A bit surprised yet game, Winnen purchased the bags for her, and she in turn slipped Winnen a $10 bill, letting her know the bags are for her mom. “I feel like I’m doing a drug deal in front of the whole Trader Joe’s store,” Winnen quipped, but then assessed that she found the episode a win.

The limited-time product, which retail for just $2.99, incited a frenzy when they were first introduced in February — and continue to do so today. A Trader Joe’s representative tells PEOPLE that the totes were re-released on Sept. 18, but are “already sold out in many stores” after just one day.