REDNECK POKEMON THIEF
Published: Tue 10th Feb
A thief has stolen $4,500 worth of Pokémon cards from a store in Oklahoma — and it raises a serious question for the hobby.
As trading cards continue to skyrocket in value, are board game and hobby stores doing enough to protect themselves? At what point does this stop being “petty theft” and start requiring real security upgrades?
In this video, we break down what happened, why collectible cards have become a target, and whether it's time for local game stores to take theft seriously and retrofit their spaces to prevent future losses.
Let us know in the comments:
Should game stores invest in stronger security, or is this an overreaction?
