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Track Price Drops on Rare Squishmallows on Amazon, eBay, Target, and more
Christmas is coming, and you have likely already started thinking about the perfect gift for your loved one. You may have even gone as far as to start searching online for some ideas and inspiration. But if you’re like most people, then chances are that by now, you’ve noticed just how expensive it can be to find the best deal on your Christmas shopping list.
This can be incredibly stressful when there are so many things to buy! So here’s what we recommend: “Squishmallows”- a popular toy this year, but not everyone can get their hands on one, and most stores have sold out of the holiday collection. However you can still find these toys online from third-party sellers, but you should be careful when shopping from them as prices may be higher with the rising demand for the products.
What are Squishmallows?
They are soft and squishy toys made with a special material that makes them feel like real marshmallows. They come in different shapes, including hearts, stars, and unicorns.
The company behind these squishy little creatures is called Squishmallow, which is based in the United States and has been making them since 2015, when it launched its website on Amazon Prime Day 2016 (a day when people buy discounted products). The product was so popular there was an almost immediate sell-out of all their stock!
Why do Squishmallows make good Christmas gifts?
Squishmallows are often released in limited edition collections or special sets, which can make them even more desirable for collectors. For example, a company might release a special set of Squishmallows in holiday-themed colors or a limited edition collection featuring rare or unique designs. This makes Squishmallows very collectible and increases their value for collectors. They are relatively inexpensive and do not require much-specialized knowledge or expertise to collect. It makes them an excellent option for people interested in collecting and those who want to gift them during the holiday season. Both parties need not spend a lot of money or time on it.
Price fluctuations and why Squishmallows stock out during Christmas
It is common for Squishmallows to be out of stock during Christmas due to the high demand for these popular stuffed animals. The increased demand can make it challenging for retailers to keep up with the supply of Squishmallows, resulting in stockouts.
If you are looking to buy one this Christmas, here’s a quick breakdown of the different sizes and prices:
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Small Squishmallows (around 5 inches in size): $5-$10
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Medium-sized Squishmallows (around 8-12 inches in size): $10-$20
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Large Squishmallows (around 16-20 inches in size): $20-$40
Some limited edition or high-demand Squishmallows are highly sought-after by collectors and can fetch high prices when sold by resellers. For example, Jack the Black Cat, known for its closed white eyes and white whiskers, is considered one of the rarest squishmallows sold to date. It was introduced by KellyToys in 2020 and quickly sold out on their website within two hours. Since then, listings for Jack the Black Cat have been seen on eBay for nearly $2,000. Other popular Squishmallows among collectors include Patty the Cow and Philippe the Frog.
Where to buy Squishmallows?
Squishmallows can be purchased on various websites, including the manufacturer’s website, KellyToys, and popular online retailers such as Amazon, Walmart, and Target. The official website also has a set of listed retailers from where you can buy the Squishmallows from. You can also find Squishmallows on specialty toy websites and on websites that specialize in collectibles.
Check for price drops while buying Christmas gifts
A price tracker allows you to find the best deals on toys. Often these tools are free and easy to use, so there’s no excuse not to use it!
If you are shopping for Squishmallows and have found them on sale at one store, you should track the price in case it drops even further. You can try using a tracker like distill.io, which will notify you when the product drops below your desired price range, saving you from having to constantly check back with retailers.
Installing Distill Web Monitor
You can easily install Distill by following these steps:
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Go to Distill and click the Download Chrome extension button. You will be redirected to the Chrome web store. (Note: You can also install Distill on Firefox, Edge, or Opera)
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Click Add to Chrome button, and a pop-up will appear. Then, click Add extension button. Chrome will automatically download this extension for you.
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To pin the Distill extension, click on the Extensions icon located top right and click Pin icon next to Distill Web Monitor.
Once you have installed the extension in your browser, you can begin using it.
How to monitor the prices of Christmas gifts and buy them when there is a price drop
Distill allows you to monitor the prices and availability for any product on the shopping websites. It can be Christmas toys Squishmallows, graphic cards, or gaming consoles like Nintendo, Xbox, PS5, etc.
It removes the need to constantly check the product’s prices by seamlessly automating the checking process on multiple websites. Monitoring the price of a Squishmallow, or any other product for that matter, is easy and automated. Set it up yourself, follow these simple steps:
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Navigate to the product webpage you are interested in tracking. For example: Let’s monitor a Squishmallow on Target. Click on the Distill icon located at the top right of your browser, as seen in the screenshot below.
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Click on “Monitor parts of page”.
- Click on the price element with your mouse. Now Distill will begin to check for price changes on the product.
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Click on “Save selection”.
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You will be redirected to “Options – Add monitor” page - here you can specify the monitoring options for your product.
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In the Device section, select the device you want the monitor to run on. You can either choose the Cloud – Distill’s Servers or your browser (if Distill’s browser extension is installed). In case the monitor runs on your browser, the browser needs to be open for the checks.
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You can also make use of Proxy,which is available in the Professional plan. To run popular websites in the cloud, you may need to use Proxies. Find out more about proxies here.
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“Schedule checks” - determines how frequently Distill monitors the page. If you are unsure of how long, then choose Interval and set it to 1 hour. Distill will refresh the product webpage every hour to see if there are any updates and will notify you accordingly.
Note: The minimum checking time is 6 hours if you are monitoring from Distill’s servers on the free plan. For more frequent checks, we recommend using local checks over cloud checks. For more frequent checks, you will want to upgrade to a subscription plan.
Setting up alerts to get notified if the price drops
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Based on how you want to get alerted, you can choose between email, SMS, slack or discord. Distill also has a provision for audio notification on local devices. Based on your subscription plan, you may choose among the different alert modes. Paid customers get access to alerts via android app and iOS apps. This is handy for getting alerts while you are on the go.
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To get alerts on specific price drops, you can add conditions in your monitor. This ensures Distill runs logical condition checks on the product price and alerts you when the condition is true.
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Click on “Add conditions” this opens a set of logical checks you can perform on the price element. For example,
a. If your budget for the Squishmallow is between $45 and $40 you can write the condition as below:
“Text” “has number more than (>)” 40 and “Text” “has number less than (<)” 45
b. If you want to be alerted if the price drops below $45, you’d want to set the condition as below:
“Text” “has number less than (<)” 45
This way, Distill alerts you when the product price falls within your budget, and you can buy it immediately.
Compare product prices listed on different websites.
Another way to use Distill is to compare products listed on different websites. You might want to do this to compare the availability and price drops of products listed on different sites or simply to grab a better deal. This is handy when you are monitoring the same product on multiple websites.
Conclusion
Albeit the age of your loved ones, Squishmallows make great Christmas gifts due to their popularity, collectibility, and affordability. However, the high demand for Squishmallows during the holiday season can lead to stockouts and price fluctuations. To find the best deals on Squishmallows, we recommend using a price tracker such as Distill.io.
You can download the free browser extension to track the prices of Squishmallows or any other product on your Christmas shopping list. It will alert you if the price drops below your desired price range, saving you time and money during the holiday shopping season. Our paid customers get access to alerts via the android app and iOS apps. This is handy for getting alerts while you are on the go, striking off items on your Christmas shopping list, and making purchases instantly when prices drop.
Happy shopping, everyone!