Scalping
The Pokémon Company surprised fans by restocking Surging Sparks booster boxes on its U.S. website, but bundled them with the bulky Battle Academy set, potentially frustrating scalpers. This unpromoted drop sold out quickly amid ongoing stock shortages. The move adds an extra $20 and unwanted bulk to purchases, sparking speculation of intentional irritation toward resellers.
Reported by AI
Hong Kong authorities have uncovered robot-operated accounts booking public indoor sports venues on the SmartPlay app, just a week after a new anti-touting policy took effect. The Leisure and Cultural Services Department is proactively handling these cases to tackle scalping. Experts are calling for stronger measures against the practice.