Brands Launch Expensive Advent Calendars as Holiday Shopping Begins Early
Retailers are releasing high-priced holiday countdowns, with some luxury items costing hundreds of dollars while others offer significant discounts on popular brands like Lego.
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The story so far
2 publishers have covered this in 3 articles since 12 Oct 2026. CNET published first, on 12 October at 16:58 UTC; Inc. followed 1h 54m later. The most recent article, from CNET, appeared on 13 October at 12:31 UTC.
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How it unfolded
Every source in the order it published.
- CNETIt’s Never Too Early for an Advent Calendar, Especially When This Lego Disney Princess One Is Over 30% Off
- Inc.Brands Are Selling Out of $280 Sample Boxes. The Advent Calendar Is Retail’s Most Brilliant (and Expensive) Trick
- CNETCatch ‘Em Before They’re Gone: 14 Pokemon Advent Calendars You Can Shop Now
Sources
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- Catch ‘Em Before They’re Gone: 14 Pokemon Advent Calendars You Can Shop Now CNET
- Brands Are Selling Out of $280 Sample Boxes. The Advent Calendar Is Retail’s Most Brilliant (and Expensive) Trick Inc.
- It’s Never Too Early for an Advent Calendar, Especially When This Lego Disney Princess One Is Over 30% Off CNET
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