If there were still a few unconvinced of the power of TikTok, this latest trend will not fail to remove the last doubts. For several days, the plastic bag from the American brand Trader’s Joe, which can be found in all its supermarkets, has been selling at a high price on the second-hand market. Prices fluctuate, but they still exceeded 1000 euros.
Trends and challenges on TikTok generally get a bad rap, mainly because some of them are particularly dangerous for those who engage in them. Fortunately, most are generally offensive — as long as you watch your wallet. The latest trend is unexpected to say the least, but once again proves the influence that the Chinese social network has on our way of consuming.
You probably have one (or several) plastic bags at home that you picked up from a supermarket. But do you have the latest fashion bag? In just a few videos, TikTok is able to transform an “ordinary” plastic bag into an accessory that is a must-have in your collection. On the platform, many users describe what they brought back from shopping, make outfits including the bag, etc.
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1000 € per supermarket bag, this is the power of TikTok
As a result, more and more Internet users wanted to buy the famous bag, distributed in American Trader’s Joe supermarkets. This is not found in France, so you have to go through the second-hand market to obtain it, whether it is Vinted, Leboncoin or even eBay. Obviously, with such enthusiasm, we didn’t have to wait long before prices skyrocketed. While the bag is sold for $2.99 in stores, we could find it for $1,100 (a little over 1,000 euros) on eBay for a while.
These prices remain exceptional and, in fact, are now tending to fall. A few days later, you will have to count “only” in €10 and €30 to get the bag. Prices are still quite high, which sellers justify by taking into account shipping costs from the United States. If TikTok now risks being banned in the United States, the application once again shows the influence on our consumption habits.
Source: Washington Post