VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-07-10
“We wanted genuine Pokémon fans to have the best possible opportunity to secure these once in a generation products while making life as difficult as possible for scalpers.”
Shane Stockwell · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-10
EB Games claimed the inflated pre-order prices were intended to deter scalpers while allowing genuine Pokémon fans to secure products.
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