All articles tagged with #resale
The launch of the Swatch x Audemars Piguet Royal Pop caused chaotic scenes at stores worldwide, with hundreds queuing for days, brawls, pepper spray, and closures as crowds competed to buy limited pieces for resale; StockX data shows hundreds of Royal Pops sold well above retail, illustrating a booming, if chaotic, hype-driven market.
Scalpers are inflating prices on a Target-exclusive Pokémon Pop-Tarts collab, with boxes selling for well over retail on eBay, while other Target merchandise from the same drop is also priced far above in-store value, highlighting ongoing resale issues around limited-edition Pokémon items.
Four Category 1 World Cup final seats behind a goal at MetLife Stadium are listed on FIFA’s Marketplace for $2,299,998.85 each (over $9 million for four), with other seats selling for far less (cheapest standard resale under $11,000 and wheelchair-accessible around $15,000). FIFA collects a 15% fee on both buying and selling sides. The eye-watering prices underscore concerns about affordability for fans despite FIFA’s stated goal of a safe, transparent resale platform.
Spring cleaning reveals 10 vintage kitchen items that could be worth serious cash, from rare Griswold/Wagner cast‑iron skillets and antique copper/brass tea kettles to CorningWare, fine china, jadeite, Pyrex, vintage KitchenAid mixers, barware, mason jars, and cookie jars—values range from tens to thousands depending on brand, age, and condition (with examples like a Griswold skillet around $8,000 and a Georg Jensen teapot near $19,000).
eBay will acquire Depop from Etsy for about $1.2 billion in cash, adding a leading Gen Z/Millennial-friendly C2C fashion marketplace to expand its resale and recommerce offerings. Etsy will focus on its core marketplace, Depop will keep its brand post-closing, and the transaction is expected to close in Q2 2026 pending regulatory approvals. The deal leverages eBay’s scale and services to accelerate Depop’s growth.
Costco began selling the Kirkland Signature x Nike SB Dunk Low at select locations, igniting a resale frenzy with prices climbing toward $1,000 on marketplaces such as eBay.
Nike and Costco quietly released Kirkland Signature Nike SB Dunk Lows at select Costco locations for $135, triggering lines outside warehouses and boosting resale prices to around $350 on StockX; the drop was unannounced, with no clear quantities or online listing on Costco, leaving the future of additional releases unclear.
Mexico’s president asked South Korea’s president to help secure more BTS concerts after about 1 million fans wanted tickets but only 150,000 were released; three Mexico City shows are scheduled for May 7–10 as the consumer watchdog investigates Ticketmaster and resale platforms; BTS’s Arirang album is due in March, with the world tour launching in Korea on April 9.
A Georgia YouTuber bought a pallet of untested Apple returns for about $2,034 and found mostly functional Apple gear (MacBook Air, cables, Airtags, iPad keyboard, Apple Watch bands) with strong resale potential. One box mislabeled as a 16-inch MacBook Pro contained books and stickers, reducing value. The pallet’s recoverable value was around $5,792, yielding an estimated net profit of roughly $2,500–$3,000 after fees and packing.
Starbucks launched a $30 honey bear-shaped 'bearista' mug as part of its 2025 holiday menu, which has quickly become a resale sensation on eBay, with prices soaring up to $300, amid reports of limited store availability and high demand.
The FTC and seven states sued Ticketmaster and Live Nation, accusing them of illegal resale tactics, deceptive advertising, and allowing brokers to buy and resell tickets at higher prices, including a case where over 9,000 tickets were bought for a Beyoncé concert and more than 2,500 resold.
The FTC and seven states have sued Live Nation and Ticketmaster, accusing them of allowing ticket brokers to resell tickets at high markups, violating consumer protection laws and contributing to unfair ticket pricing, especially highlighted during the Taylor Swift Eras tour ticket sales. The lawsuit alleges that Ticketmaster ignored violations by resellers and failed to disclose full ticket prices, with the companies facing ongoing legal challenges over market monopolization.
McDonald's Japan has postponed its Pokémon-themed toy promotion after complaints about food wastage and resale of the cards, which led to store congestion and environmental concerns, prompting the company to review its promotional strategies and switch to previous toy offerings.
Trader Joe's new insulated mini cooler bags quickly appeared on resale sites like eBay and Facebook Marketplace, with prices reaching up to $89.99. Despite the high demand and reselling frenzy, Trader Joe's plans to restock the bags throughout the summer and discourages third-party reselling. The company emphasizes its commitment to providing quality products directly to customers in their stores.
Trader Joe's $2.99 mini canvas tote bags have become a sensation, selling out in stores and being resold online for nearly 200 times their retail price, with listings on eBay reaching as high as $499.99 for a set of four. The 11x6x13 inch bags have garnered a cult following, with some customers planning to use them as lunch bags. The reason for their popularity remains unclear, but social media users have documented the frenzy surrounding the limited edition totes, with some stores imposing a five bag limit per customer.