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fromKotaku
4 hours ago

Pokemon Phantasmal Flames Cards Sell Out Within Minutes

If it ain't a story about sudden acts of intimidation and threats of violence over them, then it's probably one about scalpers and reselling. Thankfully, no one got hurt (physically) this time as the Mega Evolution Phantasmal Flames Elite Trainer Box (ETB), Booster Display Box, and Booster Bundle all sold out during their pre-order sale yesterday, with significant amounts of them going to folks who have no interest in actually using them to play the game.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Trying to get last-minute TIFF tickets? It's not as hopeless as you think | CBC News

Securing TIFF tickets requires persistence, membership advantages, online monitoring, joining resale communities, or risking rush lines and avoiding scams.
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fromKotaku
1 month ago

McDonald's Gets Tough On Pokemon Scalpers Ahead Of Another Weekend Of Giveaways

McDonald's promotions in Japan faced chaos due to scalpers, leading to cancellations and new rules for a second attempt with toy offerings.
E-Commerce
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Pokemon Scalpers Are Already Ruining The World Championships

Scalping of exclusive Pokémon merchandise at events leads to frustration among fans and violates the spirit of community.
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fromWIRED
3 months ago
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Switch 2 Scalpers Are Auctioning Off Their Preorders to the Highest Bidder

fromWIRED
3 months ago
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Switch 2 Scalpers Are Auctioning Off Their Preorders to the Highest Bidder

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fromPolygon
3 months ago

Nintendo solved the scalper problem for Switch 2 - but not for everyone

Nintendo has implemented an effective anti-scalping strategy for the Switch 2, though it currently only applies in Japan.
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fromGameSpot
4 months ago

Man Arrested After Being Found With A Stolen Pokemon Card Haul Worth Over $300,000

The growing demand for Pokemon cards has led to increased thefts and significant recoveries, including a recent seizure worth over £250,000.
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