Scalping
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Scalpers Strike as Valve's New Hybrid Console Reservations Hit Obscene Markups
The race for Valve's latest hardware has turned into a gold mine for resellers as reservation confirmations trigger a surge of thousand-dollar listings.
Pokemon TCG Events Declare War on Scalpers with Massive Graded Slab Ban
The Pokemon Company is shaking up the secondary market by banning high-value graded cards and exclusive Japanese imports from official event vendor tables.
Pokemon Cards Meet Government Guardrails as Japan Battles Scalpers
The quest to catch 'em all is about to require a government-issued ID as Japan tightens its grip on the booming trading card market.
Resist the Scalpers: Why Paying Extra for a Steam Deck on Amazon Is a Huge Mistake
While the wait for Valve's handheld might feel eternal, your wallet will thank you for avoiding the predatory markups currently plaguing third-party retailers.
Valve Strikes Back: A New Defense Against Steam Machine Scalpers
Valve is launching a strategic offensive to ensure genuine gamers, rather than automated bots, secure the upcoming Steam Machine hardware.
Cardboard Chaos: Pokemon Fans Turn Target Displays Into High-Stakes Loot
Collectors are taking 'gotta catch 'em all' to the extreme as promotional cardboard stands from Target's recent Pokemon event are surfacing online for eye-watering prices.
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