While high demand for limited-edition accessories drives excitement, it simultaneously exposes players to resellers exploiting shortages and makes retailers look unreliable to loyal customers.

Retailers are trapped: allocate too few units and fuel resentment; release too many and dilute value.

For gamers, the thrill of exclusivity is often replaced by disappointment and distrust, eroding brand reputation and community trust.

Opaque manufacturing timelines, unpredictable shipping logistics, and a lack of real-time inventory tracking create opportunities for scalpers and increase the risk of counterfeit products infiltrating the market.

These structural weaknesses persist due to outdated distribution practices and insufficient collaboration among key supply chain players.