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# **glow in the dark paper**

**Worth a look**

Shows low returns (0.7%), but brand-locked demand (top 5 brands take 99% of clicks) keeps it on the watch list.

Market size 50Growth 55Conversion 79Competition 47Returns 96Price range 55Avg price 78Brand share 4Review moat 35Quality gap 14

**Returns**

**Incredible****0.7%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Conversion**

**Great****7.9%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

**Avg price**

**Great****$16.18**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Growth**

**Good****+27.6%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

**Price range**

**Good****$5.66–$26.37**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

**Market size**

**Okay****$273K**

$273K/yr · 214K searches

**Competition**

**Okay****57%**

top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse

**Review moat**

**Okay****3,045.46**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Quality gap**

**Bad****4.8★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Brand share**

**Bad****99%**

top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand

## **Competition**

The top 5 products take 57% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

**Brands**

**6 **—flat

**Sellers**

**74**

**Top-5 brand share**

**99%**

**Open market**

**0%**

- Astrobrights75% - Neenah19% - DIMROM2% - Magecubiku2% - Uncle Paul2% - PrintWorks1% - Open — no brand owns it (0%)

## **Product shelf**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%10%$27K20%$55K30%$82K40%$109K101001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 24 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![Astrobrights Color Cardstock -Bright Assortment 65 lb Cover Weight 8.5 x 11 Assorted 250/Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/416fx49vrbL.jpg)**Astrobrights Color Cardstock -Bright Assortment 65 lb Cover Weight 8.5 x 11 Assorted 250/Pack**Astrobrights**$16.79**4.8★1,760 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MRF0AX4) [2![WAU24447812 - PAPER 8.5X11 CDSTK 75 AST](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51mYz8esLjL.jpg)**WAU24447812 - PAPER 8.5X11 CDSTK 75 AST**Neenah**$9.42**4.8★19,449 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LX0UJBN) [3![Astrobrights/Neenah Bright White Cardstock 8.5 x 11 65 lb/176 gsm White 75 Sheets (90905-02) - Packaging May Vary](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41LvtrGFjVL.jpg)**Astrobrights/Neenah Bright White Cardstock 8.5 x 11 65 lb/176 gsm White 75 Sheets (90905-02) - Packaging May Vary**Astrobrights**$5.66**4.8★25,814 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003A2I5T8) [4![Astrobrights Mega Collection Colored Cardstock Classic 5-Color Assortment 320 Sheets 65 lb/176 gsm 8.5 x 11 - MORE SHEETS! (91630)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ZBs+tQGTL.jpg)**Astrobrights Mega Collection Colored Cardstock Classic 5-Color Assortment 320 Sheets 65 lb/176 gsm 8.5 x 11 - MORE SHEETS! (91630)**Astrobrights**$19.53**4.9★3,923 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q2W1BJW) [5![Astrobrights Mega Collection Colored Cardstock Brilliant 5-Color Assortment 320 Sheets 65 lb/176 gsm 8.5 x 11 - MORE SHEETS! (91687) Assorted](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5166nSAIKhL.jpg)**Astrobrights Mega Collection Colored Cardstock Brilliant 5-Color Assortment 320 Sheets 65 lb/176 gsm 8.5 x 11 - MORE SHEETS! (91687) Assorted**Astrobrights**$19.57**4.9★1,692 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZWFDB4N)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![Astrobrights Mega Collection Colored Cardstock Unicorn Assortment Expanded 6Colors 324 Sheets 65 lb/176 gsm 8.5 x 11 - MORE COLORS MORE SHEETS! (92060)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SnJokyzIL.jpg)**Astrobrights Mega Collection Colored Cardstock Unicorn Assortment Expanded 6Colors 324 Sheets 65 lb/176 gsm 8.5 x 11 - MORE COLORS MORE SHEETS! (92060)**Astrobrights**$26.37**28 rev4mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GND6KBW6) [![Astrobrights Colored Cardstock Classic Assortment 6-Colors 65 lb./176 gsm 8.5 x 11 126 Sheets AcidFree LigninFree Perfect for School Office & DIY (92065)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41IWnnuMUKL.jpg)**Astrobrights Colored Cardstock Classic Assortment 6-Colors 65 lb./176 gsm 8.5 x 11 126 Sheets AcidFree LigninFree Perfect for School Office & DIY (92065)**Astrobrights**$13.34**27 rev4mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GNDYR3TW) [![Premium Astrobrights White Cardstock 8.5 x 11 110 lb. Index 94 Brightness 235 Sheets - More Sheets Heavyweight Astro White Card Stock for Invitations Business Cards Crafts and Printing](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41XmryaJB6L.jpg)**Premium Astrobrights White Cardstock 8.5 x 11 110 lb. Index 94 Brightness 235 Sheets - More Sheets Heavyweight Astro White Card Stock for Invitations Business Cards Crafts and Printing**Astrobrights**$11.12**137 rev8mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FWRYP3CC) [![40 Sheets Bright Colored Cardstock - 8.5 x 11 Letter Size Card Stock 180GSM/65LB Printer Paper for Card Making DIY Crafts Christmas UAP12MX40](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41qHoMLRweL.jpg)**40 Sheets Bright Colored Cardstock - 8.5 x 11 Letter Size Card Stock 180GSM/65LB Printer Paper for Card Making DIY Crafts Christmas UAP12MX40**Uncle Paul**$7.08**253 rev9mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FS5TR7D7) [![Colored Cardstock 8.5 in x 11 in 56 Sheet Fluorescent Neon Index Paper 250 GSM/90 LB HeavyWeight Card Stock Set of 7 Colors for Cutting DIY Art Craft](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41XvJr6R+CL.jpg)**Colored Cardstock 8.5 in x 11 in 56 Sheet Fluorescent Neon Index Paper 250 GSM/90 LB HeavyWeight Card Stock Set of 7 Colors for Cutting DIY Art Craft**Magecubiku**$22.14**43 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9YFTPC1)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![Astrobrights Colored Cardstock Classic Assortment 6-Colors 65 lb./176 gsm 8.5 x 11 126 Sheets AcidFree LigninFree Perfect for School Office & DIY (92065)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41IWnnuMUKL.jpg)**Astrobrights Colored Cardstock Classic Assortment 6-Colors 65 lb./176 gsm 8.5 x 11 126 Sheets AcidFree LigninFree Perfect for School Office & DIY (92065)**Astrobrights**$13.34**4.9★**▲ 252%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GNDYR3TW) [![Astrobrights Mega Collection Colored Cardstock Unicorn Assortment Expanded 6Colors 324 Sheets 65 lb/176 gsm 8.5 x 11 - MORE COLORS MORE SHEETS! (92060)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SnJokyzIL.jpg)**Astrobrights Mega Collection Colored Cardstock Unicorn Assortment Expanded 6Colors 324 Sheets 65 lb/176 gsm 8.5 x 11 - MORE COLORS MORE SHEETS! (92060)**Astrobrights**$26.37**4.8★**▲ 234%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GND6KBW6) [![Premium Astrobrights White Cardstock 8.5 x 11 110 lb. Index 94 Brightness 235 Sheets - More Sheets Heavyweight Astro White Card Stock for Invitations Business Cards Crafts and Printing](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41XmryaJB6L.jpg)**Premium Astrobrights White Cardstock 8.5 x 11 110 lb. Index 94 Brightness 235 Sheets - More Sheets Heavyweight Astro White Card Stock for Invitations Business Cards Crafts and Printing**Astrobrights**$11.12**4.4★**▲ 192%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FWRYP3CC) [![40 Sheets Bright Colored Cardstock - 8.5 x 11 Letter Size Card Stock 180GSM/65LB Printer Paper for Card Making DIY Crafts Christmas UAP12MX40](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41qHoMLRweL.jpg)**40 Sheets Bright Colored Cardstock - 8.5 x 11 Letter Size Card Stock 180GSM/65LB Printer Paper for Card Making DIY Crafts Christmas UAP12MX40**Uncle Paul**$7.08**4.6★**▲ 182%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FS5TR7D7) [![Colored Cardstock 8.5 in x 11 in 56 Sheet Fluorescent Neon Index Paper 250 GSM/90 LB HeavyWeight Card Stock Set of 7 Colors for Cutting DIY Art Craft](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41XvJr6R+CL.jpg)**Colored Cardstock 8.5 in x 11 in 56 Sheet Fluorescent Neon Index Paper 250 GSM/90 LB HeavyWeight Card Stock Set of 7 Colors for Cutting DIY Art Craft**Magecubiku**$22.14**4.6★**▲ 86%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9YFTPC1)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 79 weeks — +27.6% search growth over the last 90 days.

5K3KSpike '25Prime Day '25Black Friday '25Holiday '25Spike '26 seasonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun

Peak months: May, Nov · busiest ÷ quietest = 5.2×

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Color**22%

*“Colors are vibrant”*

**Paper Quality**14%

*“sturdy paper”*

**Quality-Overall**13%

*“the quality is consistent”*

**Value For Money**10%

*“Good Value”*

**Thickness**6%

*“Nice thickness”*

**Print Quality**5%

*“the print quality was excellent for what I was looking for”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%

*“just what I needed”*

**Paper Brightness**4%

*“its still great paper”*

**Ease Of Use**3%

*“easy to use”*

**Strength**2%

*“it's sturdy”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Thickness**15%

*“it does not seem to be as thick as labeled to be”*

**Paper Quality**15%

*“A bit costly for paper”*

**Color**12%

*“Not white”*

**Strength**6%

*“Very flimsy”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%

*“Product not exactly at listed”*

**Value For Money**3%

*“While this cardstock is a little more expensive than others”*

**Weight Heavy**2%

*“Cannot be the weight as advertised”*

**Paper Brightness**2%

*“Great paper though not bright white”*

**Ease Of Cleaning**2%

*“the carboard was dirty”*

**Size-Overall**2%

*“its a little shorter”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Color**21%

**Paper Quality**18%

**Value For Money**13%

**Size-Overall**6%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%

**Thin**5%

**Thickness**4%

**Paper Brightness**3%

**Paper Compatibility**2%

**Weight Heavy**2%