From Tuesday, December 9, to Sunday, December 14, visitors to The Square Shopping Centre in Tallaght will be able to browse up to 10 tonnes of lost parcels, sold by weight.
Shoppers can choose between standard parcels, priced at €2.49 per 100 grams, and premium parcels at €2.99 per 100 grams.
Each customer will have 10 minutes to select their parcels, but the contents remain unknown until after purchase.
The pop-up is the first of its kind in Ireland, following successful events in Paris, Rome, Madrid, Vienna, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Stockholm and Berlin.
King Colis, the French company behind the concept, operates in 14 European countries, with plans to expand further across Western and parts of Eastern Europe.
CEO and co-founder Killian Denis said the idea for King Colis emerged during the Covid lockdown.
“I was home with my kids, and they asked me every day to order toys or games online,” he said.
“Many packages never arrived, and I started wondering what happens to them.
“I discovered that maybe 90pc of lost packages are destroyed, which is crazy.
“The return costs are too high, so we thought there was an opportunity to do business while also helping the planet by reducing waste and promoting a circular economy,” he added.
Since 2023, King Colis has been purchasing lost packages and giving them a second life.
Mr Denis said the parcels can contain anything, reflecting what people typically order online.
“You can get literally anything, which is a lot of fun. Some customers have found really valuable items,” he said.
“In France, one person discovered a collectible gold bar, while in Italy someone found an ultra-rare Pokémon card valued at €4,000.
“There are also special edition sneakers, computer motherboards, electronics and fashion items.
“The majority of products are electronics and fashion, that’s what everyone orders online.”
He added that the pop-up in Dublin is expected to be just as popular as events elsewhere.
“We are so excited to finally be bringing King Colis and its concept to Dublin,” he said.
“It’s always exciting because you never know what you’ll get – sometimes there are real treasures hidden inside.
“Of course, luck plays a big role in what you find in your packages, but one thing is certain, the experience is unforgettable.
“I believe the turnout will be great, as it has been elsewhere, and I advise anyone thinking about it to get down early as stock is limited.”
Visitors can attend the pop-up free of charge, although minors under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Fast passes are available for €15 via the King Colis website.
King Colis buys lost e-commerce packages, repackages them, and sells them in their original state, offering shoppers a “real-life treasure hunt” while preventing thousands of items from being destroyed.