Stanley Cups: What They Cost, Why Everyone Wants One and Whether They're Worth It
The stainless steel tumblers have dominated social media
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Stanley Cups: What They Cost, Why Everyone Wants One and Whether They're Worth ItStanley cups are truly all the rage lately.
The stainless steel tumblers come in a variety of styles and sizes, but the Quencher H2.0 Flowstate model, which features an external straw, is by far the most popular.
The 40 fl. oz stainless steel, vacuum-sealed tumbler retails for $45. It features a no-spill lid and tapered base to fit into cup holders.
One of the main draws for why consumers love their trusty cups is that they’re made to keep drinks cold for hours. Per the website, the Quencher in particular can keep beverages hot for up to 7 hours, cold for 11 hours and iced for a whopping two days.
Late last year, a TikTok user went viral for detailing how her Stanley tumbler incredibly stayed intact during a car fire. Danielle, who goes by the username @danimarielttering on TikTok, shared a video showing her vehicle’s mostly-charred interior from the blaze. In the cupholder sat her orange Stanley cup, which was seemingly untouched, minus some ash and debris that had fallen on top of it. Even more remarkably, the cup “still had ice” inside — and Danielle shook it to prove it. The video drew attention from the brand’s global president Terence Reilly, who offered to send her some new cups — and a new car.
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Known for their “built to last” properties, Stanley cups have had several viral moments, including one earlier this month.
The products became Target’s hottest commodity after the food and beverage container brand released two Target-exclusive Quencher H2.0 FlowState Tumblers. The tumblers come in Cosmo Pink and Target Red and are a part of the brand's "Galentine's Collection."
"Made to gift, a card label is included while a tiny heart adorns the Stanley logo. With a pop of pink and the perfect shade of red, let's celebrate your gal pal by spreading the love," a description of the tumblers on Target's website reads.
Although the holiday is over a month away, the double-wall vacuum-insulated tumblers priced at $45 have sold out online and across Target stores nationwide after their initial Dec. 31 drop.
One video of the initial drop shared on TikTok by a customer in El Paso, Texas, showed a crowd of people running towards the tumbler at the store's center. The social media user added the caption, "Getting trampled for a Target Stanley Valentine's Cup."
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The comment section contained mixed reactions, with one individual writing, "I love Stanley, but I will not do this for a cup." Another person commented, "All for a Stanley?"
Another video on TikTok filmed at a Target in Goodyear, Arizona, explained that tumblers sold out in less than four minutes. The video showed people of all ages rushing to grab one from the store's display stand.
One TikTok user commented, "Stanley definitely knows what they are doing. Everyone and their mom wants one. IDK I still can't wrap my head around paying that much for a cup."
According to Delish, the tumblers are already up on resale sites like eBay, listed at prices up to $240.
The Quenchers aren't the only model of tumbler Stanley offers. Another popular one is the Iceflow Flip Straw Tumbler, which features a no-spill straw perfect for on-the-go use.
Like the Quenchers, the Iceflow model comes in a variety of sizes and models with the 30 fl. oz bottle retailing for $35. Per the website, it can keep drinks cold for up to 12 hours and iced for two days.
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