TikTok viral resale store, Hotbins, comes to Sarasota. Here's how it works
The TikTok sensation, Hotbins, has arrived in Sarasota. How does the store work? And is it worth the hype?
There are six Hotbins stores in Florida with the location at 935 N. Beneva Road Suite 802 being the newest one.
What is Hotbins?
It’s like a choose-your-own-adventure Five Below with slightly higher prices. When you walk into a Hotbins, you’ll see long red bins filled to the brim with cardboard boxes of all shapes and sizes. Each box contains several unknown items that could be a pair of Crocs, gaming accessories, a drone or some other almost-impulsive purchase you never got from Amazon.
They’re opened Friday through Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and closed on Thursday, their restock day.
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What items can you find at Hotbins?
The boxes are filled with overstock or returns from Target, Walmart, Kohl’s or Amazon. Customers aren’t allowed to unbox at the table, but there’s an unboxing area where workers can show what’s inside before you purchase. Some customers have reported finding Apple watches, knife sets or air fryers at the location. Some have reported finding off-brand shower heads or broken items. It's the luck of the draw.
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Is Hotbins worth the hype it's getting on TikTok?
Since its first store opening in Lake Worth, the store has garnered much attention on social media with rows upon rows of TikTok videos showing Hotbins hauls. The company totes having “top-quality, premium name-brand products” on their website, but the newest Sarasota location has gotten mixed reviews. Some customers say that it’s not worth going through all the boxes for items that might not be worth it, while others enjoy the treasure hunt.
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What prices can you expect?
Hotbins receives new shipment of goods every Thursday, so Friday will be the priciest of days, but they steadily decrease as the week progresses. Friday boxes are a flat rate of $12; on Saturday they’re $10; on Sunday they’re $8; on Monday they’re $6, and on Tuesday they’re $4. The cycle repeats every week.
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This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Hotbins is in Florida. What can you find? What are the deals?
