The chapter examines the implications of the removal of and attempted trade in artworks from the street. It discusses the market reception of removed artworks, the issue of site specificity as well as the possible benefits of preserving street artworks. More information and a link to a preview of the chapter can be found <link https: www.academia.edu bengtsen_p._2016_._stealing_from_the_public._the_value_of_street_art_taken_from_the_street>here.