"Trader Joe's $2.99 Tote Bags Spark Resale Frenzy, Fetching Up to $500"

Trader Joe's canvas mini tote bags, originally priced at $2.99, have gone viral on social media and are being resold online for as much as $500. The bags, available in various colors, have sparked a buying frenzy, with some customers reselling them on platforms like eBay and Facebook Marketplace. Store employees have reported limits being placed on purchases, and some believe the bags were a limited production. The craze is reminiscent of previous viral retail moments, such as the chaos surrounding Target's limited-edition Stanley tumblers.