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7-Eleven in Dallas sells out of limited-edition Selena cups

A spokesperson said the cups sold out within an hour and 15 minutes.

DALLAS — Fans in North Texas will do "Anything for Selenas," including waiting in line for hours to buy a commemorative cup. 

Stripes, which is owned by 7-Eleven, released two new limited-edition Selena cup designs in honor of the Queen of Tejano, Selena Quintanilla Perez. 

Customers started lining up as early as 2:30 a.m. Saturday to get their hands on the cups, according to a company spokesperson.  

It was the first time the Selena designed cups were sold in Dallas. 

According to a spokesperson, the 7-Eleven at the 1805 block Sylvan Avenue sold out within an hour and 15 minutes. 

It was a first-come, first-serve event, with a six-cup limit per customer. 

Credit: Thelma Delgado
A line wrapped around the 7-Eleven at 1805 block Sylvan Avenue as customers waited to buy the Selena-designed cups.

The company worked with Selena’s sister, Suzette Quintanilla, to collaborate on the cup designs. 

“I am excited to finally share the 2020 Stripes Selena Cups, the 25th Year Collection, with her fans. These commemorative cups represent Selena’s legacy that continues to inspire all who love her,” said Quintanilla, CEO of Q-Productions.

The first cup is named "Selena, Painting" and comes with a purple glitter flip lid. The second cup, "Selena Legend' features 25 years of celebrating Selena’s legacy and career. This up comes with a bright yellow flip lid. 

Several locations throughout Texas also participated in the event. 

Credit: Thelma Delgado
This is the first time the cups were sold in Dallas.

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