The collaboration between Pokémon and the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam has caused chaos as fans and scalpers rush to purchase exclusive merchandise. The museum’s official store is selling a range of items, including art prints and playmats, that are not available anywhere else. Social media posts have shown scenes of people grabbing multiple copies of the same item, likely with the intention of reselling them online at inflated prices.
While some of the exclusive items will be made available on the online Pokémon Center stores later today, not all of the items currently being sold at the museum will be included. Those who purchase any of these items will also receive the official Van Gogh Pikachu promo card, while stocks last.
Unfortunately, the situation at the Van Gogh Museum suggests that those attempting to buy items online may also encounter scalpers on a larger scale. Some fans have already taken to eBay to sell the promo card for exorbitant prices, although the value is expected to decrease once more cards enter circulation.
It is disheartening to witness the frenzy of people pushing and shoving each other for the sake of making a quick profit from what was intended to be a children’s exhibit. I personally plan to visit the exhibit in Amsterdam next week and hope that the situation has calmed down by then.
Let’s hope for a more peaceful experience.
| Time | Score |
|---|---|
| Early morning | Chaos |
| Throughout the day | Wild scenes at the museum’s store |
| 12am CT | Online sale expected to go live |
| Currently | Scalpers reselling items at high prices |
| Next week | Author plans to visit the exhibit |
Source: DOTESPORTS
