Parents are starting bidding wars on the auction website over the popular replica toy, which really works.
Before it sold out, the must-have Christmas present cost £22.99 from online shop Very, or £28.99 from Littlewoods.
But now parents are paying up to double that on eBay to try and get their hands on the popular gadget.
The latest sale was today after 18 people bid on the toy online, pushing the price up to £53.
The Cordless Vacuum toy is an exact replica of Dyson's latest handheld DC59 model – and it really cleans.
The replica vacuum is made by toy company Casdon, not Dyson and can suck up dust and fluff – so your child really will be helping with the housework if you buy one.
If you don't want to take part in a bidding war to get your hands on one of the toys, then Amazon has a very similar Dyson replica in stock.
It's more expensive at £42.99 than Very's original sale price – but it is cheaper than the toys have sold on eBay for.
Other sales have seen the toy go for £50 this week on the auction website.
How to spot fake toys
Stick to shops you know – Buy toys only from recognised outlets to avoid buying counterfeit goods. eBay often has fake toys for sale, so make sure you find out if they have passed safety tests. If you're not sure – don't buy them.
Look at the price – If it's suspiciously cheap and seems like the price is too good to be true then it probably is. Counterfeit items will be much cheaper than the real thing, so if in doubt, avoid.
Check the packaging – Research what the toy's real packaging looks like and watch out for any marks or logos that seem different to the real thing.
Do your own checks – Check for loose hair and small parts, sharp edges and points on toys. If there are any, don't buy it. Do the same checks with larger toys too such as garden swings and slides. Make sure they are robust and are not a strangulation hazard.
Keep an eye out – Even after you've bought a toy, check them regularly for wear and repair or dispose of them where necessary, especially soft toys for under threes.
Seek help – If you are concerned you've bought a fake toy, contact Citizens' Advice.
The Sun has asked Casdon for comment. Dyson declined to comment.
The toy also features "realistic sounds" and a "simulated cyclone action" with moving colourful balls in a clear cylinder.
It can transform from a floor vacuum into a handheld unit, meaning your little one will be able to reach even the tightest of spots.
It also includes an accessible dust compartment, making it easy for parents to empty kids' rubbish collection into the bin.
The toy has racked up great reviews online, with plenty of five-star ratings.
One parent wrote: "I bought this for my son's 3rd birthday. He absolutely loves it… Doesn't stop playing with it. Real sound. And enjoys helping mummy with housework."
If the vacuum cleaner doesn't tickle your fancy, then you can now also buy singing Baby Shark toys for Christmas – if you can handle it.
If you need some last-minute inspiration for Christmas gifts, then last month we revealed the top 12 toys this year drawn up by the Toy Retailers' Association.
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