Thank you for inviting me to comment a little on the scene in Singapore here.
I believe that there are pros and cons to everything. As someone who visits Japan very frequently, I appreciate that cards are easily available in Japan shops due to the buyback system. Such a system is close to non-existent in Singapore as transaction of cards here are often between players to players. 🙂
Do correct me if I am wrong, my opinion is that Japan prefers less interaction and transaction to be done quickly. In Singapore, the culture is towards whatever that is cheaper and most efficient. 🙂
In Singapore, the official distributor allocate to LGS based on how active the shops are in organising competition and casual games. This is unlike my fellow peers in America where it is based on store sales. Do note that Singapore is a small country hence the distributor have a tighter control and have more sight on this.
LGS sets a limit on how much a single person can order. This is on a first-come-first-serve basis that is done online to prevent anybody from physically queuing outside the shops. There are usually no physical sales now since the product are short in supply.
Another point to note is that LGS will usually keep excess stock. This stock are usually given as prizes for casual matches they organise. This helps to ensure that the game remain active and real players have access to the cards and prevent scalpers. There are few players who will sell to scalpers since it is not socially acceptable.
Secondary card market is done over TCG Marketplace, an online site similar to TCG player in America and Cardmarket in Europe. The website is only for Singapore and Malaysia. Players will buy and sell cards over there.
Once again, Singapore is a small country so it is easy to control. The focus is to ensure players have access to the cards and prevention of scalper. It is driven by the community who are relatively united to prevent scalping.
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