![]() "The public's vigilance is very, very important in us trying to be able to solve these things. Zalasky said Edmontonians should report to police if they spot trading cards whose origin could be suspicious. Frontline officers have been briefed while the analytics department is considering questions like whether it could be a series by repeat offenders or just one-offs by individuals. "As a result of that, we are trying to do an even deeper dive," he said. Aubrey Zalasky, with the Edmonton Police Service's corporate communications, said the issue has been identified as a "problem occurrence." "So it hurts us a lot more than hitting a big store." Problem occurrence WE ARE CONSTANTLY ADDING PRODUCT TO OUR SHOP. I drive a minivan like most people," Tews said. Maximum Cards & Collectibles offers popular trading cards from all over the world, from all genres. I mean, I didn't drive my Ferrari to work this morning. Finding stolen products and the thieves has also proven difficult, he said. Individual cards do not have a SKU - stock-keeping unit - making it difficult to track even what was stolen, Tews said. 2 disappointed Pokémon card collectors win case against alleged 'scammer'."There were some online personalities through streaming and other stuff that really hyped up old Pokemon products," he said. A single card can range from a quarter to hundreds of dollars and into the thousands for some exceptional cases.Ĭapel suspects the thefts may stem from the exploding popularity of cards through the pandemic. Trading card value can vary wildly based on factors like rarity, artwork, or usefulness in the actual game. "The last year-and-a-half has definitely been worse than probably anytime in the last decade," he said. His store was hit twice around the end of February 2022. ![]() Live group breaks 7 nights a week with Breakaway Sports Cards. Pastime Sports & Games Langley City, British Columbia. ![]() Hobby stores across Edmonton have seen a rash of burglaries targeting collectible cards, reaching the point where police recognize the thefts as a problem.īrendan Capel, owner of Star Lotus Games, said the community of specialized small businesses remain in contact and has experienced nearly a dozen break-ins in the last year. Buy the latest Upper Deck hockey cards & gaming cards including Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh online. Below, read about our 10 favorite card shops around the world, and start packing your bags for a tour. "If we get robbed again, we won't survive," he said Monday. Owner Jason Wynn decided the best solution was to stop stocking them. The collectibles have proven a magnet for criminals - the store's former location lost close to $16,000 between two break-ins last year. The shelves of Hobz in southeast Edmonton are lined with items expected of the gaming hobby store: board games, miniatures, and dice.īut there's one product you won't find: Pokemon cards. ![]()
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