Amazon appears to be adopting questionable pricing tactics with the Pokémon TCG: Journey Together Elite Trainer Box. After selling below MSRP last week, the retail giant has relisted the product at $99.49 - more than double its previous price - while quietly offering the better-value Booster Bundle ($37.97) under a separate listing. This artificial inflation from Amazon itself, not third-party sellers, raises serious concerns about their marketplace practices for in-demand collectibles.
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The current Pokémon TCG deals landscape presents a puzzling dichotomy. While the Journey Together Elite Trainer Box sees outrageous price inflation, several other products maintain reasonable pricing, creating a confusing shopping experience for collectors.
Pokémon TCG: Scarlet and Violet - Journey Together Booster Bundle
$37.97 at Amazon
Pokémon TCG - Scarlet & Violet: Journey Together - 1 Blister Pack
$15.75 (37% off $9.99 at Amazon)
Resident Evil - Mother Miranda 1-4 Scale Statue
$899.00 at IGN Store
Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet — Journey Together Elite Trainer Box
$99.49 at Amazon
The alarming price hike comes as Amazon suddenly relisted the Journey Together Elite Trainer Box at more than twice its original selling price, despite identical contents (9 booster packs, promo card, sleeves, etc.). Market analysts suggest this may be Amazon testing price elasticity during renewed Pokémon TCG demand, though many collectors view it as blatant price gouging.
For those seeking fair value, the Journey Together Booster Bundle remains reasonably priced at $37.97, offering six packs without the premium packaging. Meanwhile, the Resident Evil collector community eagerly awaits the detailed Mother Miranda statue from Prime 1 Studio, set to become a centerpiece for dedicated fans.
As the Pokémon TCG market continues evolving, consumers are advised to monitor prices closely and consider purchasing options from specialty retailers when Amazon's pricing appears inconsistent or inflated. The current situation highlights growing concerns about major retailers manipulating collectibles markets.
