Woman buys 'retired' jellycat in unexpected place for fraction of price

A JELLYCAT CAN BE SOLD FOR HUNDREDS, SOMETIMES EVEN THOUSANDS, OF POUNDS, SO WHEN THE WOMAN FOUND A RARE 'RETIRED' PLUSHIE, SHE COULDN'T BELIEVE HOW CHEAP IT WAS 15:44, 21 May

2025 Jellycats have become a sensation, with enthusiasts eager to acquire the plush toys they adore. Some sellers, however, are inflating prices, making it difficult for collectors to

afford these sought-after collectables, because they know that some people will most certainly pay hundreds for one they're desperate to get hold of. This is why one shopper was

astonished to discover a 'retired' Jellycat, complete with tags, at an unexpectedly low price. A retired Jellycat refers to designs that are no longer in production, often becoming

rarer and potentially more valuable to collectors as they are phased out for newer models. Becky's Bazaar took to social media to share her find, revealing she came across

"retired Jellycats at the boot sale." She mentioned that the couple who sold her the toy were Jellycat experts, knowledgeable about the collectables they were selling. The man

running the stall informed Becky that all the Jellycats on offer were "half the price of what they are online," noting that "most of them are retired." Article continues

below The woman accompanying him pointed out that while a few were still available in shops, the majority would not be restocked. Among their collection was a Jellycat highland cow cushion,

which they claimed was priced at £100 online, although Becky had seen a listing demanding an exorbitant £300. At a market stall, they found a campfire plush being sold for a much higher

price online, and even saw a tiny cupcake fetching nearly £200 on eBay. A rare 'old version' curly bashful bunny was spotted on eBay for over £1,000, but Becky's attention was

captivated by a different item - the Jellycat Merryday cow plushie. She inquired, "How much is this one out of interest? He's caught my eye," drawn to the cow with tags still

attached that could command £84 online. The vendors were willing to part with it for a mere £30, but then sweetened the deal, offering the Merryday cow to Becky for just £25. Becky seized

the opportunity, asking her partner "Shall we? £25?" while he mulled over a tagless campfire offered at £15. Following the successful purchase, Becky carefully stowed the cow in

its own bag to preserve its condition. Intrigued by her find, commenters online remarked at the bargain, with someone noting: "That's a good price for the cow! Not really sure

who's buying that campfire for £120 online though." Article continues below Another shared a memory, writing: "I bought a cow, the black and white one, 26yrs ago, for a

friend's first born, she took that cow everywhere, still her fave toy and sits in her room, best present I've ever bought."