US EditionPokémon craze causes chaos at Costco over '151 Mini Tins'
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Pokémon craze causes chaos at Costco over '151 Mini Tins'
The Pokémon craze is making another big comeback, and this time, it’s causing real-world chaos. Shoppers are scrambling for exclusive Pokémon 151 Mini Tins at Costco stores, leading to shouting matches, fights and even store policies limiting purchases. Videos posted to PokeBeach show chaotic scenes, including Costco employees yelling, “No running!” as customers rush to grab the coveted items. The Pokémon trading card game launched in Japan in 1…
Costco limits Pokemon card sales after members go 'crazy' and guard the section
COSTCO has slapped a “purchase limit” on Pokemon cards after customers went crazy and scrapped over the valuable collectables. Frenzied customers were seen grappling and shouting as they tried to get their hands on Pokemon sets amid frantic scenes. A customer delivers a sharp elbow jab to the face in defense of his cardsREDDIT The Costco customer were squabbling over two large packs of Pokemon cardsREDDIT A voucher shows that a purchase limit ha…
Y. ESQUIVEL/CITY OF MEXICOConsumers and banality seem to be on the rise, and more and more extreme situations occur because of the desire to get a fashion product.A clear example of this was the recent madness and fights unleashed by Pokémon's letters at different Costco branches in the United States and Canada. Videos of the chaos in these supermarkets soon went viral. In recent weeks, buyers have proved ready to do everything to get Pokémon's …
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