A recent promo video showcasing a CT scanner that can reveal the contents of unopened Pokémon card packs has ignited a firestorm of debate among collectors. Let's delve into the fan reactions and potential market impacts.
Pokémon Card Pack Contents Revealed: A CT Scanner's Impact
Your Pokémon Guessing Skills Might Be in Demand
Industrial Inspection and Consulting (IIC) is offering a service to identify the Pokémon cards within unopened packs using industrial CT scanning technology. For around $70, they claim to reveal the cards' contents without damaging the packaging. This has sparked heated discussion within the Pokémon trading card community.IIC's YouTube promo video demonstrating this technology has fueled the controversy. The potential implications for the Pokémon card market are significant.
The market for rare Pokémon cards is booming, with some cards fetching hundreds of thousands, even millions of dollars. The intense demand, particularly for cards with designer signatures, has even led to reported harassment of illustrators by scalpers.
Pokémon card investment has become a substantial niche market, with many seeking cards expected to increase in value over time.
Reactions to IIC's service are mixed. Some see the pre-opening scan as a potential advantage, while others express concerns about its impact on market integrity and potential for inflation. Negative comments on the YouTube video included feelings of "disgust" and being "threatened." Skepticism also remains prevalent.
One humorous response highlights the potential increased value of simply guessing the cards inside – a skill suddenly becoming unexpectedly valuable!
