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fromKotaku
1 week ago

Pokemon Risks Repeating Van Gogh Debacle With New Museum Exclusives

Pokémon x Natural History Museum pop-up will sell exclusive 30th‑anniversary merchandise via limited free‑ticket visits and online sales, a setup likely to attract scalpers.
Business
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

"Yikes": Internal emails reveal Ticketmaster helped scalpers jack up prices

Ticketmaster and Live Nation ignored broker abuse to protect resale revenue, allowing brokers to bypass ticket limits and inflate secondary-market prices.
Law
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

FTC sues Live Nation and Ticketmaster alleging illegal resale tactics

Ticketmaster and Live Nation face an FTC lawsuit alleging deceptive pricing, facilitation of scalpers, and harm to artists and fans.
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Pokemon Phantasmal Flames Cards Sell Out Within Minutes

If it ain't a story about sudden acts of intimidation and threats of violence over them, then it's probably one about scalpers and reselling. Thankfully, no one got hurt (physically) this time as the Mega Evolution Phantasmal Flames Elite Trainer Box (ETB), Booster Display Box, and Booster Bundle all sold out during their pre-order sale yesterday, with significant amounts of them going to folks who have no interest in actually using them to play the game.
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Film
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Trying to get last-minute TIFF tickets? It's not as hopeless as you think | CBC News

Securing TIFF tickets requires persistence, membership advantages, online monitoring, joining resale communities, or risking rush lines and avoiding scams.
Food & drink
fromKotaku
1 month ago

McDonald's Gets Tough On Pokemon Scalpers Ahead Of Another Weekend Of Giveaways

McDonald's promotions in Japan faced chaos due to scalpers, leading to cancellations and new rules for a second attempt with toy offerings.
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fromWIRED
3 months ago
US Elections

Switch 2 Scalpers Are Auctioning Off Their Preorders to the Highest Bidder

Video games
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

Nintendo partners with third-party websites to stop Switch 2 scalpers

Nintendo partners with Japanese retail sites to tackle fraudulent Switch 2 listings through proactive removal and information sharing.
E-Commerce
fromKotaku
5 months ago

Switch 2 Pre-Orders Are Popping Up On Ebay Already

Scalpers flooded eBay with listings for Switch 2 pre-orders soon after they went live, highlighting ongoing issues with console availability.
fromWIRED
3 months ago
US Elections

Switch 2 Scalpers Are Auctioning Off Their Preorders to the Highest Bidder

Video games
fromPolygon
4 months ago

Nintendo solved the scalper problem for Switch 2 - but not for everyone

Nintendo has implemented an effective anti-scalping strategy for the Switch 2, though it currently only applies in Japan.
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fromGameSpot
4 months ago

Man Arrested After Being Found With A Stolen Pokemon Card Haul Worth Over $300,000

The growing demand for Pokemon cards has led to increased thefts and significant recoveries, including a recent seizure worth over £250,000.
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