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Singaporeans love Hello Kitty, and scalpers are making full use of this knowledge.
FairPrice has a bunch of Hello Kitty offerings up for grabs till Mar. 1, 2023.
Photo via FairPrice
Shoppers will be able to redeem various collectibles at selected FairPrice and Cheers outlets, while stocks last.
Scalpers are trying to earn a quick buck by flipping some of these items.
Here's a look at what's available:
Mahjong Solitaire Set - 152 Tiles
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Foldable Light Weight Umbrella
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350ml Glass Bottle with Figurine
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Bamboo Handle Serving Set- 2 Pcs
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Ceramic Cup with Coaster and Silicon Lid
Photo via FairPrice
Hello Kitty Mahjong sets sold at up to S$888
With Chinese New Year (CNY) around the corner, it's no surprise that the mahjong sets, which are only available at FairPrice Xtra stores, are especially popular.
As a result, the Hello Kitty collectibles are being resold on sites such as Carousell.
Screenshot via FairPrice
The set costs S$268 plus six bonus points, or S$308 plus three bonus points.
One bonus points is awarded with every S$30 spent in a single receipt. Purchases must be made in-store.
Screenshot from Carousell
Screenshot from Carousell
Screenshot from Carousell
Screenshot from Carousell
FairPrice urged shoppers in a Facebook post on Jan. 1 to "be wary" of purchasing such sets as they are "unable to verify the authenticity or quality of resold sets".
Top image via NTUC and screenshot from Carousell