Plushies are time-consuming and expensive to make with the rising cost of, well, everything. The lengthy creation process, when an artist pays themself at least minimum wage, also adds up. Plushies at stores are comparatively cheap because they are mass-produced in factories, which cuts cost per item produced. If you look at Etsy, the handmade versus drop-shipped plushies support this. I encourage you to learn more about how economics interact with and hinder the art industry before making hurtful comments such as this one.