Overview
- The 20-ounce glass Bearista cold cup, priced at $29.95, sold out quickly after the Nov. 6 holiday launch across many U.S. stores.
- A Starbucks spokesperson said demand exceeded expectations and confirmed rapid sellouts, while declining to specify store allocations.
- Resale listings on eBay and Mercari climbed sharply, with reported asks from about $150 to as high as $600, including at least one sale near $400.
- Customers reported long lines, limited per-store quantities and allegations that some employees purchased cups before opening; a Houston dispute drew a police response.
- The bear-shaped cup remains unavailable in most stores and is not sold online, as seasonal merchandise and a Hello Kitty collaboration continue in limited supply.