So What Exactly Is The Amazon Treasure Truck?

In the old days, you'd look to a map to find out where treasure was buried — and it was usually somewhere far, far away. Now, you sign up for an app that notifies you when it will be rolling in to your neighborhood on the Amazon Treasure Truck.

So what is this Treasure Truck, you wonder? Well, Amazon hand-picks one must-have item at a time — it could be something new, local, trending or delicious. They load it up on the Treasure Truck and send you a text to let you know when it's coming your way. You purchase this treasure du jour on the Amazon app, and pick it up at the truck.

Previous items on the Treasure Truck have included:

• GoPro Hero4 (at a majorly marked down price)
• Hatchimals
• Polaroid cameras
• Huawei tech products
• Isotoner gloves
• Greenies
• Free food

You never know who will turn up at the Treasure Truck or what surprises may be in store, either. Past happenings have included:

• Samba dancers — and for one lucky customer, a free trip to Rio
• A mini pumpkin patch delivered to the heart of the city
• "Star Wars" cosplayers
• A 2-ton steak to celebrate the Treasure Truck's birthday
• An All Time Low performance
• Free Pint Slices from Ben & Jerry's

The Treasure Truck, which launched in February 2016, is traveling all over the country and bringing the latest in tech trends, fresh foods, kitchen upgrades, outdoor essentials and more straight to the people. There are good deals, great people and fun to be had in each community. If you want to know when the Amazon Treasure Truck will be rolling your way, make sure to sign up for text alerts.

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Photo Credit: All images via Amazon

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