Target released a statement this week stating it will temporarily pause sales of NFL, NBA, MLB and Pokemon cards out of caution for its employees and customers.
The demand for trading cards has caused issues for the retailer that range from massive crowds gathering to, in some cases, violence.
Target implemented a policy in early 2021, limiting customers to just three sports card items per customer. That eventually was adjusted to only one item per household, and at most locations, the cards were moved from the shelves to the customer service desk where the sales could be controlled.