I'm a millennial who's obsessed with Stanley cups. They remind me of collecting 'Harry Potter' books, and I even bought some on my wedding day.

Fri, 02/02/2024 - 06:20

Kaitlin Gostel sits on a bed surrounded by a circle of Stanley Quencher cups in a range of colors — Courtesy of Kaitlin Gostel

Kaitlin Gostel has nearly 40 Stanley cups. She estimates she's spent well over $2,500 on the brand.
Gostel says the rush to buy limited-edition cups reminds her of getting new "Harry Potter" books.
She even ordered some in the bathroom on her wedding day, shortly after saying her vows.

This as-told-to article is based on a conversation with Kaitlin Gostel, a 29-year-old academic in Florida who collects Stanley cups. It has been edited for length and clarity.

I don't have any social media. I don't have TikTok or Instagram.

I actually first heard of Stanley cups in Korea.