Resellers and bots are indeed impacting PopMart's business

THE RESELLERS & BOTS this is why regular collectors can't get them for RETAIL!!!

The reason Labubu figures—particularly the limited edition or collab versions—are increasingly hard to get at retail is largely due to high demand, low supply, and the rise of resellers and bots in collectible culture. Here's a breakdown of why bots and resellers are taking over, and how it impacts true collectors:

🧨 1. Massive Hype & Demand

Labubu, a character from the POP MART x Kasing Lung universe, has grown into a grail-tier collectible. Thanks to:

• Viral social media trends

• Collabs with fashion/streetwear brands

• Aesthetic appeal in designer toy culture

Collectors and casual fans alike are now chasing these drops, often with limited quantities available.

🤖 2. Bots Dominate Online Drops

Retailers rarely have the tech to fight back against bots. Here’s what happens:

• Bots auto-checkout items in milliseconds.

• Normal users can't compete, especially on high-traffic sites.

• Bots are run by resellers who aim to flip for huge markups (sometimes 3x–10x retail).

So even if you're there at drop time, you're at a huge disadvantage.

💰 3. Resellers Exploit Scarcity

Labubu's value on the secondary market is often sky-high. Resellers are:

• Not fans or collectors—they’re investors.

• Gaming the system to treat Labubu like limited-stock crypto or sneakers.

• Creating artificial scarcity by hoarding stock and slowly releasing it for max profit.

This turns a $15–$30 figure into a $200+ listing on StockX, eBay, or private Discord/IG groups.

🔁 4. Limited Restocks, High FOMO

True collectors suffer because:

• Many editions are one-time drops with no restocks.

• Resellers know FOMO drives urgency—if you miss the drop, your only option is the resale market.

• That pressure is especially hard on collectors who can’t or don’t want to pay 3–10x retail.

🎯 TL;DR – Why Resellers & Bots Are Winning

• High demand + low supply makes Labubu a prime target.

• Bots ensure speed and edge out manual buyers.

• Resellers prioritize profit over community or culture.

• Collectors are priced out or left empty-handed unless they pay resale.