BREAKING: MJ Holdings Exposed for Undercover Price Hiking! 📈

Shady Business in the Pokémon TCG World

Hello Trainers! Evina here from TCG Almanac with some Eevee-l business practices to report in the Pokémon TCG world!

It seems MJ Holdings (the Snorlax-sized distributor supplying major retailers like Walmart) has been caught red-handed operating under an alias as "GT Collectibles" and selling Pokémon products at over three times MSRP on Walmart's online marketplace! Talk about a Hyper Beam to our wallets!

According to u/Used-Manufacturer-13 who broke this story on Reddit:

"MJ Holdings is the largest distributor of Pokemon card products in the nation... They were under a different alias of GT Collectibles on the Walmart shop selling Pokémon products over 3 times the MSRP. They messed up by sharing the same addresses for both business and are now trying to cover it up."

Community Response Is Super Effective!

The Pokémon TCG community has reacted with justified outrage to this revelation. Many collectors and players are already feeling the pressure of rising prices across the hobby, and to discover that one of the largest distributors is essentially competing against its own retail partners is particularly troubling.

Some key points from the community discussion:

• Several Reddit users have confirmed the matching addresses between MJ Holdings and GT Collectibles

• Screenshots of listings show basic products like Elite Trainer Boxes being sold for $149.99 instead of the standard $49.99 MSRP

• Long-time collectors are expressing concern about the impact on accessibility for younger players and families

• Many are calling for Walmart to investigate this potential conflict of interest

What This Means for Collectors

This situation raises serious questions about transparency and ethics in the Pokémon TCG distribution chain. As the primary supplier to major retailers, MJ Holdings has significant influence over what products reach store shelves and when. If they're simultaneously operating as a high-priced reseller, this creates perverse incentives that could affect product availability.

For collectors and players, this might explain some of the scarcity issues we've seen with certain products. Why stock store shelves at MSRP when you can sell the same products at triple the price online?

What Can You Do?

If you're as concerned about this practice as we are, here are some actions you can take:

1. Be an informed consumer - Check who's actually selling products on marketplace platforms

2. Support local game stores - They often provide fair pricing and support the community

3. Report suspicious listings - Use Walmart's reporting tools for marketplace sellers engaging in questionable practices

4. Spread awareness - Share this information with other collectors so they can make informed decisions

Looking Forward

We'll be keeping a close eye on how this situation develops. The Pokémon Company International has previously stated their commitment to product accessibility, and this kind of practice directly undermines that goal.

Have you noticed unusual pricing from GT Collectibles or other marketplace sellers? Drop a comment below or join the discussion on our Discord server!

Until next time, may your booster packs be filled with holos and your collections free from scalper prices!

~ Evina