When people say they collect Pokémon cards now, what they really mean is that they go into retail stores over and over again only to walk away with nothing. Being OK with leaving stores empty-handed is critical in a hobby where people bring inflatable mattresses to get in line at 4 a.m. Scalpers who make a living off of Pokémon products aren’t nearly as willing to take an L, though. Resellers have become such a problem that retailers like Target may need to bolt items down.
