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To buy a load of Prime drinks?

162 replies

Dowhahdiddy · 11/01/2023 22:42

I’m currently abroad and those Prime drinks that everyone is going gaga over in the UK for, are easily available here and only £1.40 a bottle. AIBU to buy a boatload and sell them all on eBay when I get back to the UK next week? I’ve seen people selling empty bottles for £50 each on eBay!! I think it’s ridiculous that people are paying those prices but, I wouldn’t be forcing anyone to buy them, I’d just stick them into auction and people can pay whatever they’re willing to pay. A fool and their money and all that? Should I cash in whilst I can?

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Dowhahdiddy · 12/01/2023 14:29

Flapjackquack · 12/01/2023 14:25

Errrr you quoted me and asked me a direct question? I think it was safe to assume I could answer. You are very odd. Have fun profiteering.

Ah, if I quoted you then my comment was aimed at you. That’s why I asked who you were, but you seemed a little sheepish to admit who you were. Thanks, fingers crossed I make a few quid off these daft parents 😆

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dementedpixie · 12/01/2023 14:32

purplepencilcase · 12/01/2023 14:28

What even is it???

Glorified flavoured water:

Ingredients of one of the flavours:

Ingredients
Filtered Water, Coconut Water From Concentrate (10.5%), Acid (Citric Acid), Mineral Salt (Dipotassium Phosphate), Natural Flavouring, Carrot Concentrate, Colour (Beta Carotene), Sweeteners (Sucralose, Acesulfame K), Amino Acids (L- Isoleucine, L-Leucine, L-Valine), Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Vitamin B-6, Vitamin B-12, BCAA Blend: 250mg (L-Isoleucine, L-Leucine, L-Valine)

Dowhahdiddy · 12/01/2023 14:39

Someone has bid on all the bottles I’ve listed already so they’re going to sell. Starting price is only 99p though so idk how much they’re going to sell for yet but looks like I need to buy them now! 😆

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Dogscanteatonions · 12/01/2023 15:15

That boat has sailed. It's becoming more and more available all the time. Both my local Spar shops have got it in stock for £2 a bottle I think and there is always some on the counter.

If you look at they completed listings on eBay there's loads that have sold for about a couple of quid or so

Trinity65 · 12/01/2023 16:19

I don't know if its greedy or a good business sense

Either way, OP, do let us know how you get on please.

Trinity65 · 12/01/2023 16:19

Dowhahdiddy · 12/01/2023 14:39

Someone has bid on all the bottles I’ve listed already so they’re going to sell. Starting price is only 99p though so idk how much they’re going to sell for yet but looks like I need to buy them now! 😆

There you go then
Pack them up .

sunglassesonthetable · 12/01/2023 16:39

Not very available around here I don't think. Depends where you live.

A friend of mine was driving her son to various Asdas on a Sunday morning to pick up the allotted amounts you could buy. 4 bottles I think 🤔 He was then selling them for £10 a bottle at school. He's 12.

liveforsummer · 12/01/2023 18:28

Someone had advertised some on a local sales site for a profit tonight and been ripped to shreds in the comments. I'm not sure you'll sell it, they hype must be dying down now it's available in Aldi

Dowhahdiddy · 15/01/2023 01:33

Bidding on all the bottles I’ve listed so far at £5-£8 each plus p&p so I’ve listed a load more. It seems the hype isn’t over yet ladies 😉

OP posts:
Trinity65 · 15/01/2023 10:39

Dowhahdiddy · 15/01/2023 01:33

Bidding on all the bottles I’ve listed so far at £5-£8 each plus p&p so I’ve listed a load more. It seems the hype isn’t over yet ladies 😉

Good on You OP
Happy selling (and spending with proceeds)
👏👏

dew141 · 15/01/2023 12:57

Yes, good luck. If the market dictates the price, more fool the people for being willing to pay that.

eBay is all about making people some extra money, no one is forcing parents to waste £8 on a crap energy drink.

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