Set up your account
Sign in to your Amazon account ahead of time. Check that your account is in good standing and that you can log in without a reset. Make sure you buy from Amazon itself or a seller you trust, and check the price against the MSRP.
Address, payment and two-factor
- Save a default address and a payment method.
- Turn on two-step verification and keep your phone nearby.
- Remove expired cards so the default works the first time.
App and notifications
Install the Amazon app, sign in and allow notifications. Invites and availability changes may arrive there or by email.
How the queue or drawing works
Some in-demand trading card items are sold through "request invite". You ask for an invitation on the product page, and Amazon may send invitations to some customers when stock is available. Asking does not guarantee you will be invited.
- Request an invite as soon as the button appears; being early may help, but it is not a promise.
- If you receive an invite, it may expire, so check your email and the app and buy promptly.
- Items not on request invite may sell the usual way, and often sell out fast.
Purchase limits
Amazon may limit quantities on some trading card items. The limit is usually shown on the product page or at checkout.
In-store tips
Amazon sells online, so there is nothing to do in a store. If you pick up an order at a locker or counter, bring the code and a photo ID if asked.
Get live alerts
Drop alerts are free with an account, up to 5 a day. Alerts help you notice a drop; they cannot guarantee you a purchase.