Bumper profits Christmas market vendors are making by selling 'tat' you can buy on Amazon, Shein and...

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Last week, Belfast 's Christmas market opened up in the city centre again - with one stall flogging potential Christmas gifts for an eye-watering mark-up.

TripAdvisor reviews have slammed popular markets for their 'overpriced tat'. Read More:Before they were famous for selling boozy hot chocolates and viral Yorkshire pudding burritos, Christmas markets were once a great place to find unique gifts in the UK.

Meanwhile, TikTok users have also spotted near identical garlic grater plates on sale at Bristol and York Christmas markets - when they can be sourced for half the price online. Pictured: The Belfast Christmas Market stall selling a TikTok meme mug with a £9 mark-up and Starbucks cups, which are £10 more expensive than on Etsy

In 2023, over 750,000 visitors flocked to the festive market - and its proving to be equally as popular this time round. The ornaments are sold for £15 in Bath - but similar designs can be found on Temu for as little as £2. The star-shaped paper ornaments are sold for £15 in Bath - but similar designs can be found on Temu for as little as £2

Among the items on sale are a pair of £23 pink monogrammed slippers. A near identical pair - with a seam running down the middle - can be purchased on Etsy for £16. This Amazon Christmas chalet ornament retails for £13 - while the Edinburgh market offerings seem to start from £27 In the past few weeks, people have been sharing videos of the overwhelming crowds that have gathered in city centres for the festivities.

Social media users have also threatened to 'boycott' their local markets in York and Birmingham.Last week, York Christmas Market returned to the city centre again - but locals were up in arms about some of the prices. He fumed: 'Christmas markets need to be stopped. It's a shameless money grab from families and there's f**k all traditional about it anyway!"

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