A wave of disappointment has come from the Saitama Seibu Lions, a popular professional baseball team in Japan, over the online resale of merchandise commemorating the recent retirement of their successful manager, Hisanobu Watanabe. The resale was discovered shortly after the release of such items, which has troubled the team and fans alike. The team management expressed regret, calling for respect for the value of such keepsakes.

In Japan, the resale of memorabilia, especially from beloved figures such as Kurayama, is considered disrespectful and not in line with societal values of respect and admiration for the accomplished. The fair trade of these items is also a matter of concern for fans who are longing to possess such keepsakes.

In the US or EU, the resale of sports memorabilia is more common and typically isn't met with the same level of disapproval. While there are concerns over counterfeit memorabilia, the resale market is often seen as a way for fans to obtain items they might not have initially had the opportunity to purchase.