Character Amiibo Cards: Values on the Rise

[tajikey]

Because of New Horizons, the value of Amiibo cards are seemingly on the rise, at least on eBay. If you're looking for a specific character, I'd strongly suggest you get in now before the game hits, as the prices are certain to continue climbing the closer we get to the game, and shortly after.

This post is also a heads up for investors looking to make a couple bucks. I purchased 18 packs this morning of Series 4 for $69 plus tax, hoping to find Stitches. I can't find him (thanks, Dewy!) for less than $20 on eBay, so thinking he's not the only one in that series that's going for a decent amount. I used to buy and sell sports cards, so I have experience in the market, and think right now is the time to get in as a collector or flipper, before the prices skyrocket.

 

[Bluebellie]

Yeah they’ve been increasing lately. I tried to get Raddle and Lucky and they were both around $26 each. I was able to get them on Etsy though (a fan made version), for around $6 each. They work perfectly though.
I’ve been buying a couple of amiibos before horizons and I noticed a lot of them have increased within the last two months. Even the lower tier characters that nobody likes.

 

[Dewy]

(Stitches is a boy, hehe c: )

One option that I haven?t seen anyone mention is to buy fan-made Amiibo cards off Etsy. I bought 10 cards for like $1.50 each.
For collectors they probably aren?t an option since they?re fake, but they work exactly the same as the real amiibo cards for those players who just want a specific villager. I have Stitches, the Sanrio cards, and a few others that all work perfectly despite being fan-made.
Compared to my real cards, they?re a little more flimsy and a little smaller. But more or less the same

Edit: OH Bluebellie just mentioned this above me ha

 

[Aubrey895]

Right. Yesterday the beau card was $15. Today $22. I bought it because I had $10 gift card.

 

[Mokuren]

There are "fake" cards you can buy for like 4 euros. They are the same as the amiibo cards and you can use them normal xD It's a good option they are never out of stock or get more expensive.

For me I just want to be able to invite my favorit bunch of villagers. I don't care if they are original cards or not ^^

 

[Fey]

You’re right, those prices did dramatically go up! I’m glad I anticipated the continued amiibo functionality and got all my favorites last year.

(P.S. It’s the Amiibo Festival version, but I’d consider parting with my Stitches card if you want him as a villager in NH)

 

[tajikey]

Yeah they’ve been increasing lately. I tried to get Raddle and Lucky and they were both around $26 each. I was able to get them on Etsy though (a fan made version), for around $6 each. They work perfectly though.
I’ve been buying a couple of amiibos before horizons and I noticed a lot of them have increased within the last two months. Even the lower tier characters that nobody likes.

(Stitches is a boy, hehe c: )

One option that I haven’t seen anyone mention is to buy fan-made Amiibo cards off Etsy. I bought 10 cards for like $1.50 each.
For collectors they probably aren’t an option since they’re fake, but they work exactly the same as the real amiibo cards for those players who just want a specific villager. I have Stitches, the Sanrio cards, and a few others that all work perfectly despite being fan-made.
Compared to my real cards, they’re a little more flimsy and a little smaller. But more or less the same

Edit: OH Bluebellie just mentioned this above me ha

There are "fake" cards you can buy for like 4 euros. They are the same as the amiibo cards and you can use them normal xD It's a good option they are never out of stock or get more expensive.

For me I just want to be able to invite my favorit bunch of villagers. I don't care if they are original cards or not ^^

Thanks for the heads up on the "act-alikes," and for the clarification on Stitches' being a boy.

There's a fellow teacher on campus here that says she's planning on programming those cards and selling them. I've got a special connection to the ones I want, so will do my best to get the actual cards, but if all else fails, I can probably buy them from her.

 

[frogkisses]

I’m thinking Nintendo will start to make new packs of the cards, especially with the new characters we will be getting. It might be worth to hold off and see. I’m really hoping they do, because paying $10-$30 per card is actually insane!

 

[Dacroze]

Even all the "fake" cards are way overpriced if you just want your the ingame functionality. You can make your own NFC Tags if you have an Android phone and the correct NFC Tag (the tags are pretty cheap on AliExpress, I bought 100 for like 16€ including shipping). So if a friend or I really want a villager or NPC card I'll just make one for a price of like 16ct per card.

 

[Imbri]

I'd love to get Midge and Dizzy, but I'm not paying crazy money to get their cards.

 

[skogkyst]

Hopefully Nintendo re-releases the waves of cards and adds new ones for the new villagers, that would help drive their price down a bit.

 

[AccfSally]

I just bought Static's card yesterday for like $9 USD.

Now I just need Hazel, Filbert, Ricky and a few others. Thank goodness I have Sally's card already.

 

[kkfenrir]

I could see them re-releasing the previous amiibo cards alongside a new series for the new villagers!

 

[Khaelis]

Yeah they’ve been increasing lately. I tried to get Raddle and Lucky and they were both around $26 each. I was able to get them on Etsy though (a fan made version), for around $6 each. They work perfectly though.
I’ve been buying a couple of amiibos before horizons and I noticed a lot of them have increased within the last two months. Even the lower tier characters that nobody likes.

This. Just make sure they say NFC on the listing.

 

[Mokuren]

Even all the "fake" cards are way overpriced if you just want your the ingame functionality. You can make your own NFC Tags if you have an Android phone and the correct NFC Tag (the tags are pretty cheap on AliExpress, I bought 100 for like 16? including shipping). So if a friend or I really want a villager or NPC card I'll just make one for a price of like 16ct per card.

Awesome! I will try this for sure. Thanks for the idea, watching a tutorial right now xD

 

[jcmbangor]

Thanks for the heads up...I have most of my fave villager cards and all 16 figures but needed Hippeux for New Horizons play. Since last week, the price has doubled on Amazon...but I found one there for $3 and free shipping and bought it. Probably could get it cheaper, but just wanted it done.
Good to hear about the cost and quality of the custom etsy cards...If I need any more I may go that route.

 

[Xara]

i haven?t purchased any for the main reason that they?re very expensive - i didn?t realize there was fanmade versions on etsy though, so maybe i?ll invest in those

 

[tajikey]

i haven’t purchased any for the main reason that they’re very expensive - i didn’t realize there was fanmade versions on etsy though, so maybe i’ll invest in those

I'm surprised Nintendo hasn't asked that these be taken down, and that Etsy allows them to remain available. There has to be some sort of patent infringement case here.

 

[Believe]

So glad I did a majority of my trading last year! Some of these prices are crazzyyyy making me want to go through the hassle of selling my spare stitches / fang ..

 

[mayortash]

I'm surprised Nintendo hasn't asked that these be taken down, and that Etsy allows them to remain available. There has to be some sort of patent infringement case here.

Etsy doesn?t moderate their platform. It?s why there?s tons of Disney stuff on there too. But I agree with you, I find it unusual Nintendo haven?t filed takedowns - though glad it opens it up as an option for people to get the cards they want without spending ridiculous money!