If Singaporeans can queue for several hours just to get some limited edition Hello Kitty plushies from McDonald’s, it really isn’t that surprising to hear that the Hello Kitty EZ-Charms sold out within hours of going on sale.
First announced last month as cutesy alternatives to the usual EZ-Link cards, the trinkets offer just the same utility for commuters — it can be used at all EZ-Link acceptance points on buses, trains, taxis, river taxis as well as for shopping and dining (if you’re one of the rare few who actually use EZ-Link for retail).
Pandemonium broke out when the trinkets went on sale online on Apr 30. The overwhelming response left the EZ-Link online shop sluggish and prone to connection errors, and the EZ-Charms sold out in a couple of hours.
Dear Customers, Thank you very much for your support for the EZ-Charms. We apologise for the inconvenience you have…
Posted by My EZ-Link Online Shop on Thursday, 30 April 2015
Though they may be sold out online, EZ-Charms will be available at various 7-Eleven outlets at the end of this month onwards. Expect turmoil once again on the streets.
Photo: EZ-Link newsroom
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