Okay, let me tell you about this whole WVU Stanley Cup thing. It all started when I saw some posts online about these limited edition cups. I’m a sucker for anything limited edition, and I’m a big fan of West Virginia University, so I figured, why not?
First, I headed over to the West Virginia University True Spirit Shop website, ’cause I figured they’d have the goods. Sure enough, they had a bunch of drinkware listed, but nothing about the Stanley Cup. Strike one.
Next, I hit up some other online stores. Checked out a site that had a “limited edition” section, but no WVU cups. Lots of other cool stuff, but not what I was looking for. Strike two.
Then I tried the official West Virginia Shop. They had tumblers, shot glasses, you name it, but still no limited edition Stanley Cup. This was getting frustrating.
I decided to go broader and checked out a big online retailer that sells everything under the sun. They had a ton of Stanley products, all sorts of colors and sizes, but nothing specific to WVU, and definitely nothing limited edition. I found a “Tough-To-Tip Admiral’s” cup and a “Slim Can Cooler,” which were cool, but not it. Plus, there were some with free shipping, but that didn’t really matter since they weren’t the right ones.
Tried another big retailer known for deals and same-day delivery. Same story. Lots of Stanley cups, but no WVU limited edition. I’m starting to think this thing is a myth.
Finally, I hit up a site that’s known for good deals. They had a listing for “Limited Stanley Cup,” but it was super vague. When I clicked on it, nothing about WVU. I did see listings for “Taylor 40 oz stainless steel tumbler in a variety of colors,” and an “Owala Kids Freesip Insulated” for $24.99. There was also a “HydroJug Traveler” for $39.99. Still not the WVU one, though. It was like looking for a needle in a haystack.
After all that, I ended up finding a site that had listings for personalized Stanley cups, including WVU ones. It seemed like they were custom-made, which is cool, but still not the limited edition I was after. Honestly, I’m not even sure if a WVU limited edition Stanley Cup even exists, or if it’s just some internet rumor.
So, yeah, that’s my story. Spent hours looking for this thing, and came up empty-handed. If any of you guys have actually found one, let me know. Otherwise, I might just give up and get a regular WVU tumbler.
- Tried official WVU stores online.
- Searched general online retailers.
- Found some cool Stanley cups, but not the right one.
- Discovered personalized options, but still no limited edition.
- Concluded that the WVU limited edition Stanley Cup might be a myth.
It was a wild goose chase, but hey, that’s the life of a collector, right?
My Conclusion
This whole thing was a bust. I guess not every limited edition item is easy to find. Maybe I’ll just stick to collecting regular WVU gear.
