scalpers

Stores in Japan ask customers to prove they’re real Pokémon fans when buying cards to stop scalpers

Pokémon quizzes and deck inspections are part of the plan to spot resellers.

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Japanese stores create clever anti-scalper policies for Pokémon cards, Gundam model kits

Making sure they end up in the hands of Pokémon Trainers and mobile suit fans, not resellers.

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Pokémon Center superstores won’t sell new Pokémon cards in-store, but will it stop scalpers?

Countermeasures may or may not keep Eevee Heroes out of the hands of villainous resellers.

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Pokémon Center super store in Tokyo finds clever way to deal with scalpers

A tricky technique worthy of a Pokémon championship battle.

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