Source: BroBible
Summary
Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration launched globally, causing long lines and limited availability. Retailers implemented purchase limits and virtual queues to manage demand. Fans reported products selling out quickly, with some blaming resellers. Best Buy restricted purchases to one per order, while The Entertainer limited buyers to three items. The Pokémon Center used a virtual queue to handle online traffic. Retailers now use crowd-control measures to prevent scalping and ensure fair access.
Our Reading
The routine arrives with confidence.
People camp outside stores for cards that cost more than a week’s rent.
Rules limit purchases, but not the chaos.
Resellers get priority, kids get left behind.
Collecting has become a full-time job for adults.
Trading cards now require a security detail.
Author: Evan Null
