Target opens Pokémon card boxes before sale to deter scalpers and resellers
By
Patricia Hernandez
Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
Summary
Target stores are deliberately opening Pokémon Trading Card Game booster boxes and Elite Trainer Boxes before selling them, a tactic aimed at preventing scalpers from reselling sealed products at inflated prices. While scalpers are frustrated because opened boxes lose significant resale value, legitimate collectors and fans are largely supportive of the move, as it increases availability and discourages hoarding. The practice has sparked debate within the Pokémon community about fairness and the ethics of combating scalping.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThis is a brilliant move by Target. Scalpers have been ruining the hobby for years, and this is a creative way to fight back.
It's frustrating for collectors who want sealed products, but scalpers have made it impossible to find anything on shelves.
Opening the boxes defeats the purpose for legitimate collectors who enjoy the unboxing experience themselves.
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