Set up your account
Create and sign in to your Target account before the day, and choose your usual store. Saved details make checkout much faster.
Address, payment and two-factor
- Save your shipping address and a payment method (a Target card or a regular card).
- Turn on two-factor sign-in if it is offered, and keep your phone nearby.
- Make sure your saved card and address are current.
App and notifications
Install the Target app, sign in and allow notifications. You can often save an item and be told when it changes status, and the app may show whether a store has an item.
How the queue or drawing works
Target mostly sells trading cards online and in stores the usual way, so there may be no waiting room or drawing. Online drops can sell out quickly, and stores restock on their own schedule.
- For an online drop, be signed in with your details saved, and be ready when it goes live.
- In-store restocks vary by location. Pickup or shipping options may change as stock changes.
Purchase limits
Target often limits how many of a trading card product one guest can buy. The limit is typically shown in the cart; read it before you plan a big order.
In-store tips
- Ask a team member politely about the card section and whether a restock is expected. Restock days vary by store, so do not rely on one store's answer for another.
- Stock in the app can be out of date, so a quick visit or call can help.
- Thank the team; they are usually happy to check the back when they have time.
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.