Summary
Pokemon TCGfans lined up in advance to pick up one of the latest releases in the series, but the crowd was so huge that the store decided not to sell them at all for the sake of safety.Pokemon TCGreleases draw in crowds all over the world, but in some cases, it can become dangerous for retailers, as well as the customers themselves.
Many fans enjoy playingPokemon TCG, but for others, the cards are a collectible that can potentially be resold for outrageous prices.RarePokemon TCGcardscan be extremely valuable, selling for hundreds, thousands, or in rare instances, even millions of dollars. A crowd recently formed that was expecting to purchase the newPokemon TCGPrismatic Evolutions launch, but it ended up being canceled entirely.
Pokemon TCG’s Scarlet and Violet Prismatic Evolutionssets were expected to launch on January 17, and fans were ready for them, with a massive crowd forming to purchase the sets in-store at the Pokemon Center in Singapore’s Jewel Airport. However, according toMothership, the crowd became so huge that the Pokemon Center had a change of plans, and posted a sign indicating that none of the Prismatic Evolutions sets would be sold in-store that day. The sign noted that the change was due to safety concerns, and added that players could still purchase the sets through the Pokemon Center’s online store.
Pokemon TCG Craze Can Get Dangerous
Needless to say, fans who lined up for their chance weren’t happy at this sudden change. However, it’s also easy to see where the Pokemon Center staff were coming from.Pokemon TCGrarity has led extreme demand, with theearly release of thePokemon TCGBlooming Waters set leading to fightsat a Costco store. Ensuring the safety of staff and customers likely comes first for the Pokemon Center. However, some have pointed out that the situation could have been handled better by the retailer.
Unfortunately, the demand for rarePokemoncards hasn’t been limited to store stampedes. Numerousthefts and burglaries have targetedPokemoncardsin recent times. This has included stores that were actively open for business, as well as warehouses for retailers that were broken into. With demand not dying down, retailers may need to find ways to adapt to ensure that their staff and supplies are safe, such as limiting the number of customers allowed in a store and the purchases they can make.
Pokemon TCG
Pokemon TCG (Trading Card Game) is a collectible and strategy based card game based on Nintendo’s Pokemon franchise. Two players face off against one another, battling one Pokemon at a time and attempting to knock them out to claim one of six prize cards. The cards have also become highly collectible with some in particular selling for thousands of dollars.
