ACNH × Sanrio Crossover Discussion + Question Thread 💗

[KayDee]

Y'all how do we feel about the NFC version of these cards?

I’d prefer buying the original cards but if Nintendo doesn’t want my money by not producing enough cards for everyone and all that’s left are scalper prices in the 100s, I wouldn’t mind going that route.

 

[Peach_Jam]

I’d prefer buying the original cards but if Nintendo doesn’t want my money by not producing enough cards for everyone and all that’s left are scalper prices in the 100s, I wouldn’t mind going that route.

I know what you mean. I've actually found sellers on Etsy selling the NFC version for only a few dollars more than the original $6

 

[John Wick]

At this point, I wouldn't accept a pack of cards from nintendo.

My Etsy set will work just fine.

 

[tajikey]

Y'all how do we feel about the NFC version of these cards?

Giving money to flippers (most here call them scalpers) or money to thieves. One is legal, albeit unethical, the other isn't legal, and also unethical.

Comes down to one's conscience in a matter such as this.

 

[AgentCP]

I got nothing against NFC and personally, it does not bother me if people want to use it. I'm a collector though so I'd pick legit amiibo. I'd research until I find reasonable "scalper price" not in the 100s. Even right now, I'm already looking at the pricing for Japanese Sanrio in the worst case scenario of not getting any in US.

Also, today I went to two different Targets to ask employees that work at electronics about any info regarding Sanrio. Noone knew and stocks weren't there yet. They both said stocks usually come a week or two before release. 3 weeks to go!

 

[John Wick]

Actually comes down to supply and demand.

Nintendo aren't meeting demands, so we have no choice but to go elsewhere for supplies.

 

[Etown20]

Giving money to flippers (most here call them scalpers) or money to thieves. One is legal, albeit unethical, the other isn't legal, and also unethical.

Comes down to one's conscience in a matter such as this.

If someone is mass producing stolen data and profiting greatly on it, I agree that's not good. I also understand that producing and selling stolen data is illegal, even if Nintendo is fairly lax on enforcing it.

I think intent matters in regard to ethics, and I don't personally believe all the people selling on Etsy are doing it to get rich. For all we know, some of the people selling may have lost their job during the pandemic and may be struggling to make ends meet. Some people may just want to help other players get their favorite villagers while covering their overhead costs.

It's not an ideal situation, and I understand your stance. I don't personally think it's fair to judge all these people and call them unethical when we don't know their motives or financial situation.

 

[Bilaz]

Eh
we all bought the game
we all bought a switch
Nintendo made a choice on how many cards to print
they are getting maximum money for their choice, as they are all selling out
I see 0 problems with buying fakes

 

[Magnetar]

A heads-up for anyone living in the Netherlands: you can now pre-order the cards at GameMania.

 

[KimvW]

A heads-up for anyone living in the Netherlands: you can now pre-order the cards at GameMania.

Thank you you for the heads up!

 

[Chris]

A heads-up for anyone living in the Netherlands: you can now pre-order the cards at GameMania.

Thanks for sharing this! I've added it to the OP.

 

[KittenNoir]

Sad that the country I live in has no options left for me to get a pack

 

[Pannacotta]

People from sweden can per-order from spelbutiken.se , although estimated arrived is april 9

 

[Burumun]

People from sweden can per-order from spelbutiken.se , although estimated arrived is april 9

With how things have gone elsewhere, I'd go for it, even if waiting sucks. Getting the cards two weeks after release is leagues better than not getting the cards at all.

 

[Chris]

People from sweden can per-order from spelbutiken.se , although estimated arrived is april 9

Thanks for sharing this! Added the info to the OP.

 

[Mu~]

People from sweden can per-order from spelbutiken.se , although estimated arrived is april 9

Tysm for the info! Fingers crossed they don't cancel my order.
Got a problem, idk how to change and complete my shipping address, can someone plz help me? I live in Spain and am not even sure if they'll ship here.

 

[tajikey]

If someone is mass producing stolen data and profiting greatly on it, I agree that's not good. I also understand that producing and selling stolen data is illegal, even if Nintendo is fairly lax on enforcing it.

I think intent matters in regard to ethics, and I don't personally believe all the people selling on Etsy are doing it to get rich. For all we know, some of the people selling may have lost their job during the pandemic and may be struggling to make ends meet. Some people may just want to help other players get their favorite villagers while covering their overhead costs.

It's not an ideal situation, and I understand your stance. I don't personally think it's fair to judge all these people and call them unethical when we don't know their motives or financial situation.

It's not passing judgement if the behavior is unethical, it's simply calling it what it is. And in your scenario, you can insert any illegal to sell/resell item, and the lack of ethics would still apply. It ultimately comes down to the conscience of the buyer to rationalize it being okay.

 

[nightglow]

If someone is mass producing stolen data and profiting greatly on it, I agree that's not good. I also understand that producing and selling stolen data is illegal, even if Nintendo is fairly lax on enforcing it.

I think intent matters in regard to ethics, and I don't personally believe all the people selling on Etsy are doing it to get rich. For all we know, some of the people selling may have lost their job during the pandemic and may be struggling to make ends meet. Some people may just want to help other players get their favorite villagers while covering their overhead costs.

It's not an ideal situation, and I understand your stance. I don't personally think it's fair to judge all these people and call them unethical when we don't know their motives or financial situation.

Technically, both are unethical. One is more than the other considering the data has been dumped long ago and is still going around and nintendo doesn't seem to care. However those who are more likely to make their own than others are those who probably lived during a time that making your own cds and things was legal as long as they weren't being sold or mass produced and handed out.
And, there is the whole standpoint of a movie that is for sale at the store, but airing on tv as a one time thing and people taping it so they can watch it as if they payed for a movie. However, action on that has been taking by whoever owns it by deleting parts on the aired version so it encourages you to go out and buy the actual movie... essentially being an advertisement.
Making your own is pretty gray.

I can't understand from an ethical standpoint of people selling what they make in these cases. Because they are profiting off of someone else's stuff. I can understand why they may go ahead and do it, but I don't think it is smart.

Scalpers or flippers who sell for insane amounts after taking all the stock is just as guilty of profiting off of someone else's stuff. But again, nintendo's actions or failure of action effects all of this and their own business.

 

[Mu~]

Guys how about we make a list of potential sites that might let us preorder online? So we can check them from time to time. Also specify if they ship internationally.

 

[tajikey]

Guys how about we make a list of potencial sites that might let us preorder online? So we can check them from time to time. Also specify if they ship internationally.

This is what I'm watching in the US:

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