Is it safe to buy bags from street vendors in Barcelona

FAQ. Is it safe to buy bags from street vendors in Barcelona


That's for you to decide. Here's some information that might help you make your decision. It's illegal to sell products on the street without a licence and also it's illegal to buy from street sellers. In theory, buyers can be fined up to 500 euros but in practise it is rare that tourists are fined for buying from street sellers. So it's not dangerous although there incidents have been reported of tourists getting into altercations with street sellers and tourists getting caught up in police actions to clear street sellers. The items sold on the street are often counterfeit imitations of genuine brands. There is no regulation or control of manufacturing or storage of such items, so they could be bad quality and might even be toxic or cause allergies. 

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