haarlemsdagbladApr 26, 2026, 04:55

After first trading day, Arvid (30), Florian (24) and Ad (44) want to become the Pokémon shop of the IJmond. ‘A 700 euro deal? That’s nothing’

Owners Arvid, Florian, and Ad held the first Pokémon trading day at their shop, Buddy’s Goods, with the goal of becoming the premier Pokémon store in the IJmond region. The event saw significant transactions, including a collector trading fifteen cards and cash for a Van Gogh Pikachu card valued at 700 euros.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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