Overview

• The Pokemon Company has introduced purchase limits and periodic restocking for vending machines to prevent scalpers from clearing out stock.
• Plastic packaging is being removed from products at official Pokemon Center stores to reduce resale value and deter scalping.
• Fans continue to express frustration over persistent shortages, with reports of physical altercations and harassment linked to vending machine restocking.
• The company's focus on increasing production aims to alleviate shortages and meet growing demand for highly sought-after sets like 'Journey Together.'
• Scalping has raised concerns about the long-term health of the brand, potentially driving some fans to competitors like Magic: The Gathering or Lorcana.