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.

Why did Target decide to stop selling trading cards temporarily?

• Due to a shortage of supply

• Because of a violent incident at a store

• As a result of a corporate policy change

• To increase online sales

What did the local Target store display regarding trading cards?

• A new collection of trading cards

• A sign indicating the cards are sold out

• A notice about the suspension of in-store sales

• A sale on trading cards

How can customers still purchase trading cards despite the in-store suspension?

• Through online platforms

• By visiting other retail stores

• By contacting customer service

• Through a subscription service

What was the selling price of a Michael Jordan rookie card mentioned in the video?

• $738,000

• $250,000

• $1,000,000

• $500,000

What measure did Target implement before the trading card sales suspension?

• Stopped online sales of trading cards

• Introduced a loyalty program for card buyers

• Limited the number of card items per customer

• Increased the price of trading cards