Consumption: the success of the resale of Lego and Pokémon cards

In the spotlight of the 20 Hours, bits of plastic and pieces of paper that panic the markets. On Internet, the replica Lego of the Titanic is worth 1,000 euros and some cards pokemons are worth more than 10,000 euros. Dorian and Valentin, aged 21 and 23, are Pokémon fans. The two friends started collecting cards when they were little. Today they have a treasure in their hands.

Prices are rising and cards are scarce. In their store, there is not much on display. The offer is limited. The scalpers are speculators who grab everything and resell immediately on Internet 50% more expensive, sometimes more. One of them, contacted by the editorial staff from 20 Hours, claims to have earned more than 15,000 euros in one year. He doesn’t even go to the store anymore, an algorithm takes care of everything for him.