📋 1. Know the Rules
Costco is one of the strictest retailers when it comes to Pokémon purchases. Breaking these rules can result in order cancellations.
✅ Active Costco Membership Required
✅ Limit: 1 Order Per SKU, Per Membership, Every 24 Hours
✅ Most Pokémon products are sold in 2-packs
Important: Even if the website allows multiple purchases, Costco may manually review and cancel duplicate orders.
🌐 2. Multi-Network Setup
Using separate networks can improve your chances of getting through the queue.
Device 1
Laptop/Desktop
Connected to Home Wi-Fi
Device 2
Mobile Device
Wi-Fi OFF
Using Cellular Data
Using different IP addresses helps ensure each device receives its own queue position.
🖥️ 3. Maximize Queue Entries
Chrome Users
Create multiple Chrome Profiles
Each profile receives its own queue position
Safari Users
Open multiple Private Browsing tabs
Each tab acts as a separate queue entry
Multi-Browser Strategy
Open the queue in:
Chrome
Edge
Firefox
Safari
Each browser generates its own queue session.
🚦 4. Queue Room Tips
Random Queue Placement
Once the drop begins, Costco assigns queue positions randomly.
Being first into the waiting room does NOT guarantee an earlier checkout position.
Avoid Refreshing
Do NOT spam refresh while in queue.
Refreshing can cause issues with your session.
Shared Queue Links
Occasionally users share queue links.
Open shared links in a new private/incognito window.
Queue links are generally one-time use.
Once used successfully, the link is typically no longer valid.
⚡ 5. Checkout Fast
Before the drop:
Log into your Costco account
Save payment information
Save shipping information
Avoid 3D Secure Cards
Cards that require SMS verification can slow down checkout and may cost valuable seconds during high-demand releases.
Don't Make Changes
When you reach checkout:
Do not edit your address
Do not change payment methods
Complete checkout as quickly as possible
🚫 6. After Checkout
Do NOT Immediately Reorder
Costco frequently reviews Pokémon purchases manually.
Even if the website allows a second order, attempting to purchase the same SKU again within 24 hours may result in cancellations.
Best Practice: Wait a full 24 hours before attempting to purchase the same SKU again.