A granddad who almost chucked out an unopened box of rare Pokémon cards is set to make £20,000 at auction.
16.10.2023 - 09:47 / nme.com
Pokémon card will no longer be available as a result of scalpers causing “safety and security” concerns.The ‘Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat’ card is inspired by one of Vincent Van Gogh’s self portraits and was a part of the collaboration between The Van Gogh Museum and The Pokémon Company.Purchases of the special Van Gogh and Pokémon collection came with a free Van Gogh Pikachu card, however, scalpers descended on the museum once the event went live to re-sell the card for hundreds of dollars online.The Pokémon x Van Gogh collaboration was a disaster, serving as a stark reminder of human greed and lust.
Images and videos circulating online depict scalpers hoarding multiple items from the collaboration, a disheartening sight.To the museum: You had to have seen the long… pic.twitter.com/QAHhZkqm5K— DachshundWizard
.A granddad who almost chucked out an unopened box of rare Pokémon cards is set to make £20,000 at auction.
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Don’t say the ‘M’ word.
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