Naples, Pokemon Cards Sold Out: Customers Attack Newsagent

A disturbing attack took place in Napoli, precisely in via Cilea, where a woman, owner of a newsstand, was threatened with clubs and clubs.

Sinagi, the Italian newsagents' union, made the story public, expressing "full solidarity with the newsstand that was the target of an unacceptable attack: being threatened with iron bars for the lack of availability of Pokémon products".

According to the union, this is a “serious act” that must be firmly condemned. Sinagi stressed that “no worker should suffer intimidation or violence while carrying out their work”.

He also highlighted the problems related to insufficient supplies and the failure to fulfill orders, an issue that has been repeatedly reported without a concrete response. “This situation not only penalizes the newsagents, but it generates discontent among customers, with the risk of degenerating into dangerous and intolerable situations,” they warned.

Requests to the Publishing Sector

The newsagents have requested “urgently that publishers guarantee compliance with orders, ensuring adequate and timely supply”, also inviting distributors to provide fair distribution consistent with requests. The union stated “It is unacceptable that the disservice falls on newsagents, exposing them to tensions and, as happened today, even physical threats”.

Excess Passion for Pokémon

Aside from editorial responsibilities, it is surprising that there are individuals willing to commit acts of violence for lack of stickers. In recent times, in fact, a real craze has spread around Pokémon cards, with some sold online at prices that can approach 2 thousand euros each. This phenomenon is not new; years ago, the Pokémon Go app aroused similar excitement, even leading to car accidents and revealing unexpected uses as mapping tools.