Viral Video Shows Pokémon Card Scalpers Fighting Over Vending Machine Restock

A restock in California led to a physical altercation between two men vying for Pokémon cards, highlighting ongoing tensions in the trading card market.

• Two men were caught on video fighting over access to a Pokémon card vending machine during a restock in the San Francisco Bay Area.
• The altercation reportedly began when one man, waiting in his car, tried to cut in line, leading to a physical struggle and police involvement.
• The incident was recorded by TikTok user @yoc9official, whose video has gone viral with millions of views on TikTok and X (formerly Twitter).
• The men are believed to be scalpers, individuals who buy products in bulk to resell them at higher prices, a practice that has fueled tensions in the Pokémon card community.
• This is the latest in a series of disruptions tied to Pokémon card scalping, which has included fights, thefts, and supply shortages in recent years.

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