Counterfeit Alpha Pokemon Cards, Tariffs Coming For Your Comics And The End of Credit Card Numbers

Author: Nerds Amalgamated
Published: Thu 06 Feb 2025
Episode Link: https://nerdsamalgamatedpod.captivate.fm

CGC Cards has been accused of selling fake Pokemon alpha playtest cards signed by Takumi Akabane. Who is behind this devious act, and what are the implications for TCG collectors?

Trump's tariffs on Canada could cause the price of comics to jump by 25%. Will this push independent comics out of business or create a new opportunity?

In the next few years, Mastercard wants to get rid of the numbers on your credit card in the name of improved security. Therer's a few issues with this though.

Counterfeit Pokemon Cards

- Many of the Pokemon playtest cards were likely printed in 2024 - Articles - Elite Fourum

Comic book price hike

- Comic Books Set To Rocket In Price Next Week Over Tariffs

- Valiant Comics Says The $4.99 Comic Is Over Because Of Tariffs

No more card numbers

- Mastercard plans to get rid of credit card numbers. We could be heading towards the end of cards - ABC News

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