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To think JellyCats cost a ridiculous amount..

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BlackFriYay · 20/10/2024 22:15

Some examples, see pictures.

These are listed on vinted.

One seller wants £32 for a small plush croissant. 67 people have 'favourited' it.

Another wants £30 for an equally small slice of pizza, or whatever it was.

They sell well.

DD wants the birthday cake one, that's also £30.

AIBU to think they are hugely overpriced? What's so special about them that makes them cost triple what you'd pay for other plush toys?!

To think JellyCats cost a ridiculous amount..
To think JellyCats cost a ridiculous amount..
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Sunraysunday · 20/10/2024 23:00

I like the Christmas ones, I was tempted yesterday but held out! I did see the brown Christmas tree biscuit thing in OPs post in several shops still

IHaveNeverLivedintheCastle · 20/10/2024 22:57

My Jellycat Christmas poinsettia, unlike any other Christmas poinsettia, lasted the whole of December and is still sitting on the mantlepiece. The mini fir tree, Christmas cake, Christmas pudding, wrapped Christmas present and mince pie will come out in December.

Chickenspeckandcluckaroud · 20/10/2024 22:57

It depends which one you're buying. If you're going for something different or retired then it will be expensive but the normal ones aren't crazy prices. I bought my DCs jelly cats for their first birthdays. I find them really soft and decent quality. A puppy and a bunny costing around £16 each.

Lunde · 20/10/2024 22:56

Have you looked on Amazon?

Firestace · 20/10/2024 22:55

Some people collect them, hence why the prices for rarer designs are pricey on reselling sites.

I don't think some of them are a bad price new, the quality is generally much better than a lot of others and the designs are cute. Personally I wouldn't give my child any knock offs from temu etc as so many tests have proven the materials of many items to be questionable. Most of DS' jellycats have been 50p or £1 from the charity shops.

Needmorelego · 20/10/2024 22:52

@No33 yes..... I love a Squishmallow.
So...... squishy 😂

PickAChew · 20/10/2024 22:52

That was the details for DS1's Jellycat aubergine, BTW. I can't get him through the fresh produce section in a supermarket without him sniggering so I figured it would be a good stocking filler. I paid. £16 and they're up for anything up to £42.

Needmorelego · 20/10/2024 22:52

@WhamBamThankU there's a lot of things adults do that I don't understand (drink wine, go zorbing, eat caviar.....).
At least Jellycats are snuggly and soft.
🙂

No33 · 20/10/2024 22:50

Much prefer a squishmallow!

MyOtherCarisAVauxhallZafira · 20/10/2024 22:47

DS has a jellycat dinosaur he's had from birth, what he doesn't know is we've got a spare in the wardrobe because for a while he couldn't/wouldn't sleep without it and I was terrified I'd lose it as he was one for throwing stuff from the pram!

WhamBamThankU · 20/10/2024 22:47

I genuinely don't understand why adults buy these.

PickAChew · 20/10/2024 22:46

Bloodylovecheese · 20/10/2024 22:30

If you don't mind not having the brand name there are cheaper versions on Chinese websites... but they're all made in China probably

Jellycat isn't exactly handmade in Yorkshire.

To think JellyCats cost a ridiculous amount..
Eenameenadeeka · 20/10/2024 22:45

It's crazy! My children have a few of the bunnies and my daughter has a beautiful elephant but I really don't get the appeal of the food themed ones personally

OldGreyBoots · 20/10/2024 22:44

I have a stack of Jellycat dragons on an armchair in the house Blush but I wait ages for a good priced one on eBay or Vinted, and I'm trying to restrict myself to just the dragons Grin

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BlackFriYay · 20/10/2024 22:44

I'm glad I posted this and got put on to the cheaper versions. I'm going to fill DD's stocking with a bunch of them, at less than £4 each I'm thrilled and she'll be over the moon.

She's only 5.5 so won't care about the official label.

These ones are very sweet.

To think JellyCats cost a ridiculous amount..
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MugPlate · 20/10/2024 22:42

It’s good to support a British company though.
Presumably also paying UK taxes…

NoisyDenimShaker · 20/10/2024 22:40

They're very well-made and cuter than most, but there are still cute options that are cheaper. I agree they're expensive.

Marks and Spencer soft toys are just as nice and much cheaper.

Blarn · 20/10/2024 22:40

People can ask for any price but it doesn't mean anyone will buy them.

They have always been very expensive though. I have a super wearing a jumper I bought in about 2003 ad I remember at the time wondering if I should pay it!

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BlackFriYay · 20/10/2024 22:38

thepurplepenguin · 20/10/2024 22:34

I have the croissant one sitting on my shelf, along with a pain au raisin. Received as a gift but I'm sure it wouldn't have cost £32 new!

It really tickles me to hear that they're used as house decorations 😁

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IAKnowyou · 20/10/2024 22:37

thepurplepenguin · 20/10/2024 22:34

I have the croissant one sitting on my shelf, along with a pain au raisin. Received as a gift but I'm sure it wouldn't have cost £32 new!

Not far off ! 🫣

To think JellyCats cost a ridiculous amount..
To think JellyCats cost a ridiculous amount..
drspouse · 20/10/2024 22:37

I feel a bit better about my DCs and their Beanie Baby obsession.

DustyAmuseAlien · 20/10/2024 22:36

If they were cheap they wouldn't be so popular. They need to be expensive enough that only the wealthiest kids in the class can have a varied collection, so that people can be envious of them and aspire to own the particular one they fixate on. If they were £5 they wouldn't be valued and treasured so no one would aspire to own them.

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BlackFriYay · 20/10/2024 22:36

Bloodylovecheese · 20/10/2024 22:30

If you don't mind not having the brand name there are cheaper versions on Chinese websites... but they're all made in China probably

Oh splendid thank you, this is very helpful!

She can have one of each then 😂

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thepurplepenguin · 20/10/2024 22:34

I have the croissant one sitting on my shelf, along with a pain au raisin. Received as a gift but I'm sure it wouldn't have cost £32 new!

IAKnowyou · 20/10/2024 22:34

They have amazing copies on Temu & Ali Express. And most of them are actually good quality. Thats if your kids don't mind not having the actual jellycat tag on it.
I've got the pain au chocolate one. They really are cute. But I agree, ridiculously priced