Wild Bill's Sells Out $750 Raccoons After Haaland's 7-Goal World Cup Run
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Updated · Los Angeles Times · Jul 14
Wild Bill's Sells Out $750 Raccoons After Haaland's 7-Goal World Cup Run
3 articles · Updated · Los Angeles Times · Jul 14
Summary
$750 taxidermy raccoons and $450 stuffed squirrels sold out at Dallas' Wild Bill's Western Store after Erling Haaland bought one and posted it on Instagram.
The Manchester City striker made the 90-minute shopping trip after Norway's June 30 win over Ivory Coast, leaving with a Whiskey Raccoon, two squirrels, python boots, a Stetson hat and other Western gear.
Wild Bill's opened international shipping for the first time and is now sending orders to Norway, Germany, the UK, Brazil and Australia as Haaland-linked items fly off the shelves.
Three more raccoons are on order for next week, though future supply may depend on persuading the maker to come out of retirement.
The surge reflects how North America's 16-venue World Cup has turned visiting fans toward Americana merchandise, amplified by Haaland's seven goals in five matches and growing U.S. popularity.