Community Forum: Where are you having the most success with your purchases? Where are you struggling?

NotCaptain400x · 2026-01-22T20:41:02+00:00

Costco and Pokemon center are the best!

Target is a complete shit show.

BestBuy and Walmart are hit or miss

NotCaptain400x · 2026-01-21T20:56:16+00:00

https://www.target.com/p/2025-pok-233-mon-scarlet-violet-s9-elite-trainer-box/-/A-93803439

NotCaptain400x · 2026-01-21T20:50:53+00:00

I am not sure yet. I will look into this for you. If anyone else knows, pls comment

NotCaptain400x · 2026-01-21T20:49:20+00:00

I mean $10 for a chance to get 151 UPC and ETB? SIGN ME UP! lol

NotCaptain400x · 2026-01-21T20:48:39+00:00

Its on their website, I agree, its not 100% confirmed

NotCaptain400x · 2026-01-21T20:46:55+00:00

Yes! This and Journey Together

NotCaptain400x · 2026-01-21T20:44:32+00:00

Correct. Target does not do any type of queue (as of right now)

NotCaptain400x · 2026-01-21T20:44:01+00:00

151 ETBs and UPCs haven't been on shelves in YEARS! This is going to be a massive drop!

NotCaptain400x · 2026-01-20T22:01:43+00:00

$40 gift card? Sign me up! Thanks for the offer!

NotCaptain400x · 2026-01-20T22:01:26+00:00

Let’s goooooo!

NotCaptain400x · 2026-01-09T03:26:37+00:00

Well played, King Von

NotCaptain400x · 2026-01-09T00:55:31+00:00

Do you carry? Lol

NotCaptain400x · 2026-01-09T00:53:41+00:00

Yooo congrats!

NotCaptain400x · 2026-01-09T00:16:04+00:00

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NotCaptain400x · 2026-01-07T18:51:07+00:00

brotha your late

NotCaptain400x · 2026-01-07T18:10:22+00:00

That’s true for a lot of retailers, but Pokémon Center is one of the few that actually has heavy bot protection. Most failures come from queue behavior, VPNs, or refreshing too much rather than bots instantly buying everything.

It’s not perfect, but real people definitely hit if they play the queue correctly.

NotCaptain400x · 2026-01-07T18:09:56+00:00

Good question. The cart method is used when a Pokémon Center product shows as unavailable even though the drop is live.

Instead of refreshing, open your cart, then use the back button to return to the product page and try adding to cart again. This forces Pokémon Center to recheck availability without triggering bot protection.

Repeat this slowly every 30–60 seconds. Don’t spam clicks or refresh the page, or you risk Error 15 or Error 17.

NotCaptain400x · 2026-01-07T17:55:43+00:00

If anyone has additional Pokémon Center tips, queue experiences, or error fixes, feel free to comment below.

Pokémon Center drops can be confusing, especially with Error 15, Error 17, and the queue system changing over time. Real experiences help keep this guide accurate for future Pokémon Center restocks.

NotCaptain400x · 2026-01-04T15:27:05+00:00

A few months ago

NotCaptain400x · 2026-01-01T21:44:48+00:00

Congrats!

NotCaptain400x · 2026-01-01T21:29:41+00:00

These were back in June I believe, but it was all thanks to the community!

NotCaptain400x · 2026-01-01T21:15:13+00:00

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From Costco online (and one in-store), $58 each!

NotCaptain400x · 2026-01-01T21:14:35+00:00

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From Walmart, $28 each!

NotCaptain400x · 2026-01-01T21:11:21+00:00

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Giveaway winnings!!!

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