Even though we don’t have Trader Joe’s in Canada, enough of us have gone to the US and shopped there and even have the reusable tote bags in our homes…

Now the Trader Joe’s tote bags have become a luxury status symbol overseas, with some listings asking for tens of thousands of dollars.

The bags typically sell for a few dollars in the U.S., but are highly coveted fashion accessories in countries like London, Melbourne, and Tokyo.

Some listings for resale are reaching as high as $50,000.

In Japan, the bags are part of a fashion craze called “American Casual,” with people going “feral over Trader Joe’s bags.”

The bags have become a location-specific status item, signaling that the owner is well-traveled and in-the-know.

Trader Joe’s has distanced itself from the resale frenzy, stating that it does not condone or support reselling of its products and only sells the bags through its own stores.