Set up your account
Sign in to your Best Buy account ahead of time and set your usual store. Check that you can log in without extra steps.
Address, payment and two-factor
- Save a shipping address and a payment method.
- Turn on two-factor sign-in if it is offered, and keep your phone nearby for the code.
- Update expired cards in advance.
App and notifications
Install the Best Buy app, sign in and allow notifications. The app may let you save an item and see store availability.
How the queue or drawing works
Best Buy sells trading cards online and in stores. For popular online releases, retailers sometimes add a waiting line before checkout; if you see one, stay on the page and avoid refreshing.
- Be signed in with your address and payment saved before the drop.
- Store pickup and shipping options may change quickly as stock moves.
- In-store restocks vary by location.
Purchase limits
Best Buy may set a limit per customer on trading card products. Check the product page or cart for the exact number.
In-store tips
- Ask a team member politely whether trading cards are carried and when they may come in. Restock days vary by store.
- Stock shown online for a store can be wrong, so calling ahead may save a trip.
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.