SKIMS Advent Calendar Sparks Outcry Over $148 Price Tag
Consumers compare the costly kit to Dollar Tree finds, prompting backlash and refunds.
TikTok creators have voiced criticism of Kim Kardashian's SKIMS Advent calendar, saying the product is overhyped and overpriced.
At $148, the calendar is far more expensive than similar items that can be bought at Dollar Tree, a point highlighted by a CBS headline quote.
A SKIMS representative admitted the festive product didn't reach expectations, and the company has issued refunds to dissatisfied customers.
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CBS News
SKIMS Advent calendar sparks controversy
The Advent calendar industry is booming, which has become a problem for some who don't think the contents are worth the price tags. Lilia Luciano reports.
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Kim Kardashian’s Skims addresses fury over ‘scam’ $148 advent calendar, issues refunds to seething customers
The "Kardashians" star's rep released a statement about the intense "feedback" regarding the festive product, which "didn't reach expectations."
Read the original →CBS News
SKIMS Advent calendar sparks controversy: "I can get these at Dollar Tree"
Kim Kardashian's SKIMS apparel brand has faced backlash from TikTok creators over its Advent calendar, which includes various small accessories and costs $148.
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Facts this version was allowed to use
- Kim Kardashian's SKIMS apparel brand faced backlash from TikTok creators over its Advent calendar.
- The SKIMS Advent calendar costs $148.
- The SKIMS Advent calendar includes various small accessories.
- "I can get these at Dollar Tree" (quote in a CBS News headline; speaker not identified).
- The Advent calendar industry is booming, which has become a problem for some who don't think the contents are worth the price tags.
- A representative of Kim Kardashian released a statement about the intense feedback regarding the festive product, which "didn't reach expectations."
- The festive product "didn't reach expectations." (statement by a representative of Kim Kardashian, per New York Post).
- SKIMS issued refunds to customers, per New York Post.
- Kim Kardashian
- SKIMS
- Dollar Tree
- TikTok
- Lilia Luciano
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