Pokémon 30th-Anniversary Cards Draw Overnight Queues as Some Resell for £600
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Updated · BBC.com · Sep 18
Pokémon 30th-Anniversary Cards Draw Overnight Queues as Some Resell for £600
3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Sep 18
Summary
Stores in Staffordshire saw overnight queues, tents and camping chairs as collectors lined up for the 30th-anniversary Pokémon card release, with more crowds expected for a second drop on Friday.
Wednesday’s first tranche sold out fast—some shops cleared stock within 15 minutes—driven by nostalgia for vintage-style cards, social-media hype and the appeal of rare pulls.
Resale prices for some cards jumped to about £600, though shop owners said values turned volatile once official supply reached stores and some prices fell sharply.
Retailers said the launch lifted footfall beyond card sellers, giving shopping centres and nearby stores a wider sales boost.