"The bags, which come in combinations of black, orange, purple, and green, cost just $2.99 each and dropped in stores on October 8. They're a tiny version of Trader Joe's classic reusable tote bags, measuring just 13 x 11 x 6 inches-about the size of an iPad. This is the third time that Trader Joe's has released a new version of the bags, which have proven to be a desirable fan favorite (to put it mildly)."
"When Trader Joe's first debuted the mini tote in March 2024, social media exploded with videos of shoppers lining up to grab the product, with many shoppers piling their carts with every available colorway. The story was similar in April 2025, when Trader Joe's announced a pastel line of the totes. If eBay sellers are to be believed, these bag designs have become full-on collectors items, with sets of the previous drops selling for over $100 on the site."
"Despite the fact that the new Halloween bags just dropped this morning, all signs indicate that Trader Joe's shoppers are in for another round of mini tote fervor. Already, several TikToks show crowds lining up for the bags. One Trader Joe's employee shared an unboxing video of the bags, encouraging shoppers to get one of their own. Another customer has already decked out her new bags with color-coordinated Labubus. On eBay, sets of the Halloween bags are retailing for over $50."
Trader Joe's released Halloween-themed mini tote bags on October 8 priced at $2.99 each in black, orange, purple, and green. The bags measure 13 x 11 x 6 inches, a compact version of the store's classic reusable tote. This marks the third mini tote drop following March 2024 and April 2025 releases that sparked social-media crowds and prompted some shoppers to buy multiple colorways. Resale activity has appeared on eBay, with past sets selling for over $100 and Halloween sets listed above $50. Early TikTok videos and in-store unboxing clips show shoppers lining up and creating crowded scenes. The trend may reflect growth in the reusable-bag market and plastic-bag restrictions.
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