Question 1

What is the "Counterfeit Cardinals and Blues Merchandise Outside Venues" scam in St. Louis?

Accepted Answer

Unlicensed vendors selling counterfeit St. Louis Cardinals and Blues merchandise operate outside Busch Stadium on Clark Avenue and Broadway before games and outside Enterprise Center on Clark Avenue during playoff runs. Counterfeit items—including jerseys, hats, and pennants—are priced 40–70% below licensed retail, have incorrect stitching patterns, off-shade colors, and no official MLB or NHL hologram. Buy team merchandise only at the official Cardinals team store inside Busch Stadium or the Blues store at Enterprise Center at 1401 Clark Avenue. Licensed merchandise has visible holographic authentication tags. Items from street vendors violate federal trademark law and consistently underperform on quality.

Question 2

What is the "Soulard Market and French Quarter Vendor Fraud" scam in St. Louis?

Accepted Answer

Soulard—St. Louis's oldest neighborhood and home to Soulard Market at 730 Carroll Street—hosts one of the largest public markets in the Midwest. During Mardi Gras season (February) and on peak market weekends, vendors misrepresenting locally made goods mix with legitimate artisans. Counterfeit Cardinals and Blues merchandise sold from informal stalls near Morgan Street and 9th Street during Soulard Mardi Gras is a documented annual problem. Soulard Market is a legitimate public market—but verify vendor claims of "locally made" products by asking specific production questions. For Mardi Gras event merchandise, purchase licensed Cardinals and Blues items from the official team store rather than from unlicensed Soulard street vendors. Compare prices before buying and watch for short-weighting at produce stalls.

Street Scams in St. Louis

Counterfeit Cardinals and Blues Merchandise Outside Venues

Soulard Market and French Quarter Vendor Fraud

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