Viral Stuffed Monkey
Individuals Going Bananas on Ebay After IKEA Sells Out
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An IKEA plush toy is formally swinging into resale insanity … trigger TMZ has discovered some sellers are asking for critical money after the retailer bought out.
The frenzy began after viral images confirmed Puncha monkey at Ichikawa Metropolis Zoo in Japan, clutching IKEA’s DJUNGELSKOG orangutan plush for consolation. The candy second blew up on-line, and customers rushed to seize the identical stuffed sidekick.
Now? It’s a flipping frenzy. A fast scan of eBay exhibits listings as excessive as $350, with others going for $269.99, $240, and effectively over $100 … an enormous markup from the toy’s unique $20 IKEA value. Some sellers are even tacking on hefty delivery charges, pushing totals even greater.
IKEA noticed a pointy spike in demand over the previous a number of days, notably in Japan, the US and South Korea. We’re advised shops in these areas are actively working to restock after stock was worn out.
Javier QuiñonesCEO and CSO of IKEA U.S. and now Business Supervisor at Ingka Group, tells TMZ … the orangutan plush has lengthy been one of many retailer’s most sought-after toys, however Punch’s viral story has given it “somewhat additional love.”
TMZ has additionally discovered … after seeing the social media buzz, IKEA Japan reached out on to the zoo. Final Tuesday, the corporate donated a number of mushy toys, together with extra orangutans and storage objects, to reinforce areas for kids visiting.
As for Punch, IKEA says it sincerely hopes he’ll ultimately really feel snug across the different monkeys and gained’t want the plush for reassurance.
Till then, one monkey’s consolation toy is cashing in massive.