Pokémon Company Adds ID Checks and Made-to-Order Sales to Curb TCG Scalping
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Updated · GoNintendo · Jul 3
Pokémon Company Adds ID Checks and Made-to-Order Sales to Curb TCG Scalping
3 articles · Updated · GoNintendo · Jul 3
Summary
The Pokémon Company is rolling out made-to-order sales, marketplace agreements and My Number card verification for some online priority drawings to limit bulk buying of scarce TCG products.
Shuntaro Furukawa disclosed the steps at a Nintendo shareholder meeting, saying limited-quantity cards have been bought in large volumes and resold at inflated prices.
The ID checks would use Japan’s government-issued My Number cards, targeting lottery-style sales where demand has overwhelmed normal retail access.
Nintendo said it is in contact with The Pokémon Company on ways to get products to consumers as the trading card boom leaves many fans reliant on resellers.