A Pokemon TCG fan was the victim of a devastating Lost Origin scam online recently, reminding everyone why it’s good to be cautious when shopping online.
Buying Pokemon cards is a lot of fun, especially if you’re picking up older sets orrarer cards online. If you’re a collector, chances are you’ve picked up aBooster Packor two from a platform like eBay or Facebook Marketplace in the past.
Getting cards from other fans on these platforms is very convenient, although it is important to remain vigilant when picking up online deals. While the vast majority of sellers on these platforms are trustworthy and just looking to make some cash, there are unfortunately some who are hoping to rip people off.
A Pokemon TCG fanrecently shared their storyabout their attempt to buy 60Lost OriginBooster Packs on Facebook Marketplace with others in the community. Sadly, all they received in their package was a few graffitied Silver Tempest Boosters, some trash, and a piece of candy.
The original creator joked in their post that “they gave me a sucker and called me one too.” It’s always upsetting to see fellow fans getting ripped off when trying to take part in the hobby, and other collectors in the community were understandably gutted for OP and their lostLost Origin haul.
If you’re planning to buy some Pokemon cards online from a reselling platform like Facebook Marketplace, it’s impossible to 100% protect yourself from scams like this one. There are a few things you can do to lower the chances of getting ripped off, though:
Getting scammed when buying cards is almost a rite of passage as a Pokemon TCG fan. Using online tools to verify card information and visiting local game stores or trustworthy retailers for sealed stock is a great way to lower risk when shopping for your nextchase card.
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Em Stonham was a Games Writer on Dexerto’s UK team, specializing in Pokemon coverage. They are a Pokemon TCG expert, and also covered Pokemon Go, and Pokemon Sword & Shield. Em is also a big fan of trading card games and World of Warcraft, with bylines at Only Greats, Sleeve No Card Behind, and Diamond Lobby.
