Pokémon Center Singapore made waves last week with a bold anti-scalping policy, announced March 26 and effective immediately. All TCG products—Booster Boxes, ETBs, blisters—now have their outer plastic wrap removed at purchase, a tactic borrowed from Japanese retailers to tank “sealed” resale value. CardChill confirmed via local sources that packs remain untampered, ensuring fair pulls—our Journey Together ETB test showed a 33% rare rate (Bellibolt ex IR, $15-$20)—shop sealed options at Pokemon Trading Cards.
This follows U.S. vending machine updates on March 24, capping daily purchases and adding “no loitering” signs—over 200 machines now enforce this nationwide. Scalping surged post-Journey Together launch, with Booster Bundles hitting $45 (up from $26.99) online by March 29. Singapore’s move aims to keep stock in fans’ hands—our Card Chill Articles tracked a 50% price spike regionally without it. Players cheer, but sealed collectors grumble—stock up at CardChill.com before prices climb further!