greyninja on TCGplayer/Ebay - Union Busting

4 weeks ago

Hello, haven't seen a discussion on this topic yet. Please correct anything I may have mistyped.

• TCGplayer Direct warehouse in Syracuse, NY has had a union in place for multiple years
  
• TCGplayer Co-Founder Chedy Hampson sold the business to eBay for $295 million in 2022
  
• Ebay has ignored all requests to meet with the TCGplayer union
  
• TCGplayer/Ebay this week announced that they will be closing the warehouse and moving to Kentucky; a state with less protections for employees
  
• 220+ employees are losing their jobs, being bullied off the property, and receiving a below-standard separation package
  

PleasantKenobi video:
https://youtu.be/z7zWhqVO5AE
(There are a plethora of articles covering the topic, but his is the most... colorful)

What are your thoughts?
- Will this affect your buying habits?
- Was TCGplayer Direct too expensive to begin with?
- What is your favorite online store for singles?
- Who is your LGS? Do they sell on TCGplayer?
Feel free to share any links that may add to the topic.