I think they're trying to dissuade anyone from purchasing the cards from third parties to disincentivize future theft. They're a very appealing item to steal ri

I think they're trying to dissuade anyone from purchasing the cards from third parties to disincentivize future theft. They're a very appealing item to steal right now... small, hard to get, expensive, no real security in the supply chain (unlike trying to steal money or gold).