The recession might be taking a toll on $200 games. The hottest toy this year for youngsters is a $7.99 fake hamster called a “Zhu Zhu Pet.”

And once again, retailers cannot stock their shelves with enough of this year’s hottest toy to meet demand. So eBay sellers are again having a field day, selling the item online for $35, nearly four times the retail value. 

If you are lucky enough to see a Zhu Zhu Pet at Toys “R” Us, Wal-Mart, Target, or another retail outlet, grab it immediately! In fact, grab a few. If you don’t have any relatives or friends on the lookout for these hot toys, you can finance your own holiday shopping list by joining the world of online auctions, selling them for a fat profit on eBay!