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Trader Joe's $3 mini totes went viral on TikTok. Now, they're reselling for hundreds

Headline from The Republic, on the newest of 2 developments

NEW YORK (AP) — Trader Joe’s mini canvas tote is the latest item to cause a stir on social media, so much so that resellers are taking advantage of the hype. The mini totes are offered in four colors — blue, red, green, and yellow — and they are all in high demand. The bags, […]

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Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. These viral $2.99 Trader Joe’s tote bags are being resold for as much as $500 on eBay

    Headline from Omaha World-Herald ·

  2. Newest

    Trader Joe's $3 mini totes went viral on TikTok. Now, they're reselling for hundreds

    Headline from The Republic ·

Reports & sources

22 articles, oldest first.

  1. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    These viral $2.99 Trader Joe’s tote bags are being resold for as much as $500 on eBay (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

    Published

    St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description

    A Trader Joe’s canvas mini tote bag that costs about the same as a pack of gum is being resold online for nearly 200 times its retail price.

  2. New York Post

    Popular $2.99 Trader Joe’s tote bags resold for a shocking $500 — are they the new Stanley Tumbler? (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    Trader Joe's latest limited item is a mini tote bag that comes in navy, yellow, red and green -- and customers are rushing to their closest TJ's to grab one.

  3. The Daily Caller

    Trader Joe’s Mini-Tote Bags Sell For Insane Prices After Shopping Craze (opens The Daily Caller)

    Published

    The Daily Caller's feed description

    The mini-sized version of Trader Joe's signature tote bags are selling out in stores, and resale prices are sky high.

  4. FOX Business

    Trader Joe’s tote bags reselling for as much as $500: 'It’s like the Stanley cups all over again' (opens FOX Business)

    Published

    FOX Business's feed description

    Trader Joe's started selling a mini version of its canvas tote bag for a limited time and customers went crazy for it.

  5. NBC News

    Why $2.99 Trader Joe’s mini tote bags are selling for hundreds and taking over TikTok (opens NBC News)

    Published

    NBC News's feed description

    The hottest accessory of the moment isn't a bag from Prada, Gucci or Louis Vuitton — it's from Trader Joe's.

  6. The Republic

    Trader Joe's $3 mini totes went viral on TikTok. Now, they're reselling for hundreds (opens The Republic)

    Published

    The Republic's feed description

    NEW YORK (AP) — Trader Joe’s mini canvas tote is the latest item to cause a stir on social media, so much so that resellers are taking advantage of the hype. The mini totes are offered in four colors — blue, red, green, and yellow — and they are all in high demand. The bags, […]

  7. Berkshire Eagle

    Trader Joe (opens Berkshire Eagle)

    Published

    Berkshire Eagle's feed description

    Trader Joe’s mini canvas tote is the latest item to cause a stir on social media, so much so that resellers are taking advantage of the hype. The mini totes

  8. Green Field Reporter

    Trader Joe's $3 mini totes went viral on TikTok. Now, they're reselling for hundreds - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

    Published

    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    NEW YORK (AP) — Trader Joe’s mini canvas tote is the latest item to cause a stir on social media, so much so that resellers are taking advantage of the hype. The mini totes are offered in four colors — blue, red, green, and yellow — and they are all in high demand. The bags, […]

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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