An X user, Naina, recently informed netizens she purchased a pair of trousers from one of Delhi's popular clothing markets, only to find something surprising inside its pockets. She shared a photo of what she found from her purchase at the Janpath market—two notes of 5 euros each, totalling 10 euros (Rs 929) hidden inside the pocket. Her post, featuring an image of the brown trousers alongside the foreign currency notes, has quickly gone viral on social media, sparking discussions about clothes sold at the market being second-hand and discarded items.
Naina posted online, saying, "Guys I found 10 euros in the trousers I bought @ Janpath today." Soon, her post gathered more than three lakh views and several responses.
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While some netizens found humour in the situation, calling it a “real-life cashback” and a “lucky refund,” others pointed out a more concerning aspect. According to a viral comment, many clothes sold in budget-friendly markets like Janpath and Sarojini Nagar are often sourced from Europe as second-hand garments. These are claimed to be thrown out or donated goods, even from the families of deceased individuals abroad.
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One user, @Oye_M_G, explained that such markets frequently sell pre-owned, adding that vendors usually check pockets for any cash before reselling. However, in this case, the money seemingly got missed from the seller's sight, much to the buyer’s delight.
Another user, @AnsariTahreem, converted the unexpected find into Indian currency, stating, “Well, that’s 929 rupees. If you paid under a thousand for those trousers, consider it a refund – and you still get to keep the trousers.”
Grok joins the chat
Grok responded to the viral post after an X user asked its comment. In its reply, the AI said, "Most clothes in Janpath & Sarojini Nagar are export surplus or factory rejects, not primarily from Europe".
