Target is banning the sale of certain brands of trading cards, and will no longer carry them at physical locations. This is apparently due to safety issues, with official banners being posted up in certain locations across the United States, claiming that the decision is to, "ensure the safety of our guests and team members". The new policy hasn't gone into effect just yet, but will be happening at all Target locations tomorrow, May 14th. Customers will still be able to buy the banned brands of cards, which include Pokemon, MLB, NFL, and NBA trading cards online at Target.com. While Target hasn't pointed out what safety issues in specific it has regarding the cards, there have been occasions of crime occurring and fights breaking out at Target stores over them. Just a few days ago, a man was assaulted by a group of other men, with the latter attempting to steal the cards from the individual. At least, until he pulled out a gun and scared the would-be thieves away, all whilst in the parking lot of a Target.

Another major American retail chain, Walmart, is also choosing to prohibit the sale of all trading cards, following these recent events. Some Walmart stores have similarly posted notices in newly cleaned-out sections, explaining that "inappropriate customer behavior " has lead to the decision to no longer sell cards.

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[Kioku]

lets ban violent video games and tcgs. Oh, guns and alcohol? Lets keep those.

I mean, people seem to be hurting each other over these cards. Which is pretty fucking sad.

 

[Cylent1]

I mean, people seem to be hurting each other over these cards. Which is pretty fucking sad.

To be fair, half the world has lost their damn minds over less important things. Have you looked outside lately?

 

[TJHeartnote]

The ironic thing is I just became a League Certified professor (judge and event organiser). And due to the card shortages I feel like I just opened a league during the great depression.

 

[Xzi]

To be fair, half the world has lost their damn minds over less important things. Have you looked outside lately?

"Managing a global pandemic is less important than Pokemon cards." - Cylent1

 

[KingVamp]

So, ban all the stores on Black Friday?

 

[raxadian]

The ironic thing is I just became a League Certified professor (judge and event organiser). And due to the card shortages I feel like I just opened a league during the great depression.

Worse, unlike Yugi Oh No or Money The Gathering there is no option to use videogames instead unless you fancy people using a Gameboy Color and be willing to replace game batteries.

 

[carlitos2200]

so just like the toy industry trying to stop scalpers from buying all the action figures to sell online they stop stocking shelves of hot toy items and same with current gen consoles. have to buy online. yeah, big box stores get to dictate what they sell you "for your own good". Wait until AA batteries explode.

 

[Danker301090]

all over a bit of cardboard. Rediculous that they have to go this far to prevent crime.

 

[TJHeartnote]

Worse, unlike Yugi Oh No or Money The Gathering there is no option to use videogames instead unless you fancy people using a Gameboy Color and be willing to replace game batteries.

Oddly enough japan is overstocked and japanese cards are league/tourney legal.

 

[Crazystato]

"Gotta assault em all"

 

[th3joker]

I sold my collection for $2600.00 never looked back. Its funny what people value crap

 

[DeadSkullzJr]

You know something, it's pretty damn pathetic when people are literally stealing and fighting essentially to the death for the dumbest crap imaginable. Pokémon cards for crying out loud, what the hell is wrong with some people? This really says a lot about people, not really the smart and moral individuals but you know what I mean. Petty much?

 

[bobdog]

So Glad I buy mine at the local comic book store. I want them to stay open. I despise big box stores

 

[Deleted User]

One time I found some kid who stole hundreds of Pokemon cards while he was doing so and I guess nobody noticed him the whole time. He ran away when I saw him, and nobody did anything about it. I then told the manager who said "I'll look into it." I asked him a week later when I returned and he said "still thinking about it"

 

[Deleted User]

This is why we can't have nice things.

For comparison, here in South East Asia, the only people who are brave enough to steal in public are those that have a very fast means of escape; everyone has a hard time making money, so the moment anyone hears thief, empathy kicks in and the majority of random people will block, stop and restrain the person for the authorities.

Some thieves have been known to not make it to the Hospital alive, so you are literally risking your life to thieve.
So no, not every place in the World is this idiotic that this type of measure on Trading Cards is the only resort.

 

[osaka35]

too bad all my pre-release and 1st edition base set aren't graded. ah well, they're still pretty.

 

[raxadian]

Oddly enough japan is overstocked and japanese cards are league/tourney legal.

Yeah but Corona makes shipping costs expensive and causes delay.

So buy your Japanese cards, if you are willing to wait for long.

 

[TobiasAmaranth]

too bad all my pre-release and 1st edition base set aren't graded. ah well, they're still pretty.

I wonder if my tournament medal and jacket would be worth anything if sold alongside my 1st-edition collection...

Main thing I never understood was how people went about getting attention when selling these things. I have a story, and 'the goods', but where would anyone care? Makes you wonder.

 

[Foxi4]

This pleases me. The jury is still out on whether TCG players are actually human or not, there are good arguments on both sides of the argument.

Jokes aside, a supermarket has no obligation to carry a specific product. If it causes them grief on the shop floor, they can remove it without prior notice. I'm surprised they even bothered with an announcement.

 

[osaka35]

I wonder if my tournament medal and jacket would be worth anything if sold alongside my 1st-edition collection...

Main thing I never understood was how people went about getting attention when selling these things. I have a story, and 'the goods', but where would anyone care? Makes you wonder.

i care. that's really cool backstory. a real pokemon master, eh?