Despite how much people love Trader Joe’s, we never thought we’d see the day that there would be lines out the door filled with ravenous shoppers waiting to get their hands on only one thing—the Trader Joe’s mini tote bag. It’s the micro bag that broke the internet, and ever since, its stratospheric ascent into the latest trend cycle has fans losing their proverbial minds just to get their hands on one. Typically, each drop sells out within just a few hours, if not minutes, and there have even been cases of totes being resold on eBay for over $400!
To date, there have been four mini tote bag drops, each introducing new colorways such as pastel and neon, as well as a limited-edition Halloween-inspired collection. And if fans weren’t already feral enough, Trader Joe’s just announced it’s dropping a new lineup of mini totes, just in time for summer. Here’s how to get your hands on one before they sell out.
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Shoppers no doubt will freak out over the new drop
Following up on last year’s pastel and striped insulated mini tote bag drop, TJ’s just bringing the pastel back this year, but adding stripes into the mix for a fun twist. Each canvas mini tote will be available in four striped colorways and is made of a heavy-duty polyester-blend fabric with a pocket on each side. It’s the perfect size for smaller shopping trips when you only need a couple of items.
To give you an idea of size, it can fit about a dozen apples. Of course, let’s be honest, how many times do you actually go to Trader Joe’s and walk out with anything less than an entire shopping cart? The more likely use case for these adorable mini totes is as a cute finishing touch to your outfit or as a bag to carry your tech and notebook, which only adds to its status-symbol allure.
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If you’re looking to grab the new limited edition tote, you’ll want to head to your local Trader Joe’s on Wednesday, June 17, and make sure to get there early. At just $2.99, these are bound to sell out fast. Also, as a final word of caution, the only way to make sure you’re getting the real deal is to try to get one in-store. Sure, you might have to fight your way through a crowd of frenzied shoppers, but it’s better than getting ripped off by a knockoff.
Trader Joe’s acknowledged the situation in an email to SavorNation saying, “We are aware that some knockoff totes are being sold online and have recently filed a lawsuit to protect our customers from being misled. At Trader Joe’s, it’s very important to us that our customers are getting what they’ve paid for. That’s one of the reasons we only offer Trader Joe’s products for sale inside Trader Joe’s stores. This enables us to put our customers first, ensuring they’re getting authentic Trader Joe’s products.”
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