Luxury goods allegedly taken from French boutiques are reportedly being sold on the street at huge discounts, with some sellers claiming prices are up to 90% lower than normal. A social media post has drawn attention to the claims, with sellers said to offer no receipts or certificates proving the items' origin.
The claims have emerged after a wave of looting hit shops across France during protests on 17 and 18 October. Videos showed people breaking into stores and taking designer goods, while online posts have raised fresh questions about what happens to luxury items after they are stolen.
Stolen Goods Offered Cheaply
The reported street sales have added a new twist to the looting that damaged shops across France. According to a social media post, sellers are offering luxury goods at discounts of around 80% to 90%, with no receipts or certificates provided to buyers.
<프랑스 길거리 중고마켓현황>
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길거리에서 -80~90% 가격에 파는 중.
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더 확실한 증거인 매장 털었을때 영상을 보여줌.🤣
매장안에서 하나하나 언박싱해서
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The post also claims that some sellers are willing to show videos of the items being taken from stores. These videos are said to show the sellers opening products inside boutiques before carrying them out, although the claims have not been independently confirmed.
The unusually low prices have raised questions about the source of the goods. However, without verified listings, seller details or proof of ownership, it is not possible to confirm that the items being offered are stolen or that every sale described in the post took place.
French Boutiques Hit by Looting
The claims follow unrest across France that targeted luxury stores. Shops on Avenue Montaigne in Paris, a well-known luxury shopping area, suffered damage, while a Celine boutique was completely looted during the violence on Saturday, 17 October. Reports described shattered windows and stolen goods across several cities.
Other major brands and retailers were also affected as looting spread beyond the capital. Stores linked to Louis Vuitton, Jil Sander, The Kooples, Hugo Boss and Lancel were among the businesses reported to have suffered damage or theft during the unrest.
The scale of the damage has caused concern among French retailers. More than 1,500 shops were reportedly affected across the country, with the estimated losses running into hundreds of millions of euros, according to figures shared by a retail industry group. The final cost remains uncertain as businesses assess the damage and count missing stock.
Videos Add to Online Debate
The alleged sales have drawn attention to how social media can spread information about stolen goods after major thefts. Videos showing luxury items or claims about how they were obtained may attract viewers, but they do not automatically prove that a product came from a particular store.
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Çünkü mesele çanta değil; O çantanın temsil ettiği dünya! Servet ve ayrılacılığın göz kamaştıran dünyası..
Gençlerin öfkesi , eşitsizliği yaratan düzenin sembolüne yöneldi. Olay bu! #Paris #France Macron #17octobre pic.twitter.com/HZ3ypa1g0I
The situation also raises questions for buyers who may be tempted by designer goods at a fraction of their usual price. Without valid receipts, proof of ownership or other reliable records, buyers may struggle to establish where an item came from or whether it is genuine.
For now, the reported street sales remain separate from the confirmed reports of looting in France. The social media claims about discounts of up to 90% and videos showing the alleged thefts have not been independently verified, so the full picture remains unclear.
Buyers Face Questions Over Authenticity
Luxury goods sold at unusually low prices can raise concerns about authenticity and ownership. Designer items may be genuine, counterfeit or linked to theft, and a low price alone cannot establish which is the case.
Buyers considering such deals may want to ask for proof of purchase and other records showing an item's origin. A seller's video or verbal claim is not the same as independent proof that the product came from a specific boutique. Retailers also face challenges after large-scale thefts. Once goods leave a store, tracing them becomes harder, especially without a clear record of who has them or where they are being sold.
It remains unclear whether the items described in the social media post are linked to the recent looting in France. The claims about discounts of up to 90% and videos showing the alleged thefts still need independent verification.
