TCGplayer/Ebay - Union Busting
Economics forum
Posted on May 31, 2025, 2:11 p.m. by greyninja
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.
Icbrgr says... #2
Generally speaking when it comes to $$$ I have found that TCGPlayer is fantastic for bargain shopping... can be a bit frustrating with building a shopping cart and shipping costs as well as tracking numbers being on again off again. But sometimes you really do just get the best deals there.
When it comes to card quality and packaging and shipping though such as your Near Mint/light play I find Star city games and card kingdom both are unmatched.
May 31, 2025 2:41 p.m.