Spooky season is almost here, and Trader Joe's is getting into the spirit with a new mini tote bag.
The company's Halloween tote bags, called the "Trick-or-Treat Mini Canvas Totes
," became available in stores on Wednesday, Sept. 30, sparking long lines as shoppers look to get their hands on the coveted product. The bags are about 13 inches long, 11 inches tall and 6 inches deep and will be available for a limited time.The Halloween totes were a social media sensation last year, with customers taking to social media soon after the bag's launch to show off that they snagged a bag or highlight how they personalized their bags with patches, charms and paint.
The bags are available in black, green and purple, with a limited amount of orange as well,
Trader Joe's told USA TODAY. They cost $2.99 each.
Trader Joe's says the bags are "ideal for candy-collecting adventures, seasonal gifting (bags filled with treats for your boo = boo-bags!), quick grocery runs, or any small haul that needs a sturdy, reusable carrier."
Halloween mini tote bags pop up on resale markets hours after becoming available
Within hours of being released in stores, several listings appeared on eBay for Trader Joe's Halloween mini tote bags, ranging in price from $8.88 to $40.
Trader Joe's told USA TODAY earlier this year that it filed a lawsuit to protect its customers from knockoff tote bags.
"We are aware that some knockoff totes are being sold online and have recently filed a lawsuit to protect our customers from being misled," the company said in an emailed statement to USA TODAY in June. The grocer said it only offers Trader Joe's products for sale inside its stores.
Previous versions of Trader Joe's totes have also found fans abroad, with bags listed on international marketplaces, including Coupang, Depop and Karrot, as well as eBay and Mercari. With no Trader Joe's stores abroad, resale prices listed by U.S. shoppers are often dramatically higher than in‑store prices, sometimes exceeding $1,000.
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@usatoday.com.
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