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EB Games Walks Back Pokemon 30th Anniversary TCG Prices, Framing Plan as Scalper Deterrence
gaming1 day ago

EB Games Walks Back Pokemon 30th Anniversary TCG Prices, Framing Plan as Scalper Deterrence

EB Games Australia says its Pokemon TCG 30th Anniversary pricing was deliberate to deter scalpers and benefit fans. The retailer will review all preorders, cancel those not meeting purchasing policies, and run a final preorder release composed of cancellations. The final Pokemon 30th Celebration prices will match the Pitch Black pricing, and genuine preorders already placed will automatically move to this price when the final preorder goes live in a few weeks.

via Press Start Australia|
#eb-games#gaming#pokemon
Target Joins Pokémon TCG Price-Hike Trend, Edging Up Card Costs
news12 days ago

Target Joins Pokémon TCG Price-Hike Trend, Edging Up Card Costs

Kotaku reports that Target is quietly inflating prices on Pokémon TCG products, following GameStop’s earlier spikes. June 26 price increases were observed on popular booster bundles (Ascended Heroes Booster Bundle MSRP $26.94, now $31.99), with no warning to customers, suggesting retailers are cashing in on demand and shortages. Kotaku has reached out to Target for comment.

via Kotaku|
#news#pokemon-tcg#price-gouging
Steam Machine Prices Surge on eBay Despite Valve Safeguards
technology12 days ago

Steam Machine Prices Surge on eBay Despite Valve Safeguards

Even with Valve’s randomized pre-order lottery and account requirements, Steam Machines are already being scalped on eBay: the 512GB version is commonly listed around $1,500 and some listings reach $3,200, while the 2TB unit can fetch $2,500 and up. Shipments have begun, but demand and inflated prices persist as component costs rise and buyers worry about matching the pre-order with a Steam account.

via Kotaku|
#ebay#pre-orders#scalpers
Steam Machine Reservations Rally on eBay as Scalpers Price Up to $2.9K
technology14 days ago

Steam Machine Reservations Rally on eBay as Scalpers Price Up to $2.9K

Scalpers are already listing Steam Machine reservations on eBay for $2,700–$2,899, roughly 2–2.5x Valve's official price, before the June 29, 2026 ship date. The 2 TB versions are being sold around $1,349–$1,400, and some buyers have paid these inflated sums. With limited supply, the resale market is thriving, though building a high-end PC (~$2,000) offers markedly better performance.

via Wccftech|
#ebay#hardware-scalping#preorders
Flip Now, Play Later: An 11-Year-Old Sums Up Pokémon’s Scalper Era
culture1 month ago

Flip Now, Play Later: An 11-Year-Old Sums Up Pokémon’s Scalper Era

Kotaku explores how scalper culture has seeped into Pokémon cards, highlighting an 11-year-old at a card show who admitted he doesn’t know much about Pokémon and told PokéBeach, “I just flip cards,” after learning from influencers that cards are a good investment. The piece notes upcoming Pokémon Company rules banning partnered vendors from selling graded slabs at official events and restricting items over $1,000, to be enforced at the Indianapolis Regionals and the World Championship. The article laments that the hobby risks becoming about resale value rather than the game, anime, and camaraderie that once defined it.

via Kotaku|
#card-flipping#collecting#culture
Even 10 Billion Pokémon Cards Can’t Calm the Card Chaos
tabletop1 month ago

Even 10 Billion Pokémon Cards Can’t Calm the Card Chaos

The Pokémon Company says it has printed over 85 billion Pokémon cards since 1996, with more than 10% of that total produced in the last year alone, but demand still outpaces supply. Booster packs remain scarce at retailers, and scalpers keep price gouging despite expansions like Scarlet & Violet–Prismatic Evolutions. The company plans to print more at max capacity, raising questions about whether even multi‑billion card runs (15B, 20B) or measures like buyer verification could finally curb the chaos.

via Kotaku|
#cards#pokemon#scalpers
Valve targets scalpers with Steam Machine reservation plan
gadgets2 months ago

Valve targets scalpers with Steam Machine reservation plan

Valve plans a reservation-based purchase system for the Steam Machine (likely four configurations including 512GB/2TB SSD options and Steam Frame VR variants), requiring an active Steam account with prior purchases and potentially bundling with a Steam Controller to curb botting. Launch date and price aren’t announced, and storage can be expanded via microSD.

via Gizmodo|
#gadgets#reservation-system#scalpers
Valve rolls out reservation queue to ease Steam Controller shortages
technology2 months ago

Valve rolls out reservation queue to ease Steam Controller shortages

Valve has introduced a reservation system to reduce the “incredibly frustrating” stockouts of its Steam Controller. The reservation queue starts May 8 at 10am PT, saving your place in line for when stock returns. There’s no guaranteed restock date and replenishment varies by region. Limits include one controller per user, ineligibility for those who already bought a Steam Controller, and a three‑day (72-hour) window to purchase after receiving the order email. An account must be in good standing and have bought something on Steam before April 27, 2026. Reservations will be fulfilled first in the US and Canada, with the UK, Europe, and Australia following in subsequent weeks. Valve notes the controller is a solid upgrade with rechargeable power, more input options, and a refined touchpad.

via Eurogamer.net|
#reservation-system#scalpers#steam-controller
Valve rolls out reservations to outsmart Steam Controller scalpers
gaming2 months ago

Valve rolls out reservations to outsmart Steam Controller scalpers

Valve is launching a reservations queue on Friday at 1 PM ET for customers who want to buy the Steam Controller after it sold out, with reservations saving your place in line and emails sent in sale order. Once you receive an order email you’ll have 72 hours to complete the purchase, and you can buy only one controller; a Steam account must be in good standing and have made a Steam purchase before April 27, and, for now, you can’t reserve another if you’ve already bought the Steam Controller. Valve says reservations will start fulfilling next week in the US and Canada, with the UK, EU, and Australia to follow in coming weeks, in an effort to improve checkout and limit reseller activity.

via The Verge|
#gaming#reservations-queue#scalpers
Steam Controller Vanishes Quick as Scalpers Push Prices Toward $400
news2 months ago

Steam Controller Vanishes Quick as Scalpers Push Prices Toward $400

Valve's new $100 Steam Controller sold out in under an hour amid high demand and occasional purchase errors, while scalpers on eBay are listing new units for roughly $300–$400. Valve hasn't announced restocks and may be holding inventory for a Steam Machine launch, leaving buyers to wait or pay inflated reseller prices. The controller is praised for its trackpad haptics and locator feature, but it notably lacks RAM, a quirk enthusiasts point to as part of its quirky appeal.

via Kotaku|
#ebay#news#price-gouging
Pokémon Promo Merch Sparks Price-Gouging Frenzy
culture2 months ago

Pokémon Promo Merch Sparks Price-Gouging Frenzy

Kotaku reports that Target's Pokémon promo has triggered a scalping spree: Pokémon Pop-Tarts are selling on eBay for up to eight times their $2.89 price, while other promo items like jackets, bags, and pins are fetching hundreds. Some thieves have even targeted promotional standees. A second merch drop is planned for June 6.

via Kotaku|
#culture#ebay#pokemon