Amazon is offering significant savings on the Pokémon Trading Card Game’s 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box through an exclusive invitation system. Customers who receive an invite can preorder the box for $89.99, representing a substantial discount from the $209.97 third-party seller price and undercutting the current $178 market rate on TCGplayer. However, prospective buyers must first request an invitation, after which Amazon will email purchasing details and a limited timeframe to complete the transaction.
The Elite Trainer Box arrives ahead of the expansion’s September 16 release date. While the $89.99 price remains $40 above the manufacturer’s suggested retail price, it represents a 57% reduction compared to other available listings. Amazon notes that invitation requests remain under consideration as additional inventory becomes available, allowing those who miss initial batches another opportunity to secure the product.
For buyers unwilling to wait for an invitation, alternative retailers offer immediate preorder options at different price points. Walmart currently has the lowest price at $174.75, while TCGplayer offers preorders at $177.92. Each box contains nine booster packs, promotional cards including a full-art Nidorina, foil energy cards, sleeves, dice, tokens, and dividers, plus a digital code for Pokémon Trading Card Game Live.
Originally reported by Mashable →
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