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How to Find Cheap Zhu Zhu Pets

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By Melinda Friedland
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Zhu Zhu Pets
Zhu Zhu Pets

Zhu Zhu Pets are one of the most sought after toys for the holidays this year. They are extremely hard to find in stores, especially online. They are battery operated hamsters that are almost life-like, but without the mess. There is an entire line of accessories including tunnels, garages and hamster balls for them to play around in. If you are on a tight budget, cheap Zhu Zhu Pets can be found, but prepared to work just a little bit.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Start by checking out local Wal-mart stores. Though they are currently sold out online, they are still listed and are priced at just $8.00 a piece! Keep that in mind if you're shopping elsewhere. Call around to local Wal-marts that you are willing to drive to and see if they can tell you if they have any Zhu Zhu Pets in stock and if not, when they might expect to receive another shipment.

  2. Step 2

    Contact local Toys R Us stores that you are willing to drive to. They are also listed online but out of stock and their price is currently under $10.

  3. Step 3

    Contact a local Hallmark Gold Crown store. Some of them are choosing to carry Zhu Zhu Pets as well.

  4. Step 4

    Contact local Target stores that you are willing to drive to and see if they have anything in stock. They offer a 3 pack of Zhu Zhu Pets online, which is currently out of stock, but you can choose to be notified by email when they have them in stock again.

  5. Step 5

    Visit the site in the resources section below to check out stock status of various websites. Here you can also sign up to receive a notification via email if Zhu Zhu Pets are found to be in stock at one of their listed retailers.

  6. Step 6

    If all else fails, shop at Ebay. There are all kinds of Zhu Zhu Pets listed there, but just so you won't be "sticker shocked", sets of 4 are selling for as much as $120 and higher. Keep in mind these little hamsters are only $8 to $11 when they are in stock at stores!

  7. Step 7

    If you aren't able to find these before Christmas and you really want to give them as gifts to your children or other children you know, shop in stores after Christmas when the rush isn't so huge. They will be back in stock again and you will save a lot of money if you can be patient.

Tips & Warnings
  • Ebay is not the place to find cheap Zhu Zhu pets all the time, but if you are desperate for them, they are thousands listed there.
  • To save money, give children some kind of IOU and gift the Zhu Zhu Pets after the holiday shopping rush - they will be back in stock eventually.
  • If you are short on cash, be smart about buying Zhu Zhu Pets. They are fantastic toys but keep in mind their MSRP ($8-11 per hamster) and don't go blowing your budget just to get your hands on one.

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