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Oops, They’ve Caught Them All: What Museum Stores Can Learn from the Van Gogh x Pokémon Card Exhibit
Accompanying Van Gogh Museum x Pokemon came a range of exclusive products and limited-edition cards, but they posed a unique challenge for the museum and museum store. In the realm of collectibles, rare Pokémon items have always been a source of exhilaration for fans. The recent case of the Van Gogh Pikachu card has highlighted the struggles faced by collectors, enthusiasts, and stores when scalpers exploit high-demand merchandise.