The hype surrounding Starbucks' new 20-ounce Bearista Cold Cup reached fever pitch this week. The glass cup, shaped like a bear wearing a green beanie and paired with a striped straw, was released on November 6 for $29.95. Within hours, stores were sold out and listings on eBay and Facebook Marketplace began appearing for $150 to $400, with some offers climbing toward $1,000.
Customers complained that many stores received only one or two cups, fuelling suspicion that some were purchased by staff before official release. 'We only got two glass bears — these cups are going to disappoint more customers than delight them,' one barista wrote on Reddit. Others reported queueing before dawn, only to leave empty-handed.
