Japanese Firm Acts to Stop 7 Eleven Store Staff Scalping Anime, Game Merchandise A recent crackdown by Japanese convenience store chain Seven Eleven on scalping activities within its franchisees' stores has shed light on the shadow market that thrives on the back of popular releases.
The phenomenon highlights the tension between consumer demand and corporate responsibility in the world of anime and gaming merchandise.
Behind the gleaming facade of a 7 Eleven store, complex transactions often take place.