An unexpected $59 item from Kmart Australia has been flying off the shelves, with a waitlist of shoppers eager to get their hands on it. The 168-pack graphic markers are always sold out, leaving many to sign up for 'stock notifications' to be alerted whenever the item returns to stores or online.
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The markers are particularly popular with graphic designers, artists and creatives because they believe they are a 'dupe' of Copic Sketch Markers, which cost up to $664 for a 72-pack at Officeworks. However, many pointed out the key feature that the Kmart version lacks: the expensive markers come with a brush nib for colour blending, while the budget-friendly pens have a chisel tip on one end and a bullet tip on the other.
Despite the differences, shoppers said the cheaper pens were a great, affordable alternative, especially for those who can't afford to splash out on hundreds of dollars. What makes the $59 set stand out is its 168 different coloured markers, all stored perfectly in a black zip-closure bag.
Only a lucky few have been able to track down the sought-after markers. 'Kmart keeps running out. I have been on the waitlist for this 168-pack for so long and they finally restocked,' one shopper said as she opened up her online order. An unexpected $59 item from Kmart Australia has been flying off the shelves, with a waitlist of shoppers eager to get their hands on it.
