The long-awaited Pokémon Destined Rivals Elite Trainer Boxes are finally being released this week, after previously being cancelled due to scalper orders. The sets’ reinstatement comes as the Pokémon Center aims to address widespread scalping issues that have plagued the trading card game.
Customers who had their original orders for the boxes cancelled can now verify whether they are among those having their orders restored by checking their order history on the Pokémon Center website. This decision appears to be a result of the centre’s efforts to prevent customers from creating multiple accounts to bypass purchase limits.
The issues with scalping have led to virtual queues and long wait times for customers trying to buy in-demand cards. The Pokémon Company has vowed to tackle this problem, promising to reprint popular sets like Destined Rivals to increase accessibility and reduce secondary market value.
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