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Japanese Retailer Bans Listings of Pokemon 30th Anniversary Boxes To Combat Scalpers
The Pokemon Company International and Japanese retailer Mercari have banned the listing of sealed Pokemon 30th Anniversary set products to combat scalpers. This move aims to prevent the resale of these limited-edition items at inflated prices.
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McDonald’s Japan Chiikawa Happy Meal Toys Can’t Be Resold on Some Sites
McDonald's Japan is launching Chiikawa Happy Meal toys on May 15, 2026, but major resale sites like Mercari and Yahoo Auctions are implementing anti-scalping measures to ban listings until at least June 14, 2026. These platforms cite the high attention and risk of price gouging associated with such popular items, similar to the Nintendo Switch 2 console.
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