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Shark Tankfans went wild over a heated exchange involving Robert Herjavec and Kevin O’Leary. The sharks suggested a budding entrepreneur raise the price of what fans deemed theperfectChristmas gift. The advice didn’t sit well, and viewers didn’t hold back. Social media lit up with fiery critiques, calling the move out-of-touch and greedy.
The product — a festive, affordable gem — captured the holiday spirit without breaking wallets, and fans loved it. But Herjavec and O’Leary’s push for higher pricing turned the goodwill sour. In trueShark Tankfashion, drama took center stage, but this time, the viewers weren’t buying it.
Sharks suggest $399 for advent calendar, fans call them out of touch
Season 16 ofShark Tanksparked heated debate during Episode 7 when the Gnome Advent Calendar became the focus of a controversial price discussion. The entrepreneur revealed that the calendar retailed for $147 while costing $47 to produce. Surprisingly, the sharks thought that was a steal.“That’s cheaper than I expected!”they chimed.
Robert HerjavecandKevin O’Learysuggested a jaw-dropping price hike, urging the entrepreneur to raise the cost to $399. The audacious suggestion left viewers fuming. Fans couldn’t believe the sharks’ out-of-touch comments, with many questioning,“Who in their right mind would spend that much on an advent calendar?”
The entrepreneur, clearly overwhelmed, sought guidance:
I need your expertise. I need your guidance. This is my very first business; I’ve been running it by myself. I’m hoping to bring the price down even more if I could order more.
But the sharks dismissed her concerns, insisting,
Why do you think you need to bring the price down? … You’re not charging enough. It’s too cheap!
Herjavec pushed further, suggesting a $300 tag as a baseline, while O’Leary envisioned “the ultimate set” priced at $399. Critics, though, argued the sharks failed to grasp reality. Advent calendars, no matter how “premium,” rarely warrant such luxury pricing. Spending even $147 on one seemed excessive to most viewers.
Despite the encouragement that she could scale the business to millions, the sharks ultimately passed on investing. The episode highlighted a growing gap between luxury entrepreneurship and everyday affordability, sparking one of the season’s most talked-about debates.
Fans go off on Kevin O’Leary and Robert Herjavec over price push
Fans weren’t feeling the holiday spirit when Kevin O’Leary and Robert Herjavec pushed a gnome advent calendar entrepreneur to jack up their price. The feedback? Brutal. O’Leary got dragged for flip-flopping on pricing advice, while Herjavec got called out for lacking “shark power” and his rep for bailing on deals at the last second.
Some fans agreed the numbers made sense, but most thought the price hike was out of touch. Bottom line? The Sharks’ pitch left a bitter taste, and fans weren’t shy about giving them a piece of their mind.
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Heena Singh
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Heena Singh is a Editor at FandomWire, spent the last two years making waves in entertainment journalism. With a knack for digging up blockbuster celebrity scoops and an uncanny nose for the latest buzz, Heena’s articles bring a fresh and fun perspective to life. When she’s not conquering writing challenges, you’ll find her curled up in bed, peacefully sleeping.
