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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.
Tesla has included a clause in the terms and conditions for its Cybertruck stating that owners are prohibited from reselling their vehicles within the first year of ownership. Violating this clause could result in Tesla seeking injunctive relief or demanding liquidated damages of $50,000 or the value received for the sale. However, Tesla may consider buying back the vehicle at the original price if the owner has a valid reason for selling. The Cybertruck, Tesla's highly anticipated electric pickup truck, is set to be released in November and is expected to disrupt the market.
Tesla has updated its Motor Vehicle Purchase Agreement for the Cybertruck, stating that early owners will be prohibited from reselling their vehicles for the first year after delivery. If a situation arises where the owner needs to sell the vehicle within the first year, Tesla demands the right of first refusal before the car is sold to the public. Failure to comply may result in Tesla suing the owner for $50,000 or more and potentially refusing to sell them any future vehicles. While such clauses are common in the rare car world, they are less common for vehicles with mass appeal.
A reader asks if it is ethical to resell Taylor Swift concert tickets at a higher price than the original face value. The Ethicist argues that while reselling tickets at a higher price is generally allowed in the market, it becomes problematic when people abuse lower-priced tickets meant to be affordable for fans. In this case, the reader's sister acquired extra tickets and offered them at a lower price than the current market value, providing an opportunity for others to attend the concert at a discounted rate. The Ethicist suggests that if members of the Facebook group disagreed with the price, they had the choice not to purchase the tickets. In a separate question, the Ethicist advises a reader who purchased a ticket for an exchange student but later had a falling out not to replace the ticket with a worse one, as it was already paid for and belonged to the student. The Ethicist suggests responding with empathy and finding a way to enjoy the concert together.
With the Denver Nuggets up 3-1 in the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat, tickets for Game 5 at Ball Arena are being sold for prices leagues higher than any game prior, with the cheapest tickets starting at $936 each before fees. Most tickets are being sold for over $1,000 before fees, and courtside seats cost up to $16,192 each. The majority of tickets are verified resale, and shopping around for the best deal is recommended.
A family in California found over 1 million copper pennies worth around $10,000 in an old home they were renovating. The pennies were stashed in dozens of bank bags and were discovered in a cramped crawlspace. The family has been trying to sell the hoard on OfferUp for $25,000, but potential buyers would need to pick them up. Despite receiving piecemeal offers, no one has yet tried to buy the full stash.