Mercari and Pokemon Target Scalpers By Banning Listings of Sealed “30th Anniversary” Products
Mercari has banned listings of sealed 30th Anniversary products, a move reportedly aimed at targeting scalpers, as first reported by Pokebeach. This development comes as scalpers have been expressing dissatisfaction with the profitability of the 30th Anniversary set, citing that rare cards have been made easier to find, according to IGN. The increased availability of rare cards has allegedly reduced the ability of resellers to generate their usual profits.
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- First reported by PokéBeach on September 21, 2026.
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Pokémon Card Scalpers Are Moaning That the 30th Anniversary Set Isn't Profitable Enough for Them, as Rare Cards Have Been Made Easier to Find
Pokémon scalpers are complaining that the franchise's new 30th Anniversary set has been too generous with its rare cards — leaving resellers unable to generate their usual profits.
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Mercari and Pokemon Target Scalpers By Banning Listings of Sealed “30th Anniversary” Products
Mercari and Pokemon Target Scalpers By Banning Listings of Sealed “30th Anniversary” Products
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