Chaos and Scalping Mar 2025 Pokémon World Championships in Anaheim
Chaos and Scalping Mar 2025 Pokémon World Championships in Anaheim
The 2025 Pokémon World Championships in Anaheim, California, are currently being overshadowed by widespread scalping, leading to chaos and frustration among attendees. Reports and social media posts from the ongoing weekend event highlight aggressive resale activities targeting exclusive merchandise, with police reportedly intervening in some instances.
Despite a ‘one-per-person’ rule for merchandise purchases, scalpers are reportedly circumventing restrictions, immediately listing commemorative Pikachu plushies, TCG playmats, card binders, and other event-exclusive items on eBay for significantly inflated prices. Social media posts from August 12-14, 2025, show scenes of disorder at the Pokémon Center pop-up, with some attendees describing it as akin to ‘Black Friday’ and witnessing people openly discussing reselling items for profit.
One particularly alarming report indicates police involvement due to individuals being pushed to the floor amidst the rush for merchandise. The community has voiced strong outrage, condemning the scalpers for ruining the experience for legitimate fans who saved up to purchase items at retail prices. This incident follows a similar issue earlier this week where McDonald’s Japan had to halt a Pokémon TCG Happy Meal promotion due to scalping concerns, further highlighting a growing problem within the Pokémon collecting community.
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