MESA, Ariz. — A Valley business is cashing in on the chaos now that the Diamondbacks are heading to the World Series. A local jewelry maker is designing custom bracelets for fans to support the team.
But it turns out, the entrepreneur isn't even old enough to drive. She's only 13 years old.
“I mean, it's cool, but like, it's like, everybody's like, well, that's kind of weird. Like, you have a lot of money at 13 years old," said Teagan Nine.
Teagan Nine started her company, Shop Teagan's Treasures, two years ago. She said the idea was sparked when she was crafting with her grandma. The two of them were making beaded bracelets and she enjoyed it so her grandma suggested she start selling them.
“I started this because I wanted to have a nicer car than my brothers when they turned 16," the 13-year-old said.
Teagan is an eighth grade-student at Legacy Traditional School in Mesa. She said her orders are typically from friends or friends of friends. She sells her bracelets for $6.
When she learned the Diamondbacks were heading back to the World Series, she had a homerun idea.
“They say chaos and Dbacks," Teagan said.
She and her dad decided to share a photo of the bracelets on social media. She was overwhelmed with the response. Dozens of orders came in.
"Well, they're going to the World Series for first time a very long time and I thought everybody would like them. I didn't know they would like them this much though," Teagan said.
Teagan ran out of beads and had to place an emergency order to keep up with demand.
She hopes her bracelets help the Dbacks drive in runs and in the meantime, she's saving the money she makes until she can drive herself.
“Do you have a dream car?” asked 12News reporter Bianca Buono
“No, I just want a nicer one then them," Teagan said referring to her older brothers.
You can order a custom bracelet from Teagan by messaging her on her Instagram page @ShopTeagansTreasures.
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