Pokemon card collectors are fighting back against “dirtbag” scalpers

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Enthusiasts are striking back in their battle against Pokemon card resellers, as a popular instance demonstrates how collectors are retaliating against scalpers.

For quite some time, Pokemon card resellers, or scalpers, have caused trouble within the community. However, their activities have escalated significantly after the launch of the 151 Blooming Waters Premium Collection for the Pokemon Trading Card Game.

Some individuals, often known as resellers, have been observed engaging in confrontations physically, queuing up for restocks at vending machines, and even tracking down employees across stores to purchase large quantities of merchandise.

In the midst of all the debates, a fresh video has gone viral on social platforms, capturing a man challenging a scalper in a queue at a vending machine, splurging a large amount of money on cards. His methods of public embarrassment appear to have worked, and now more people are following suit.

Pokemon card scalpers get shamed as collectors finally fight back

A clip shared on X, which originated from TikTok, showcases a collector capturing footage of a scalper. This individual was seen blocking the queue while he purchased multiple packs and sets directly from a vending machine.

The man filming laughed at the scalper, saying, “So many times it failed, isn’t it? Your card got rejected four times!

Approaching him, the videographer took a look at the scalper’s shopping cart – and it was brimming with Pokemon card packs, which the man used as ammunition for his ongoing verbal attack.

He made a snide remark, saying, ‘What a collection!’ Instead, he suggested, ‘Sharing is kindness, isn’t it? This is quite extraordinary. I’m rehearsing my public speaking skills here, but it seems like you’re providing me with additional material – a public performance and filming opportunity! Check out this fellow putting on a show, buddy.

I stumbled upon an intense gaming face-off posted by the account ‘PokeTCGiveaways’. It garnered a whopping 3 million views! Not only that, but they gave a shoutout to the one who recorded it, saying “It’s great to see people aren’t afraid to voice their opinions!

Users in the comments shared similar sentiments.

“Scalpers man. Scum,” one blasted.

The individual cautioned, “If it weren’t for the fact that my daughter was present, I would have confronted this person violently. In today’s world, we must be prepared to take action against people immediately, as there are too many unscrupulous individuals flourishing.

Someone suggested that public embarrassment might be the only solution. If one was particularly vindictive, they could create stickers featuring someone’s image and place them throughout the town.

Let’s wait and observe if this practice of scalping grows more prevalent, given that it is being criticized on social media platforms. In the meantime, establishments like GameStop have decided to take firm steps against scalping – for instance, cancelling TCG pre-orders, which has left collectors disappointed.

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2025-03-11 00:20