Target Suspends In-store Sales Of Sports And Pokémon Trading Cards

Target has temporarily suspended the sale of MLB, NFL, NBA, and Pokémon trading cards in stores due to a violent incident in Wisconsin. Customers can still purchase these cards online, where demand and prices have surged during the pandemic. A Michael Jordan rookie card recently sold for $738,000. Before the suspension, Target had imposed purchase limits on trading cards. The company has not announced when in-store sales will resume.

What types of trading cards did Target decide to stop selling in stores?

What prompted Target to temporarily suspend the sale of trading cards?

What alternative do customers have for purchasing trading cards during the suspension?

How has the demand for trading cards changed during the pandemic?

What was the selling price of a Michael Jordan rookie basketball card earlier this year?