“One
of the biggest tourist attractions in the state.”
"Unclaimed Baggage Center selected as one of the great places to visit along a route by Rand McNally Best of the Road".
"Unclaimed Baggage Center gets nearly one million visitors annually, making it one of Alabama's top attractions."
"Since it opened in 1970 Unclaimed Baggage Center has been a mecca for bargain hunters willing to venture off the beaten path."
"Amazing things,
indeed. Even a few miraculous ones."
"A sapphire
and diamond bracelet. Hermes scarves, Gianni Versace
dresses, Burberry raincoats for men. A yellow
silk Christian Dior jacket. They're all here,
along with expensive sporting equipment, fancy
luggage and high-priced cameras. So where exactly
are we? ..... the Unclaimed Baggage Center in
the sweet, country town of Scottsboro, Ala."
“The Unclaimed
Baggage center of the universe.”
IN THE NEWS
"...about one million items a year make it to Scottsboro, ranging from the mundane -- clothing, luggage and cameras -- to the bizarre."
Media Assistance: If you are in the media
and want further information, would like to arrange
a tour of Unclaimed Baggage Center or schedule an interview,
please contact our media spokesperson, please call us at 256-259-1525. All filming or photography
in the store must be scheduled in advance.
We'll be waiting for you with
a fresh cup of Starbucks! Come on. It's beautiful in
Scottsboro, Alabama. You could take a little extra time
to explore the peaceful foothills of the Appalachian
Mountains and the placid Lake Guntersville.
