A YouTuber thought he got the bargain of a lifetime after buying a $39,000 house from Amazon... but things didn't go as planned.
Getting on the property ladder is a huge step in life, although it seems to be getting harder these days.
Prices are going up and salaries don't seem to be keeping up with them, so people are getting inventive with where they live.
You've probably heard of people living in vans, caravans, or tiny apartments... but how does a house off Amazon sound?
You can buy pretty much everything from Amazon, and if you have a spare $39,000 lying around, you can even get somewhere to live.
But it comes with a catch, as one YouTuber found out.
Nathan Graham, the popular YouTuber behind the “Unspeakable” channel, recently purchased a prefabricated house from Amazon for $38,999.
At 26, Graham set out to test whether Amazon could deliver a fully livable home, complete with furnishings, directly to his doorstep.
When the house arrived, it was neatly packaged in a box, ready for setup. With the help of friends, he unfolded the compact structure to reveal four walls, windows, and even a bathroom.
However, there was an issue.
Despite the well-organized delivery, Graham quickly discovered that there were no electrical outlets.
“I’m trying to find somewhere to plug in the fridge but there’s no electrical outlets,” Graham said in his video, as he struggled to set up a small refrigerator.
One of his friends asked: “Did you not order the electrical package?”
This prompted Graham to review the Amazon listing, where he realized a crucial detail he’d missed in the fine print: “Reminder: Mobile Prefab House is not wired. Please hire an electrician for American standard wiring. Stay safe!”
Fortunately, Graham came prepared with a generator, allowing him to power essential items, including his refrigerator and a 200cm television.
He had also stocked up on home essentials, purchasing a bunk bed, couch, tables, vacuum, kitchen appliances, and games.
The Cherry Industrial prefabricated expandable house, measuring 7 by 6 meters, also came with certain limitations beyond electrical wiring.
Amazon notes that the structure does not include appliances, furniture, running water, or sewer connections, leaving homeowners responsible for these amenities.
The house comes with a built-in bathroom, shower, and kitchen cabinets... just make sure to read the small print first!
Bizarrely, this isn't the first story about someone buying a house from Amazon.
Jeffrey Bryant, who was inspired by Graham's house purchase, decided to go down a similar route.
He bought a 6.5-by-20-foot prefabricated home that comes with a kitchenette, living room, bedroom, and bathroom with pre-installed amenities all for $26,000.
For Bryant, this purchase isn’t just a home; he envisions a greater purpose for it. He plans to convert the space into an Airbnb for those facing homelessness.
“I saw this YouTuber unboxing his Amazon home, and I ran to the website to get one, too,” he shared.
He added: “As a person of color and a Gen Z, I want to inspire others to make wise decisions with their money. People my age are told that we can't afford to purchase homes, but I'm proof that it is possible.”
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