Thieves target mail order sales as Pokémon card prices soar

September 4, 2026 · 9:35 am 1 sources

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• Thieves target mail order sales as Pokémon card prices soar
  The Guardian · September 4, 2026 09:35
  As one card recently sold for £12m, opportunistic thefts have surged – envelopes are being opened en route, costing small businesses thousands Pokémon’s success over the last 30 years has seen it grow from a much-loved Game Boy classic, to a world-dominating brand with TV shows, spin-off games,…