Are Football Shirt Mystery Boxes a SCAM?! 

I know this should go without saying but PLEASE do NOT send any hate or abuse towards these individuals/companies. This is a small sample size for this video so please bare that in mind and as always, make your own decisions! :)

Mystery boxes are a way for companies to get rid of old stock they can't sell

Gonna buy a mystery box and just name myself Ellis Platten so that they’ll rig my mystery box 🤣

If i was paying 35 quid for a mystery shirt i'd expect a 25 quid shirt

Tbh, you’re paying for the surprise, and that’s part of the fun

TBH, these weren't too bad. Decent value. Most of the money lost was because of shipping, so bulk buying ftw!

He seems to only want to get all the biggest club’s newest shirts. I like the surprise of getting a shirt from a team I’ve never heard of.

Alternate title: *Fifa packs but it’s real life with shirts (scammed)*

It was good of you to make a point of this I feel that most influencers would just be happy that they're getting the better deal and continue promoting as if the shirts they'd be getting are just normal

Bought my mate a Mystique Jersey for Christmas & he got the Girona top. Watching this vid was like being told Santa wasn't real.

The best part of the mystery box is the surprise element, it's like a FUT pack but something worthwhile. It's also perfect for beginners that have never owned any shirts other than the clubs they support. We got a couple shirts for a video and since then started trawling through shirts we want to add to our collections

This channel is getting so good now!! This type of video is actually really great tbh. I'd love to see more informational videos where you talk about the different sites and other stuff!

Thank you for making this video. This is a nice little slice of mystery boxes and a good way to understand how these services work. I'll be checking out your site for shirts, and I'll consider buying from these companies based on your valuable input. Cheers m8!

That Mexico shirt in the background is amazing

Big up Ellis for not taking the bag straight away but instead doing some research into that mystery box company. Glad to see you have integrity

👏👏👏AMAZING video, very interesting most of the "Mystery boxes" sellers send "shirts from bargain section" and maybe (once in a time) some cool shirts. In my sincere opinion just buy the shirt that you like. Good job Ellis, best regards from Spain.

Love the content and the fact that you are an honest lad makes you even more likeable. Cheers from Greece mate

I bought a secret shirt co one and I completely get the point of losing your money on it but I got a shirt from a Swiss second division team I’d never heard of which I really liked and would never get otherwise so personally I think that mystery aspect makes up for the loss of money

Ellis seemed to be Sevilla-ly disappointed with some of the shirts

Bought myself a shirt from surprise shirts a few weeks ago. Got a Venezuelen home kit from a few years ago, really nice imo. Happy with the purchase

This might just be me, but I do enjoy the mystery aspect of it more than simply buying a shirt. My one time of using one of these so far, has been this Christmas for my brother. The box came in good time, and I haven’t opened it yet, and the fact that I have no idea until he opens it is quite exciting. I mean if it was a Celtic shirt, I’d be laughing right up until Christmas next year because he hates them. When you look at what prices new kits are, these are still a good alternative if you’re looking to surprise someone. And although it might have been cost you the biggest loss, that Sevilla shirt is by far and away the best looking one there

Good choice of background music pal haha, roses and the wombats. Nice video ❤️

You're bang on....every 50th person or something will get an amazing, over the value shirt, the rest will be the same/most likely below what you pay. Great video...more of the same

Great concept for a video Ellis! Real eye-opener into these companies although, of course, they're never going to look to make a loss on anything other than sending stuff to influencers... they are a business after all. I should hope people realise this when they part with their hard-earned cash.

Very good my friend. Good insight in to the boom of these type of offers.

Class video Ellis! I'm interested in another "Watchdog" mystery box scammer video! Also I might be more excited to join in the next community shirt box than for Christmas 🤣

Love Stone Roses! A couple of quick questions. Do you recycle all the packaging and is that the England 1990 shirt that was in New Order's World in Motion video?

Awesome insight - thanks for that. And really good work to clarify about sample size and the variables - I salute the rigour! Personally I like shirts more than surprises but whatever floats boats 😁

This was probably my favourite video. Liked the way you were talking and then sitting down

Currently awaiting my first mystery box from secret shirt co and this pops up in recommended lol I completely get your point in terms of value, but as you said yourself they're not gonna send shirts they make a loss on, it's a business. The main point of mystery shirts is the surprise and randomness of it. Yes you could just go buy your own shirt that's better value, but those type of customers aren't the target demographic of these companies. If that's your priority then you shouldn't get a mystery box I'm expecting to get a shirt that costs less than what I paid, but it's the intrigue that I don't know what I'm getting which makes it a fun purchase for me personally. You need to decide which you want more, the fun or the value

Ethiopa shirt was about £25 on Vfs not so long back, picked one up myself haha. Definitely proving the point that mystery boxes are a bit of a rip off. Top man.

Absolutely top soundtrack on this "i wanna be adored" and "shes electric" 👍🏻

That rangers shirt in the background 😍 need that in my life

Ellis you very much one of the top channels for opening any kind of mystery boxes. It is also great that you are specifically asking people not to trol ass we are in the age of the troll. I hope to get a slot in your next mystery box extravaganza! carry on doing the good work.

Definitely enjoyed this video. Many times I get shirts, I go eBay or mercari but that J League box looks intriguing.

LOVE THE 96 Rangers kit man !!

respect for being so transparent in your videos, we need more influencers to be like this

Good video Ellis , enjoy your work 👍

love the video and the roses in the background haha

I couldn't help but notice your Gothia Cup lanyard and it's nice to see someone who played in the same tournament as I did. Keep up the videos great stuff

really nice video ellis, i feel like you had a great idea

Long awaited this mate!

"We don't need to worry about 6k because we're not getting close" *9.4k later*

Eye opening, thanks for this video!

Loved this! Good stuff David. I get football kit box every three months and they’re a great company. What’s a harryboes though?

thanks for the up-load.....ive already subscribe to ur channel

First time watcher. Loving it!

I saw your dispute over this on instagram with a fairly well known shirt seller where he said you were basically scamming people with mystery boxes. I wouldn’t take on anything he says he seems to be quite bitter over anyone doing better than him. He does it with the main guy from cfs he makes spoofs of all cfs videos on insta. Keep doing what you’re doing pal👍🏻

Absolutely stunning scenes when a upload pops up on my phone

Keep doing what your doing loving the vids bud

Subbed for that beautiful top on the right in the intro :-)

Liked as always and always subscribed 😎😎

You know our thoughts on it. Again, thanks for highlighting this ‘trend’

Very fair and honest vlog think you need to ramp the forfeits up just for the crack like wear full kit boots shin pads no tracksuits or coats of the next games nearest rivals

CARRY ON THE GREAT WORK 👍

The Red Russia shirt in the background is amazing!! Such a good shirt!

Best video yet!! Nice and honest!

This is a real eye opener lad fair play 👏🏻👏🏻, bought from Mystique Jerseys a while back and got ripped off with an Alaves shirt

Unreal effort ellis

Great vid mate. Subbed.

Fair play Ellis. Need to get the Ethiopia shirt in my life.

That long sleeve besiktas kit is so beautiful 😍

I think your vlogs are superb keep it going

Was curious to see if they’re send better ones due to your platform, great idea with the fake name David 😉 personally I think spending time attempting to get good bargains on eBay, deals on websites is a more better option although I suppose you pay for anticipation more than the shirt itself. None the less good video mate 👍

what year is that red bull new york shirt? would love to get my hands on one. great vid

I’ve used Mystery jerseys a couple of times now my 1st purchase got me a AC Milan shirt from about 3/4 years ago worth £20-25. My second was this seasons Lyon away shirt which I was very impressed with.

Gonna start ordering these mystery boxes using my new alias 'Ellis Platten' 😂

Mystique Jerseys are the best simply for the fact you are not guaranteed a good club and also the shirts are most times sold to you cheaper than they are bought

Ellis, what're your thoughts on the Canadian PL jerseys?

Yr at 10k now 😁 just followed and like 👍

That backdrop is filth😍😍😍😍

Loving the vids

Would love a mystery box. Always considered getting one myself but was unsure which to get. Any suggestions??

Can you do the same video but pretend to be verified

I get for people that want to get rare valuable shirts these things seem a waste of time, but for me i just wanted any random shirt, because I know if I went on classic football shirts I'd just get a well known top tier team or a well known classic shirt, but at least with the mystery boxes you can get a clean shirt from a team you wouldnt have thought of before.

I just knew you'd get the Sevilla shirt when you put up that it's a tenner on CFS

Your postman must be a busy man 😂

I’m going to put in an order with a mystery box company and say my name is Ellis Platten...surely a straight win

God damn, me and my mate are doing the mystery shirt thing for Christmas - praying for something good still 😂

Nice one ellis

I’ve bought a few of these boxes and, fun as they are, you tend to be a little disappointed. Most club websites tend to knock at least 30% off their current season shirts by November/December time so grab one then

Great video as always

@AwayDays, thanks for such an informative video.

You're a Hero✌ you should sell mystery box,, you're the only seller i will trust witb that

The Besiktas jersey is pure 🔥.

Away days: we won't even get close to 6000 God: *10K Power Boost*

There is actually a company based in the US that does random football shirts from either large or smaller clubs (you get to choose!) called "away days." I think it would be pretty cool/funny if you did a collab with them!

Nice video I love mystery footballshirts!

Amazing video Ellis should do.it with more websites

My respect for Ellis 📈📈

The stone roses and oasis just casually in the background

I ordered off Mystique Jerseys after seeing an influencer getting a great shirt (didn’t think). I got a shirt and when searching it online I found it on M&M direct for £13.99. After mentioning it to customer services I was lied to being told they cannot buy from M&M as they are a registered company. Will 100% not use a mystery shirt company again

The reaction to the Sevilla kit is priceless

I bought a mystery box last week turned up the other day had an al nassr shirt was very unique and stunning the top was the one with the knight on 👌👌

Solid vieo mate 👏

That PSG shirt is one of my grail shirts 😍

Great video kid keep an coming..Hello from Wales..⚡🐲⚡

I got a 16/17 Salzburg kit from one I’m very chuffed with it 🙃 this is from secret shirt my friend got a Mainz away kit from 18/19

I got the Sevilla shirt from secret shirts co which tbf i was happy with cos i used to watch em a bit and its a nice kit but yeah i then realised it was a tenner on classic shirts loool

I love girona, went to Spain to watch a spurs friendly vs them