Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster 2 Pack - Num Nums & Pipsqueak
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Each Zhu Zhu Hamter has its own unique personality & whimsical sounds. Loving Mode: Pet them, love them, hear them chatter Explore Mode: Let them scoot, scamper, across the floor. Provide them with their Hamster Habitat.
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- Loving Mode: Pet them, love them, hear them chatter- Explore Mode: Let them scoot, scamper, across the floor.
- Each Zhu Zhu Hamter has its own unique personality & whimsical sounds.
- Provide them with their Hamster Habitat.
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By Evan Mitchell Stark (Ballston Spa, NY USA)
A commentary before the low-down on the Zhu-Zhu's.
I'm a loyal Amazon customer who buys every variety of product almost exclusively here. This is because after obsessively shopping the web and brick-and-mortar stores, rarely do I find more than a couple of percent difference in price between Amazon and the rest of the world. Factoring in the free, two-day shipping, the convenience, Amazon's excellent (independently rated) customer service, and the comfort associated with purchasing from a trusted source that stands behind what they sell, it's a no-brainer to shop here versus anyplace else. Even more, with Amazon's packaging policies, it's very green, made even greener by virtue of home delivery versus a bunch of individuals in their individual cars driving to a retail location to buy their wares. Yes, I love Amazon. But seeing the prices that they are getting for these Zhu-Zhu Pets makes me love them a lot less and has given me pause.
I bought a couple of Zhu-Zhu's at a CVS Pharmacy here in upstate NY at up to 80% less than the Amazon prices the of last two weeks. I bought more on Ebay for 40% less than Amazon's price today. CVS has the items for $9.99, as does Wal-Mart, Target, Toys R Us, and others. Yes, it's the hot toy of the season. Yes, it flies off the shelves as soon as it comes in. Yes, people living in the hinterlands may not have easy access to places selling the Zhu-Zhu's at MSRP. Still, for a company like Amazon, which seems more principled than most, and, moreover, seems genuinely concerned about "customer experience," it aopears that Amazon is being plainly opportunistic and engaging in price gouging. The onus may be on the consumer to do their homework; let the buyer beware, because the merchant will take what the traffic will bear. Yet, considering those who don't have easy access to this merchandise at its normal and fair selling price, Amazon is diminishing their reputation with its unfair pricing of these items. (Or by the sellers it is allowing to sell the item under Amazon's banner.)
The above is especially egregious considering the item, pro and con.
PRO.
1. Very cute and amusing. KIds seem to instantly take to it.
2. It's novel.
3. For $9.99, it's a very special stocking-stuffer.
CON
1. It is poorly made and in all likelihood will break or fall apart quickly.
2. It doesn't do all that much and its charm will likely wear off quickly.
3. The accessories associated with it are expensive, similarly poorly made like the pets are, and, they're somewhat cheap and unattractive-looking.
4. Not that this matters all that much, but unlike some toys--even those that provide some fun and brain stimulation when you take them apart and reassemble them--this toy has no educational value. This is not a requirement for a fun, enjoyable toy, but it's something to consider if you're spending $40-$60 on it.
Were it not part of a fad, and supported by lots of TV advertising, it's unlikely that a shopper finding these on a store shelf would give them a second look. People are getting into fist-fights over these things, though, according to news reports and the manager at my local CVS. Recall the Beenie Baby fad of a few years ago. People were selling "limited edition" BB's for hundreds of dollars on Ebay. Now, they go for a few dollars and are sold ubiquitously, from convenience stores to upscale toy stores. No big deal are these things, and it's likely that next year a Zhu=Zhu can be had for a song.
To sum up, for $9.99, these toys are amusing and clever and junky and will likely make kids ages 4-8 happy for a little while. For forty to sixty dollars, they are scandalously overpriced and not worth it. If this is a must-have Christmas item for your child or loved one, making them happy knows no price. We all know how desirable the item of the moment is to our kids. But, if you're concerned about value, or you don't particularly care about going with the herd, spend no more than MSRP on this toy--or choose something else instead.
By jan davis
When I ordered this item, Iwas surprised to see how quickly the package got to me. I am very pleased with this purchase especially when I saw the prices the other sellers were charging. Thank you so much.
By C. leasure (Texas)
I paid way too much for these little critters but the grand kids love them. They have b-days right before Christmas so I have purchased the accessories that go with the Zhu Zhu's for Christmas day.
By Sonya C. Anderson (Broomfield, CO)
This toy is excellent for any child that likes animals. The only drawback has nothing to do with the toy it's the incredible price gouging by the sellers. I would have liked to have known that this toy should have retailed for about $16.00 before I purchased it for $49.00. Otherwise, I really like this toy and believe it has playtime longevity with young children.
By Dorothy B. Sanders
How can Amazon sell these Hamster for $118.00 for 2 when they can be purchased at Walmart for $8.00 a piece?
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