Why is Target Suspending Sales Of Certain Cards in Stores?
On 5/14/21 at 2:04 PM EDT
Trading cards, especially Pokémon, have seen a resurgence during the pandemic, making them desirable and in limited supply.
Following a recent incident, Target stores nationwide have temporarily pulled MLB, NFL, NBA, and Pokémon trading cards off the shelves, effective May 14.
Last Friday, a Target in Wisconsin was on lockdown after a man, 35, was assaulted by a group of four men in the parking lot as he left with several boxes of sports trading cards. During the assault, the victim a concealed weapons permit holder was able to grab his gun and scare off his attackers, according to police.