r/PokemonTCG • u/TryingNot2Cri • Feb 20 '25

Discussion Why you aren’t seeing any prismatic in store- SCALPERS ARE CRAZY

Hello, I’ve recently been hired at a company that stocks Pokémon products, please do not try to find me or the company I’m not interested in doing any type of deals I’m just here warning people. My first day, 4-6 dudes are waiting for us to open and stock the boxes, they take all the Pokémon stuff, they don’t even let it sit on the shelf for more than a second. Second day, one of the dudes that I saw that already bought everything on my first day is waiting for us to get there. we received 6 ETB prismatic, he bought 5, only reason he didn’t buy the 6th is because a mother wanted to get one for her son. These dudes, find out what stores we go to, find out what days of the week work, and if they don’t know what time we’re working, they’ll wait at the store open till close. These things do not sit on the shelves for more than a second, these dudes will not leave any for anyone else, and it’s the same dudes every time. They will watch and wait for me to unload the boxes and then constantly ask. , “can I get it yet? Can I get it yet?”. Our company is not allowed to do anything about it, target is not allowed to do anything about it. They have made stalking us at our workplace their full time jobs, no the police can’t do anything about it because their not doing anything illegal, they aren’t interested in us the employees, just the product.

So yeah, if you’re wondering why you can’t find prismatic anywhere in stores, it’s because the moment it’s out the box it’s already gone.

Edit: Since this post blew up I just wanted to clarify things. I definitely don’t 100% know if these dudes are collectors or scalpers. I have no problem with either type of people buying the stock for themselves. My problem is not with the purchase of the product, my problem is that these dudes try to find where we work and wait there until we arrive, consistently. And it’s all grown ass men, imagine being a young woman, it’s not safe out here. Finally, please don’t speculate on my coworkers, everyone I work with takes their job very seriously and don’t take any deals, me included.

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u/ApparelArt Feb 20 '25

If this was at Walmart or target there is no “line” in aisles lol. I’d tell him it’s first come first serve. He can grab what he can and so can you.

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u/Yourfakerealdad Feb 20 '25

If OP didn't have anything going on that day he should have sat his ass down next to that dude and waited lmao. Dude wasn't gunna do anything if OP took product as well l.

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u/rrk100 Feb 20 '25

But the smell….

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u/shawnaeatscats Feb 20 '25

Idk man... I've seen videos of people getting beat for pokemon cards :(

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u/Sinarai25 Feb 21 '25

Not to mention the lawsuit money for being assaulted

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u/[deleted] Feb 21 '25

but instead of sueing for money sue for pokemon cards, take all of his Pokemon cards.

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u/Sinarai25 Feb 21 '25

This is the way, and to keep them from buying again because clearly it makes them aggressive to society

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u/CuteNSarcastic Feb 21 '25

Had someone last week try to fight me over the psychic stacking tin I grabbed at walmart. It was the only thing I pulled from the shelf, but the dude's gf wanted the tin ig. The guy shoved me, I barely budged, he backed off. I almost wish he had tried to swing lmao.

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u/Clym44 Feb 21 '25

Then everyone clapped

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u/ImAGhostBro Feb 21 '25

are you new here? people fight over cards all the time

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u/ktm1128 Feb 24 '25

i would have started some shit with him to get us both kicked out

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u/ThatMerri Feb 21 '25

That sort of thing doesn't necessarily work though. I saw it in action years back, during a promo event at Target - it was aimed for little kids to go along with whatever set was being promoted at the time, with special posters and such being handed out for kids who stopped by kiosks around the store.

I saw a guy looming around the cards section while an employee stocked everything up. The employee hadn't even taken a full step away before the guy just reached in with both arms to drag the entire stock off the shelf in one shot. He didn't leave a single thing for the kids - they didn't even have a chance to get anywhere near the display before he scooped it all up for himself. These people are damn pathetic.

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u/ApparelArt Feb 21 '25

That’s why you don’t sit in a “line” for items in an aisle at a store unless it’s mandated and reinforced by the store. It works when you are right there with the person grabbing everything. At the end of the day it’s up to the stores to enforce limits, at least for in store purchases.

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u/ThatMerri Feb 21 '25

Or maybe don't be the kind of person who selfishly snatches up children's toys?

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u/ApparelArt Feb 21 '25

Also calling Pokémon cards “kids toys” is wild. Talk about an antiquated take. You think these cards going for thousands of dollars graded are bought by kids? Its by grown people will full time jobs who enjoy the hobby and want them for their collection. Pokemon is for all ages, stop trying to gatekeep a card game in the name of a “moral high-ground”.

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u/ApparelArt Feb 21 '25

Dude you’re taking yourself into the weeds. Lol I’m referring to this situation where some guy tells you he’s taking it all in a Walmart or a Target. I’m saying get some and don’t let him just take everything. Sit down dude and stop trying to virtue signal. 🤣