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Christmas Pokémon Card Craze Sparks Debt and Concerns
12/22/2025
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Story summary
- Whatnot has seen a surge in demand for Pokémon trading cards as Christmas approaches, fueling competitive auctions and impulse buying concerns.
- One user accrued £9,000 in debt amid accumulating purchases.
- Experts warn the platform’s rapid auctions resemble gambling and harm mental health.
- Scalpers buy bulk items to resell at inflated prices, frustrating families.
- Whatnot and eBay defend their practices as reflecting consumer demand despite rising prices.
