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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.
Trader Joe's canvas mini tote bags, originally priced at $2.99, have gone viral on social media and are being resold online for as much as $500. The bags, available in various colors, have sparked a buying frenzy, with some customers reselling them on platforms like eBay and Facebook Marketplace. Store employees have reported limits being placed on purchases, and some believe the bags were a limited production. The craze is reminiscent of previous viral retail moments, such as the chaos surrounding Target's limited-edition Stanley tumblers.
Trader Joe's $2.99 tote bags have become a viral sensation, with customers flocking to stores to buy them in bulk and reselling them online for as much as $500. The frenzy, fueled by social media, has led to limits being placed on the number of bags each customer can purchase at some locations. The trend is reminiscent of previous social media-driven crazes, and videos have surfaced of customers customizing the bags with embroidery.
Trader Joe's canvas mini tote bags, originally priced at $2.99, have gone viral on social media and are being resold online for as much as $500, with some sellers claiming they were limited production. The bags have garnered over 11 million views on TikTok and have led to a frenzy of customers buying and reselling them on platforms like eBay. Some stores have reportedly placed limits on the number of bags customers can buy, and employees have noted that the next shipment is not expected until September.
Rumors circulated online that PlayStation introduced a new clause banning the resale of physical PS5 games, but it was clarified that this term is actually 10 years old and has been in effect since the PlayStation 1. The clause, under PlayStation's Terms of Service, states that reselling disc-based or digital games is not allowed unless expressly authorized by PlayStation and the publisher. The community was quick to point out that this is not a new term, and it has not been changed or altered since its introduction. Therefore, players are not banned from selling their physical PlayStation 5 games.