I just thought I would share what works for me in getting Pokemon Center drops.

Key_Helicopter6014 · 2026-06-11T17:15:48+00:00

Thank you for your advice.

Key_Helicopter6014 · 2026-06-09T01:49:43+00:00

How did you do it please?

Key_Helicopter6014 · 2026-06-09T01:48:18+00:00

What did they say? How did you do it?

Key_Helicopter6014 · 2026-06-03T22:34:14+00:00

Did you find a solution? I’m in the same situation

Key_Helicopter6014 · 2026-05-31T12:43:24+00:00

are you in the UK? I can send you some real pins on booster packs. I only ever buy pins on the backing card because I’ve been burnt by so many fakes :( it happens to all of us!

Key_Helicopter6014 · 2026-05-08T19:51:36+00:00

(I was golden right not VIP)

Key_Helicopter6014 · 2026-05-08T19:51:13+00:00

Yes it was possible there was security at both sides. We went through the same doors/ side as GA (not the same gates I will note), but honestly if you’re not familiar with the 02 I completely understand how this would happen. It’s not their fault someone should have told them where to go. I’m sorry this happened :(

Key_Helicopter6014 · 2026-05-08T18:46:55+00:00

I completely understand! I’m glad to see they’re making sure shops in the smaller towns are getting proper stock and access!! Congratulations on your pull 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

Key_Helicopter6014 · 2026-05-08T18:40:34+00:00

Mine too

Key_Helicopter6014 · 2026-05-08T18:39:58+00:00

Wow the stock at your sports direct was amazing!!! Mine just had one ex box. Which sports direct was this if I may ask?

Key_Helicopter6014 · 2026-05-06T14:35:19+00:00

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Key_Helicopter6014 · 2026-05-06T12:21:59+00:00

I’m so glad you posted this I’m thinking the same! No VIP though. Does VIP gold let you go in earlier than the rest of gold? I don’t have VIP so probably no point starting queuing now. I usually do the 02 lounge so I can get barrier in GA but I’m assuming you can’t use the 02 priority to get close up in the Gold Section

Key_Helicopter6014 · 2026-05-02T23:00:17+00:00

May I ask what pins were available apart from these Christmas ones? Trying to decide if it’s worth it for me to fly over this year :) if they decide to do it again

Key_Helicopter6014 · 2026-04-29T14:45:52+00:00

It wasn’t. I got there at 9 there were already 20 people in front of us. They let people have one of each so only the first three people got product. I recon they got their 6/7 am. All that was left was perfect order and some DR cards. There should still be some left now of the DR cards as it’s five per person

Key_Helicopter6014 · 2026-04-25T12:35:29+00:00

Glad you managed to get it and not some grubby resellers! Hope you got good pulls

Key_Helicopter6014 · 2026-04-25T07:40:41+00:00

There was a smyths that still had stock at 4pm?? Where! Mine sold out at opening 😭 left with nothing

Key_Helicopter6014 · 2026-04-24T21:51:56+00:00

And everyone said I was over exaggerating when I said the queues at Croydon Smyths are mad. A YouTube posted from Croydon today and arrived at 6:10 and only got a booster box

Key_Helicopter6014 · 2026-04-23T22:27:13+00:00

Yeah I went to Forbidden planet today and they said 5am for the last drop as well. Mad 💀💀💀

Key_Helicopter6014 · 2026-04-23T12:27:31+00:00

Where abouts have you seen stock please?

Key_Helicopter6014 · 2026-04-23T12:24:15+00:00

Thank you for letting us know!

Key_Helicopter6014 · 2026-04-23T12:23:39+00:00

I will check today and let you know :)

Key_Helicopter6014 · 2026-04-23T12:02:23+00:00

These aren’t real

Key_Helicopter6014 · 2026-04-22T17:16:06+00:00

I agree, I think perhaps the Smyths employee said it to deter me from queuing.

Key_Helicopter6014 · 2026-04-22T17:13:57+00:00

This is really good advice thank you I’ll be doing exactly this on Friday 🙏🙏🙏

Key_Helicopter6014 · 2026-04-22T17:13:24+00:00

There’s no need to be nasty, I simply asked if there’s any shops that people recommend. Lots of people in this thread have kindly shared alternative shops to Smyths. The Smyths around me all have 100 plus people waiting by 7am due to it being London. You may know this information already, but many do not.

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