March 5th 2025.
Have you ever heard of someone paying a fortune for a snack? It may sound unbelievable, but it just happened! Recently, a single Flamin’ Hot Cheeto in the shape of Pokémon’s Charizard was sold for a jaw-dropping $88,000 at an online auction. Nicknamed “Cheetozard,” this unique snack has taken the internet by storm, causing a frenzy among Pokémon fans and collectors alike.
The auction took place on Goldin, an online marketplace, where the three-inch-long Cheeto was displayed on a custom Pokémon card and carefully sealed in a clear storage box - almost as if it were a rare trading card! The bidding started off modestly at $250 in February, but things quickly escalated. After a whopping 60 bids, a lucky buyer managed to snag the Cheeto for a staggering $72,000. However, with additional fees, the final price reached a mind-boggling $87,840, according to PEOPLE Magazine.
Goldin drummed up excitement for the sale on Instagram, writing, “CHEETOZARD FINAL SALE! Final Sale Price on the ‘Cheetozard’ – Pokémon Charizard-Shaped Cheeto – 3″: $87,840.” The post quickly gained traction, adding to the already viral news surrounding this peculiar sale.
But here’s the twist - Cheetozard isn’t a new discovery. In fact, it was found between 2018 and 2022 by 1st & Goal Collectables, a memorabilia store in Georgia, USA. The owners had kept it locked away in a safe and almost forgot about it until they stumbled upon it during a cleaning session in 2024. When they shared the find on their Instagram in April 2024, the internet exploded, and offers started pouring in. Cheetozard’s comeback became a trending topic in viral news, attracting the attention of both collectors and casual social media users.
People on social media had all sorts of reactions. Some joked about the situation, with one user saying, “I don’t get it - I would’ve just eaten it! What am I supposed to be looking for when I eat Cheetos?” Another commented, “This snack has had a prosperous long life!”
It’s hard to believe that a random snack could turn into a six-figure collectible, but it just goes to show that anything is possible. So, the next time you reach for a bag of Cheetos, keep an eye out - you never know, you might just find your own “Cheetozard” and strike it rich! With stories like this dominating viral news, it’s clear that the internet never fails to surprise us. Who knows what will become the next big thing?
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