Starbucks’ Viral Glass Bearista Cup Returns with a Twist
Alright, let’s break down what’s happening with Starbucks’ much-talked-about Glass Bearista Cup, because this drop has taken a pretty unexpected turn. If you remember the chaos from last month, these cozy little glass tumblers — originally priced at just $24.95 — were wiped out in hours. They became one of the fastest-selling items of the entire holiday lineup, and resale prices shot up to around $250 before knockoffs started flooding the market. By then, genuine cups were still reselling for $150 to $200, but the hype was already huge.
Now, Starbucks has confirmed a restock, but it’s not exactly the straightforward retail drop resellers were hoping for. Instead of simply putting the cups back on the shelves or in the app for purchase, the brand revealed that the Glass Bearista Cup will be part of the 2025 Merrython Giveaway. That means the cup isn’t being sold directly this time — it’s being offered as an instant-win reward through the Starbucks app. Essentially, anyone buying qualifying items during the Merrython earns points and a chance at winning one. And with 17,000 cups available, they technically exist in decent numbers, but they make up only about 0.17% of all prizes. So getting one is basically a luck-of-the-draw scenario.
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For resellers, this is a bit of a curveball. The initial excitement around the “restock” suggested another profitable flip, especially since the first release caught people off guard. Stores were cleared out before most fans even knew the cup existed, and app-only access this time sounded like a strategic way to avoid that chaos. But now, with the giveaway format confirmed, it’s no longer about speed — it’s about randomness. That means no lining up early, no refreshing the app at 6 AM, and no guaranteed way to secure multiples.
Still, the buzz hasn’t died. Social media comments exploded the moment Starbucks announced the update, and collectors are already trying to figure out their odds. Even though resale prices dipped due to counterfeits, tomorrow’s distribution could easily spark new demand, especially because winners will be guaranteed genuine cups. And since Starbucks accepts returns, the risk for those hoping to flip remains extremely low — the real challenge is simply winning one in the first place.
If you’re planning to try your luck, make sure the Starbucks app is updated and your payment details are ready. Any qualifying purchase during the Merrython could trigger an instant win. It’s unpredictable, but the potential profit is still very real. After all, a cup that originally sold for under $25 and resold for ten times that price isn’t something people will forget anytime soon. Tomorrow’s giveaway might not be the restock resellers envisioned, but it’s definitely one worth watching.
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