187. Distributors, Scalpers, and GameStop—Oh My! The TCG Crisis Explained

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Special Conditions - A Pokémon TCG Podcast

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194 episodes

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Special Conditions is a Podcast dedicated to the Pokémon Trading Card Game that brings over 30 years of combined TCG experience to the game table! Hosts Adam Tuttle and Justin Keller bring unique perspectives on collecting, competing, and the current card market in a family friendly environment.

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187. Distributors, Scalpers, and GameStop—Oh My! The TCG Crisis Explained

Special Conditions - A Pokémon TCG Podcast

1 hour 3 minutes

4 months ago

187. Distributors, Scalpers, and GameStop—Oh My! The TCG Crisis Explained

Distributors, Scalpers, and GameStop—Oh My! The TCG Crisis Explained | Special Conditions Ep. 187In this explosive episode of Special Conditions, we're diving deep into the Pokémon Trading Card Game’s most heated topic: the TCG distribution crisis. From pre-release chaos to allocation shortages and GameStop lines during tornado warnings, we break it all down with guest Lane from Good Morning Johto (@GMJohto on X.com)We’re pulling back the curtain on:* Why Pokémon TCG allocations are broken* The rising battle between players, collectors, and whatnot streamers* How distributors are choking supply to local game stores* What’s REALLY happening behind the scenes with sealed product and ETB price hikes* Strategies shops are using to protect kids and players from being boxed outSponsored by The Grading Authority (TGA)Use code FULLHEAL at checkout for 10% off your next grading order: [https://tgacards.com](https://tgacards.com)Visit [https://pokemonprofessor.com](https://pokemonprofessor.com) to explore our network, snag merch, and join the Pokémon TCG community.00:00 Introduction and Patreon Shoutout01:03 Meet the Hosts and Special Guest01:50 Destined Rivals Pre-Release Breakdow02:20 Challenges with Tournament Software03:47 Building Pre-Release Decks07:04 Store Management Insights14:00 - Are Distributors the Real Team Rocket?20:00 - How Whatnot Changed the Game (and not in a good way)23:16 Impact on Collectors and Players33:58 New Trading Card Pre-Orders34:31 Importance of In-Store Play37:29 Challenges with Pre-Release Kits42:00 - Pack Openings + TGA Spotlight49:12 Scalpers and Tornado Warnings59:29 Closing Remarks and Q&ASpecialConditions@PokemonProfessor.com Voicemail, Text, and Picture Line - 732-835-8639https://linktr.ee/PokemonProfessorNetwork Music provided by GameChops and licensed through Creative Commons▾ FOLLOW GAMECHOPS ▾http://instagram.com/GameChopshttp://twitter.com/GameChopshttp://soundcloud.com/GameChopshttp://facebook.com/GameChopshttp://youtube.com/GameChopshttp://www.gamechops.comIntro MusicTrapped In A PokéballDj CUTMAN and BelthesarGameChops - Ultraballhttp://gamechops.com/ultraball/ http://soundcloud.com/DjCUTMANhttp://soundcloud.com/belthesarBreak MusicHe Walk - Furret / Accumula Town Remix Dj Cutmanhttp://soundcloud.com/djcutman http://twitter.com/videogamedj http://youtube.com/djcutmanOutro MusicKanto Trainer BattleMykahGameChops - Ultraballhttp://gamechops.com/ultraball/ https://soundcloud.com/mykahHostsAdam TuttleJustin KellerPokémon And All Respective Names are Trademark and © of Nintendo 1996-2024Pokémon Professor and Special Conditions are not affiliated with Niantic Inc., The Pokémon Company, Game Freak or Nintendo#pokemon #pokemontcg #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices