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Chaos Erupts at Costco Over Pokémon Card Frenzy

1/19/2025

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In a dramatic scene reminiscent of Black Friday, Costco imposed a two-unit limit on Pokémon card purchases after chaos erupted among eager customers in Los Angeles. Employees had to step in to restore order, as the frenzied demand for the Blooming Waters Premium Collection raised serious safety concerns, despite no injuries reported.

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Story summary

In a dramatic scene reminiscent of Black Friday, Costco imposed a two-unit limit on Pokémon card purchases after chaos erupted among eager customers in Los Angeles. Employees had to step in to restore order, as the frenzied demand for the Blooming Waters Premium Collection raised serious safety concerns, despite no injuries reported.