Zhu Zhu Pets
Kelli | November 13, 2009Ok. I have a rant that I want to get off of my chest! I saw a commercial with my daughter the other day for these Zhu Zhu pets. She told me that she would like those for Christmas. When I saw it, I thought to myself how cute they were and she LOVES little animals that she can carry around with her. What little did I know that those are the “Hot Item” for Christmas this year.
I ran over to my local Walmart to see what they had. If you look online (Walmart) the animals cost about $8.00 a piece. Great price!!! When my husband and I went in, they were out of stock of course. We had to wait in a crowd of people to find out from the employee when another shipment would be in. They had quit a few accessories which we bought. I thought, well lets just pick these up so when the animals come in we will already have some accessories to go with them.
I come home and start searching the Internet to find out that people are selling them on Amazon or Ebay and are charging an astronomical amount of money. Really??? You want to charge me $59.00 for a little electric pet that I can buy at Walmart for $8.00?? (Eventually). Also, they are charging a bunch of $$ for the accessories that they had a wall full of at Walmart.
It’s irritating to me that consumers get ripped off because a specific item is popular! I would love to get it for my daughter because she really doesn’t ask for much for the holidays. However, I will not cave in to greedy retailers that want to make a bunch of money because they know that an item is “Hot” for that season. I guarantee you, just like ALL the other toys that this happened in the past with. Come December 26th, those same $8.00 items that are going for over $60.00 dollars and up to $100.00 will be on sale for about $5.00.
I haven’t decided what I will do with the accessories if I don’t get a Zhu Zhu pet. I may just give them to my daughter and tell her that she will get to pick out the pet that she wants to go with the accessories. Or, She will get a late Christmas gift. =)
Thanks for reading my rant. Just for everyones information…
Here is what the Zhu Zhu pets and accessories normally go for:
http://bit.ly/2sE1pk
Here is what Amazon (people) are selling them for:
http://bit.ly/3E3fjB
Good Luck!
This post was submitted by Kelli.
I am completely with you! Scalpers buying up all
Firemaiden | November 13, 2009I am completely with you! Scalpers buying up all the Zhu Zhu Pets make it hard for parents like us to buy them for our children for the Holidays. I’ve found a few tips and tricks that I’m sharing with everyone on my blog about how to find these elusive little hamsters for regular retail prices. Please check it out.
my newest blog: How To Find Zhu Zhu Pets for a Low Price
http://wp.me/pHI2k-c
I hope it can help out on the hunt! Oh and please take my poll on the blog to let us know how many Zhu Zhu Pets and accessories you’ve found so far.
Good luck with your search.
Thank you Firemaiden! I checked out your website and you
Kelli | November 13, 2009Thank you Firemaiden! I checked out your website and you have some very helpful hints! Happy Holidays to you!