Trader Joe’s Just Dropped Limited-Edition Tote Bags for Less Than $1 Each (I’m Buying Every Style!)

published Nov 30, 2024
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Trader Joe's Grocery Store, Centreville, VA, USA, July 16, 2024
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One of the most popular accessories just hit the shelves, and shoppers are racing to buy it because it costs less than a dollar. No, it’s not a fancy bag from Prada or Lisa Says Gah; it’s a humble tote from Trader Joe’s.

The popular grocer just released a collection of mini canvas totes in three cute designs: mistletoe mushroom, festive ornaments, and one that says, “Eat, drink, and be merry.” Each bag has a handle and measures about 13 inches long by 11 inches tall and 6 inches wide.

The holiday mini canvas totes cost $0.79 each, and shoppers are clearing them from the shelves. @traderjoesobssesed, a creator that covers the latest drops from Trader Joe’s, posted an image on Instagram with the entire collection of these bags, and people raced to the comments to share their thoughts. One shopper said, “Those are cute!!!” while another user mentioned, “Their graphic designers are so on the ball!”

The viral appeal of these Trader Joe’s mini canvas totes is that they’re reusable. You can grab one and pack your lunch in it, transport holiday side dishes in it, or use it as a gift bag since the design is so festive.

Trader Joe’s also stocked its shelves with collapsible grocery bags that stand up so that you can fill them with your shopping haul and not worry about a tote spilling when you put it in your trunk. They’re much bigger than the mini totes and cost $3.99 each. 

If you’ve been eyeing the Trader Joe’s holiday mini totes, you’ll want to get them sooner rather than later. If this drop is like their first couple, you can expect shoppers to clear them from the shelves. In the past, some people have gone as far as to resell them on eBay for $1000 each. So, if you spot them in stores, grab them while you can.