‘It’s like the ‘90s again’: Trading cards surge in value as people relive nostalgic hobbies
by Carly Robinson
Last Updated Feb 24, 2021 at 6:11 pm PDT
EDMONTON – An Edmonton store was forced to pull some of its items off the shelves – but not due to any recall.
A London Drugs on the city’s north side recently moved its Pokemon trading cards from their normal spot on open shelves to behind the counter.
That’s because the trading card phenomenon – from Pokemon to hockey and basketball cards – is back in a big way, largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wayne Wagner, the owner of Wayne’s Sports Cards and Collectibles, says trading cards have seen a resurgence in popularity as people revisit their nostalgic hobbies.