Trader Joe’s highly sought-after mini tote has returned to shelves and is being offered in pastel shades of pink, blue, green and purple. But the limited-time tote is being resold for up to $1,600!

For a second year, a limited run of mini canvas tote bags had people waiting in line outside Trader Joe’s stores. At some stores, they sold out in less than an hour.

WASHINGTON — Trader Joe's mini tote bags are returning to shelves with new spring-themed colors. The canvas bags, which retail for $2.99, now come in pastel shades of pink, purple, mint and blue.

Trader Joe’s has a new item that is flying off the shelves, but this time it’s not a seasonal treat. Mini canvas tote bags are all the rage this week, as the beloved grocery store released some limited-dition spring colors including pastel shades of pink,

The bags have cultivated an aggressive resale market, with some reporting scalper-level prices in excess of $1,000.

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