Thieves target mail order sales as Pokémon card prices soar
Summary
The growing popularity of Pokémon and other trading cards has led to a rise in thefts targeting mail orders sent through Royal Mail in the UK. Small businesses selling these cards online have reported multiple incidents where packages were opened and cards stolen, causing financial losses and forcing some to stop online sales.Key Facts
- Pokémon cards have been hugely popular for over 30 years, with over 85 billion cards printed worldwide.
- Some Pokémon cards can sell for very high prices, encouraging more people to collect and resell them.
- Several small UK card shops, like Bath TCG and Mana Rock Games, reported thefts where envelopes were cut open and cards stolen after mailing.
- The stolen parcels were tampered with in similar ways, indicating targeted theft rather than random loss.
- Bath TCG stopped online sales after losing about £4,000-£6,000 in potential business due to theft concerns.
- Mana Rock Games also lost around £120 and paused online sales, losing about £500 in revenue.
- Most card sellers use Royal Mail for delivery because buyers choose the shipping method on platforms like CardMarket.
- Royal Mail is investigating the theft reports and is working with law enforcement to address the issue.
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