Trading cards have become so popular in Japan that the government is now getting involved, but what does this mean for fans?
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The Pokémon Company is going to use the Japanese government’s My Number system. Will it be super effective in stopping scalpers?
New system would prevent non-residents from buying certain items from Pokémon Center Online.
Hopefully new policies will keep Chiikawa figures out of scalpers’ hands so they can find their ways to fans instead.
As new shipment of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion packs comes in, Bic Camera makes a new rule.
One Piece Card Game Happy Meals hadn’t even been formally announced yet, were supposed to debut in less than 10 days.
With new Pokémon toys on the way, McDonald’s is trying to get ahead of the problems being caused by speculative scalpers.
Refusal of sales and mobile app account bans to be implemented, following latest case of speculators spoiling fun for fans and upsetting regular customers.
It’d only work for single locations, but our Poké-fan reporter thinks this might be an easy and effective strategy.
Hareruya 2 doesn’t think kids should have to hope for a miracle in order to find Pokémon cards.
Making sure they end up in the hands of Pokémon Trainers and mobile suit fans, not resellers.
Countermeasures may or may not keep Eevee Heroes out of the hands of villainous resellers.
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