PSA: The new series 5 amiibo cards pre-order have started!!!

[Edge]

It would be nice if Nintendo released some of the older card series as well.

My Amazon pack came today , out of 6 cards only 1 was a duplicate. Now I have three Megan cards.

I got:
Megan
Sherb
Reneigh
Rio
Audie
K.K. Slider

looks like I will be villager hopping for Ione or trying to get her from someone here once a plot opens.

I have duplicates of Ione if you want to trade.

 

[Fey]

I mean, my requirements for mint condition are just what the term "mint condition" is defined as in the case where they are in the same condition they are in when they were opened from the pack. I never had issues with creases, tears, and stains, but I definitely had a lot of issues with scuffs and scratches. Usually not severe enough to be clearly visible when initially looking at the card, but were visible when examining the cards more closely in natural/good lighting.

I did ask for pictures every time, and I did have a few successful trades/transactions as well! I think I was at fault for some earlier transactions when they didn't give me the best photos/videos of the cards, and at the time I thought those were good enough until I received the cards in person. As for most of my other experiences, I feel that a lot of the cards came poorly packaged. Some didn't even have sleeves, and I also had this one instance where someone jammed 3 cards into a single top loader (sleeveless). <- I also feel like I was somewhat at fault for not doing enough research. I forgot exactly what happened, but I either didn't ask how they were packaging the cards ahead of time, or wasn't aware that 3 cards was way too much for one top loader.

Throughout my spree I remember checking TBT multiple times and considering trying out some trades, but all the bad experiences I had from other sites just made me feel discouraged. It's difficult for me to trade/buy since I jump back and forth between my parents place and the place I rent out when I need to attend my classes (I usually leave my collection, binders and sleeves at my parents place), but like I said above, if I ever decide to get back into trading I'll look into the forums first. :0

I’m a nit-picky perfectionist, so I definitely get it. I’ll admit that I haven’t look at the cards that closely under the light, but from my experience they’d very likely pass your inspection. If anything, I’d recommend getting into trading the Series 5 cards now, while they’re still “packet-fresh”—the sooner you do it, the higher the chance they’ll be in peak condition, I think.

Either way, I hope it works out for you somehow!

 

[ACJedi]

I've been checking since the day of pre orders and it's now the 13th of November and I still don't have a single damn card to my name. I just want these damn villagers. My state hadn't gotten anything. Like fr **** this

I used the Watchlist Chrome extension on a search results page for ‘Amiibo’ that targeted the element for the number of results changing on a 5 second check interval at Target.com. From time to time the Metroid Dread Amiibo two pack was tentatively coming up and making the alarm sound but finally Target put up their AC S5 amiibos and I was lucky enough to be in front of my laptop where the extension was running to place 4 orders of 4 packs each. Gave up on Walmart entirely and could never do better than carting it and being unable to checkout. That Chrome extension is awesome though.. I knew they came into stock at Target before the amiibo alerts and other Twitter gamers could tweet they were available. Solid!

 

[azurill]

It would be nice if Nintendo released some of the older card series as well.


I have duplicates of Ione if you want to trade.

Which villagers are you looking for?

 

[Pig-Pen]

I've considered that multiple times actually, but I've held back just because I went through a spree of buying amiibo cards and doing some trades on other websites and almost none of them went well because unfortunately I like my cards to be in mint/near mint condition, and I had multiple bad trades/transactions. Almost none of my cards came in the condition that was promised despite taking numerous precautions. I was even told that my standards for mint condition were too high (which I don't understand because mint means mint?) and I just like, kind of gave up after a while. OTL

I guess it may sound stupid to some other people since I think most people are casual collectors, but those experiences basically shattered any trust I had with buying or trading, so I've come to just buying fresh packs instead.

I just got done doing a trade with someone on the forums and it went beautifully. The cards came in mint condition in hard sleeves. if your'e interested the trader's name is ladyNyoko and has a thread in the Animal Crossing Amiibo Cards post office section.

 

[VanitasFan26]

Well my cards arrived and I am not too impressed:

 

[Amissapanda]

I got Shino and Sasha from my two packs (the rest probably are not worth mentioning). But... I wasn't looking for them at all. I have two peppies and two lazies on my island already. I really wanted Ione and Raymond.

 

[VanitasFan26]

I got Shino and Sasha from my two packs (the rest probably are not worth mentioning). But... I wasn't looking for them at all. I have two peppies and two lazies on my island already. I really wanted Ione and Raymond.

I really wanted Ione and Quinn. If you saw my post above. I am not too happy, I mean Marlo, Megan and Wardell are not bad, but the rest I don't really care for.

 

[Blueskyy]

Well my cards arrived and I am not too impressed:
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Wardell honestly makes this pack amazing (I also am a huge Reneigh stan though, too). Frett is one of my least favorite (I’ve been spoiled with Bones on my island) but the last villager I needed to get all 24. I hope you can find more packs. Check Target’s site. I have around 6:15 CST every morning and occasionally it lets me add to cart. 2 of my 8 orders between 3 stores went through today, so it’s luck to even find the cards. The store that actually showed “in stock” cancelled my order. The store that showed “limited stock-4 left” was the one that went through”. No rhyme or reason to it, so put in multiple orders whenever you catch any. It’s not a fun time

 

[mintycream]

I can’t wait to receive my packs either tomorrow or Monday. I was lucky to catch target on their multiple restocks few days ago- I believe it was 4 at a time every 10-15 mins. Definitely helps to have notification on and all shipping/payment saved. But sucks that they have a $35 minimum order so had to order some random stuff too -.-

 

[VanitasFan26]

Wardell honestly makes this pack amazing (I also am a huge Reneigh stan though, too). Frett is one of my least favorite (I’ve been spoiled with Bones on my island) but the last villager I needed to get all 24. I hope you can find more packs. Check Target’s site. I have around 6:15 CST every morning and occasionally it lets me add to cart. 2 of my 8 orders between 3 stores went through today, so it’s luck to even find the cards. The store that actually showed “in stock” cancelled my order. The store that showed “limited stock-4 left” was the one that went through”. No rhyme or reason to it, so put in multiple orders whenever you catch any. It’s not a fun time

To claify Marlo, Megan and Wardell are pretty good but the last 3 I don't really care for. What I was really hoping was for Quinn and Ione.

 

[Blueskyy]

To claify Marlo, Megan and Wardell are pretty good but the last 3 I don't really care for. What I was really hoping was for Quinn and Ione.

Ugh I’m sorry. Keep searching. Packs are out there but they go so fast! I will never understand why it has to be so hard to obtain them.

 

[JulianSG16]

Every morning my phone goes off at about 4am to remind me that the only Target for miles might restock, and every morning I get sniped. I really hope I don't have to crawl to the scalpers...

 

[VanitasFan26]

Ugh I’m sorry. Keep searching. Packs are out there but they go so fast! I will never understand why it has to be so hard to obtain them.

I tried to get another pack on Amazon but then its saying "Currently Unavailable" ugh....this is just getting ridiculous.

 

[Blueskyy]

I tried to get another pack on Amazon but then its saying "Currently Unavailable" ugh....this is just getting ridiculous.

Agreed. I know people say to wait for them to restock, but that’s never a guarantee. I remember WA cards being on shelves for a few short weeks…maybe 2 weeks in 2016. I bought a ton and then they never reappeared again. The only reason they were on shelves at all was because New Leaf wasn’t as mainstream as New Horizons now is.

 

[Aniko]

Agreed. I know people say to wait for them to restock, but that’s never a guarantee. I remember WA cards being on shelves for a few short weeks…maybe 2 in 2016. I bought a ton and then they never reappeared again. The only reason they were on shelves at all was because New Leaf wasn’t as mainstream as New Horizons now is.

I just got 2 packs and regretted it, everybody was telling me to wait the restock, which never happened.

 

[Blueskyy]

I just got 2 packs and regretted it, everybody was telling me to wait the restock, which never happened.

That’s why I definitely buy what I can when I find stock and trade duplicates. However, I just watched a guy on YouTube buy 67 packs that he found in a Target…somehow. And he was still hunting in other targets after that. That’s a little extreme even for me.

 

[Edge]

Really the best place to get them in the USA is Target. Check early in the morning or afternoon on their webpage everyday to see if they have a restock. Your best bet is in Target stores. It is more likely to be limited stock in stores than available online. I always check to see if they have restocked in stores near me not just the closest Target store. Since Nov 5 there have been at least 3 days Targets had restocks near me and never at all the Targets at the same time.

 

[Blueskyy]

Really the best place to get them in the USA is Target. Check early in the morning or afternoon on their webpage everyday to see if they have a restock. Your best bet is in Target stores. It is more likely to be limited stock in stores than available online. I always check to see if they have restocked in stores near me not just the closest Target store. Since Nov 5 there have been at least 3 days Targets had restocks near me and never at all the Targets at the same time.

Totally agree, but in my area the best bet has been catching the online pickups in the morning. The cancel often but if you can catch 3 or so stores you have a decent chance of one of them fulfilling it.

 

[JulianSG16]

Really the best place to get them in the USA is Target. Check early in the morning or afternoon on their webpage everyday to see if they have a restock. Your best bet is in Target stores. It is more likely to be limited stock in stores than available online. I always check to see if they have restocked in stores near me not just the closest Target store. Since Nov 5 there have been at least 3 days Targets had restocks near me and never at all the Targets at the same time.

And you gotta be careful, went to a Target where they referred me to another that was a half-hour away. Had to take a toll bridge and when I got there their systems had put it as in stock in error.