Dolly Parton bargain ice cream is generating huge demand … with some eBay sellers seeking $ 1,000 for a single pint
Dolly Parton’s new Strawberry Pretzel Pie had gained popularity, with some eBay sellers looking to take advantage of the frenzy for the product by charging $ 1,000 for a pint.
Parton, 75, has collaborated on the dessert with Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams for the benefit of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
The nonprofit describes itself as a “book donation program that sends free, high-quality books to children from birth to five years of age, regardless of their family’s income.”
The latest: Dolly Parton’s new Strawberry Pretzel Pie had taken off, with some eBay sellers looking to take advantage of the frenzy for the product by charging $ 1,000 for a pint. The singer was snapped in Nashville in 2019 at the CMA Awards
The said treat is called Jeni’s ode to the Queen of Country: sweet and salty, with a timeless appeal, deep American roots, and makes you feel damn good, ‘the company said.
‘It is a return to the triple cake from the potlucks of our young people. Layers of salty pretzel streusel, subtly sweet and effortlessly spicy cream cheese ice cream and lipstick red strawberry sauce. ‘
The ice cream went on sale on Wednesday and sold out quickly through digital and Jeni’s locations, with some buyers heading to the secondary market to make a quick profit on the popular product.
A few people offered the product – which must be shipped on dry ice to keep cold – for up to $ 1,000.
A few people offered the product – which must be shipped on dry ice to keep cold – for up to $ 1,000
The dessert features “ layers of salty pretzel streusel, subtly sweet and effortlessly tangy cream cheese ice cream, and lipstick red strawberry sauce, ” said Jeni’s
Jeni’s gave an update on availability, saying it still couldn’t meet demand, but ‘worked around the clock’ to get the product back on sale.
“We’re not there yet,” the company said. As promised, we will provide 48-hour notice via email and social media before releasing the flavor, but we just wanted to let you know it won’t be this weekend. Thanks again for your patience! ‘
The iconic singer-songwriter launched the nonprofit in 1995 and had passed the milestone of one million books shipped by 2003.