All articles tagged with #scalping
Originally Published 27 days ago — by The New York Times
The article discusses the high ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, highlighting FIFA's pricing strategy, the impact of the unregulated secondary market, and the lack of affordable options for loyal fans, which together create a perception of exclusion and criticize FIFA's approach to revenue and fan engagement.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Kotaku
The article warns that the focus on short-term profits through limited releases and scarcity in Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering is harming regular players and risking long-term decline, especially among new generations who are unable to access or afford the cards needed to play, potentially damaging the future of these beloved games.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Kotaku
The latest Pokémon TCG set, Mega Evolution, features extremely rare gold cards with odds of 1 in 1,260 packs, leading to a new gold rush and high prices for these cards, which has worsened supply issues and impacted the hobby negatively.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Kotaku
GameStop's limited giveaway of shiny legendary Pokémon for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet was marred by scalpers who quickly bought and resold the codes, leading to shortages and frustration among fans, highlighting issues with limited physical distribution of digital content.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Nintendo Life
Scalpers are reselling exclusive Pokémon World Championships merchandise online, despite rules limiting purchases, causing frustration among fans and collectors. This issue mirrors recent problems with scalping in other Pokémon-related promotions, such as McDonald's Japan's TCG Happy Meals.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Variety
Universal's release of early tickets for Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' in IMAX 70mm sold out within minutes, with scalpers reselling tickets at over $200, highlighting high demand and the film's unique production approach, including Nolan shooting the entire film on IMAX cameras.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Kotaku
The launch of Wizards of the Coast and Sega's Sonic-themed Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair set faced significant online purchasing issues, with long wait times and server problems, reflecting ongoing challenges with limited edition drops and scalper prevention measures, though some see the delays as a potential way to curb reselling.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Video Games Chronicle
Sony's president Hiroki Totoki stated that the PlayStation 5 Pro's pricing has not negatively impacted its sales, despite the console being readily available in stores. The PS5 Pro, priced at $700/£700/€800, targets hardcore users and has not experienced the same demand as the original PS5, which launched during a chip shortage. Scalpers have struggled to profit from the PS5 Pro, with some selling at a loss. However, the console's external disc drive is in short supply and being scalped at inflated prices.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
A pregnant Amish mother of two was found murdered in her home, with her throat cut and a "scalping type wound" to her head. The suspect, Shawn Cranston, 52, has been arrested and charged with criminal homicide, criminal homicide of an unborn child, burglary, and criminal trespass. The motive for the grisly murder is unclear, but a family friend suggested it may have been a case of mistaken identity related to a custody dispute over Cranston's grandson. The tight-knit community is shocked and heartbroken by the brutal killing.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by IGN
The release of the Nintendo Switch 2 is reportedly delayed until March 2025 to combat scalping and ensure enough launch stock to satisfy demand. With the current Switch sales declining, Nintendo aims to maximize hardware sales and continue to appeal to consumers. The new console is expected to be a Switch successor with similar hybrid functionality and a larger screen, but it remains uncertain whether it will be backwards compatible with the existing Switch.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Road to VR
Scalped Apple Vision Pro pre-orders are being sold on eBay for over $6,000, with delivery dates pushed back to March for online orders. While some scalpers are making a profit, the majority may end up stuck with the headsets. The buyers of these pre-ordered headsets could be scalpers inflating the value, individuals willing to pay a premium for early access, international buyers, or large companies seeking early access for competitive analysis or integration purposes.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Dexerto
A Pokemon TCG collector had their rare Van Gogh cards destroyed by animals after the delivery driver left the package outside. The collector, who also had farm animals on their property, decided to eat some of the animals for Thanksgiving as a result. The collector expressed frustration with scalpers and the impact on the Pokemon TCG community, particularly children.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Push Square
The Collector's Edition of Final Fantasy 16, which includes a statue, pins, steelbook case, and cloth map, is completely sold out and being scalped by resellers on eBay for double its MSRP, with some asking for up to £999.99. Square Enix has been criticized for the limited availability of its products, with pre-orders for the Anniversary Edition of the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster also being sold for over $1,200. It's recommended to forget about the Collector's Edition and move on with life rather than paying such exorbitant prices.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
As live music events return, fans are facing high prices, surcharges, anxiety-inducing registrations, and pervasive scalping. Dynamic pricing, which fluctuates with demand, has alienated some longtime fans of Bruce Springsteen, who sold some tickets for his latest tour with the E Street Band using this method. The cost of tickets for major tours by Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Ed Sheeran, Drake, Madonna, Morgan Wallen, Metallica, and others has led to a roiling debate about whether the bond between artist and audience has been broken. The average music fan is finding the once simple act of buying a ticket to be a frustrating mess.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Loudwire
The Cure's Robert Smith has had thousands of scalped tickets canceled and will donate the proceeds to charity. The band used the "Verified Fan" tool and created a fair price range for their tickets, but Ticketmaster's fees were still higher than the face value of the ticket. Smith got Ticketmaster to issue partial refunds to fans for the high cost of the fees. Tickets that ended up in the hands of scalpers will be canceled, and original fees paid on those tickets will be donated to Amnesty International, and the tickets themselves will be resold to fans.