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# **metallic cardstock**

**Skip it**

A small market ($75K/yr) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 19Growth 30Conversion 47Competition 63Returns 64Price range 69Avg price 63Brand share 41Review moat 82Quality gap 28

**Review moat**

**Great****354.3**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Price range**

**Good****$6.70–$33.54**

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

**Returns**

**Good****2.5%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Competition**

**Good****47%**

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

**Avg price**

**Good****$13.55**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Conversion**

**Okay****3.7%**

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

**Brand share**

**Okay****80%**

top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand

**Growth**

**Okay****+3.7%**

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

**Quality gap**

**Okay****4.6★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Market size**

**Bad****$75K**

$75K/yr · 149K searches

## **Competition**

The top 5 products take 47% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

**Brands**

**15 **▼falling

**Sellers**

**35**

**Top-5 brand share**

**80%**

**Open market**

**16%**

- Nitelemn45% - Oleitodh15% - Yezinie11% - Hygloss6% - Erilano4% - Bazyrock4% - Open — no brand owns it (9 brands, 16%)

## **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%5%$4K10%$8K15%$11K20%$15K1101001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

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

All 30 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![30 Pack Metallic Glitter Cardstock Paper Sheets 8 x 12 Color 250gsm/92lb](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4140Q7JYT1L.jpg)**30 Pack Metallic Glitter Cardstock Paper Sheets 8 x 12 Color 250gsm/92lb**Nitelemn**$9.96**4.8★446 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2KQR949) [2![30 Pack Metallic Cardstock Paper Sheets 250gsm/92lb 68inch](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/516DwF4dDbL.jpg)**30 Pack Metallic Cardstock Paper Sheets 250gsm/92lb 68inch**Nitelemn**$6.71**4.7★171 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPZSP7KK) [3![108 Pack Metallic Cardstock Paper Sheets 8 x 12 Color Foil Mirror Shimmering Paper 250gsm/92lb For Arts and Crafts Decorative Weddings & Birthdays Invitations Scrapbook Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41gklD9gP6L.jpg)**108 Pack Metallic Cardstock Paper Sheets 8 x 12 Color Foil Mirror Shimmering Paper 250gsm/92lb For Arts and Crafts Decorative Weddings & Birthdays Invitations Scrapbook Supplies**Nitelemn**$20.08**4.5★69 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F8QCWQBK) [4![60 Sheets Metallic Foil Paper 8.5 x 11 Foil Mirror Paper 15 Colors 120gsm/32lb for Crafting Invitations Decorations Scrapbook Supplies (Metallic 8.5 x 11)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41EOdz5CexL.jpg)**60 Sheets Metallic Foil Paper 8.5 x 11 Foil Mirror Paper 15 Colors 120gsm/32lb for Crafting Invitations Decorations Scrapbook Supplies (Metallic 8.5 x 11)**Yezinie**$9.89**4.4★47 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNBT3TMY) [5![200 Sheets Metallic Mixed Cardstock Paper Bulk 20 Colors Foil Board Paper 8.5 x 11 Mirror Finish Surface Assorted Mixed Glitter Paper 250gsm for Crafting Card Making Invitations Decorations](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51cjvqbSOYL.jpg)**200 Sheets Metallic Mixed Cardstock Paper Bulk 20 Colors Foil Board Paper 8.5 x 11 Mirror Finish Surface Assorted Mixed Glitter Paper 250gsm for Crafting Card Making Invitations Decorations**Oleitodh**$26.07**4.7★354 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSBB8LBG)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![ZEAYEA 100 Sheets Metallic Cardstock Paper 12 x 12 250 GSM Reflective Shimmer Cardstock 10 Color Mirror Finish Paper Foil Board for Crafting Invitation Decoration Card Making DIY Projects](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41qB5sC+ufL.jpg)**ZEAYEA 100 Sheets Metallic Cardstock Paper 12 x 12 250 GSM Reflective Shimmer Cardstock 10 Color Mirror Finish Paper Foil Board for Crafting Invitation Decoration Card Making DIY Projects**ZEAYEA**$23.85**3 rev4mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GPWTFZVH) [![30 Sheets Mixed Colors Mirror Cardstock Paper - 15 Patterns 250gsm/92lb Metallic Reflective Paper for Crafts 8.5x11 Inch Foil Cardstock for DIY Projects Birthday Party Decoration PAP20MX30](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51JsJSS8-YL.jpg)**30 Sheets Mixed Colors Mirror Cardstock Paper - 15 Patterns 250gsm/92lb Metallic Reflective Paper for Crafts 8.5x11 Inch Foil Cardstock for DIY Projects Birthday Party Decoration PAP20MX30**PENPRIS**$8.89**93 rev5mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJ2YTY99) [![20 Sheets Metallic Glitter Cardstock Paper 8 x 12 Color Shimmer Craft Paper 250gsm Foil Mirror Sheets for DIY Arts & Crafts Scrapbooking Card Making & Party Invitations (Classic)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51bBB0OoRfL.jpg)**20 Sheets Metallic Glitter Cardstock Paper 8 x 12 Color Shimmer Craft Paper 250gsm Foil Mirror Sheets for DIY Arts & Crafts Scrapbooking Card Making & Party Invitations (Classic)**Varpotle**$7.94**11 rev8mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FZSFSLSH) [![108 Pack Metallic Cardstock Paper Sheets 8 x 12 Color Foil Mirror Shimmering Paper 250gsm/92lb For Arts and Crafts Decorative Weddings & Birthdays Invitations Scrapbook Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41gklD9gP6L.jpg)**108 Pack Metallic Cardstock Paper Sheets 8 x 12 Color Foil Mirror Shimmering Paper 250gsm/92lb For Arts and Crafts Decorative Weddings & Birthdays Invitations Scrapbook Supplies**Nitelemn**$20.08**69 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F8QCWQBK) [![30 Pack Metallic Cardstock Paper Sheets 250gsm/92lb 68inch](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/516DwF4dDbL.jpg)**30 Pack Metallic Cardstock Paper Sheets 250gsm/92lb 68inch**Nitelemn**$6.71**171 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPZSP7KK)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![ZEAYEA 100 Sheets Metallic Cardstock Paper 12 x 12 250 GSM Reflective Shimmer Cardstock 10 Color Mirror Finish Paper Foil Board for Crafting Invitation Decoration Card Making DIY Projects](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41qB5sC+ufL.jpg)**ZEAYEA 100 Sheets Metallic Cardstock Paper 12 x 12 250 GSM Reflective Shimmer Cardstock 10 Color Mirror Finish Paper Foil Board for Crafting Invitation Decoration Card Making DIY Projects**ZEAYEA**$23.85**4.6★**▲ 256%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GPWTFZVH) [![30 Sheets Mixed Colors Mirror Cardstock Paper - 15 Patterns 250gsm/92lb Metallic Reflective Paper for Crafts 8.5x11 Inch Foil Cardstock for DIY Projects Birthday Party Decoration PAP20MX30](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51JsJSS8-YL.jpg)**30 Sheets Mixed Colors Mirror Cardstock Paper - 15 Patterns 250gsm/92lb Metallic Reflective Paper for Crafts 8.5x11 Inch Foil Cardstock for DIY Projects Birthday Party Decoration PAP20MX30**PENPRIS**$8.89**4.5★**▲ 165%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJ2YTY99) [![200 Sheets Metallic Mixed Cardstock Paper Bulk 20 Colors Foil Board Paper 8.5 x 11 Mirror Finish Surface Assorted Mixed Glitter Paper 250gsm for Crafting Card Making Invitations Decorations](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51cjvqbSOYL.jpg)**200 Sheets Metallic Mixed Cardstock Paper Bulk 20 Colors Foil Board Paper 8.5 x 11 Mirror Finish Surface Assorted Mixed Glitter Paper 250gsm for Crafting Card Making Invitations Decorations**Oleitodh**$26.07**4.7★**▲ 156%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSBB8LBG) [![60 Sheets Metallic Foil Paper 8.5 x 11 Foil Mirror Paper 15 Colors 120gsm/32lb for Crafting Invitations Decorations Scrapbook Supplies (Metallic 8.5 x 11)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41EOdz5CexL.jpg)**60 Sheets Metallic Foil Paper 8.5 x 11 Foil Mirror Paper 15 Colors 120gsm/32lb for Crafting Invitations Decorations Scrapbook Supplies (Metallic 8.5 x 11)**Yezinie**$9.89**4.4★**▲ 106%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNBT3TMY) [![100 Sheets Metallic Mixed Cardstock Paper Bulk 20 Colors Foil Board Paper 8.5 x 11 Mirror Finish Surface Assorted Mixed Glitter Paper 250gsm for Crafting Card Making Invitations Decorations](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/514C3QfzhfL.jpg)**100 Sheets Metallic Mixed Cardstock Paper Bulk 20 Colors Foil Board Paper 8.5 x 11 Mirror Finish Surface Assorted Mixed Glitter Paper 250gsm for Crafting Card Making Invitations Decorations**Oleitodh**$22.70**4.6★**▲ 101%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZ3GJYCG)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +3.7% search growth over the last 90 days.

4K3KHoliday '24Spike '25Black Friday '25Holiday '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

Peak months: Nov · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.7×

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Color**20%

*“The colors are amazing”*

**Paper Quality**17%

*“Beautiful paper”*

**Quality-Overall**13%

*“Amazing Quality”*

**Value For Money**5%

*“Great for the price”*

**Cutting/Trimming**4%

*“good for die cutting”*

**Thickness**4%

*“the cardstock was sooo thick”*

**Paper Brightness**3%

*“Beautiful paper”*

**Efficiency**3%

*“Works well”*

**Ease Of Use**3%

*“Easy to use”*

**Weight Heavy**2%

*“Love the heavy weight cardstock”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Paper Quality**14%

*“Silver paper is all scratched”*

**Thickness**13%

*“Not very thick”*

**Color**7%

*“then looks like a very faint water color picture after it dries hours later”*

**Adhesion/Stickiness**6%

*“The adhesive sheets peel pretty easily”*

**Paper Compatibility**5%

*“it does NOT work on inkjet printers”*

**Weight Heavy**5%

*“Very heavy”*

**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**4%

*“Didn't come with directions”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%

*“picture doesnt show that nor does the item summary state that”*

**Double-Sided Printing**3%

*“Printers can not print on pretty side”*

**Paper Brightness**3%

*“Even after putting the paper in a press for days it's still curling”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Paper Quality**14%

**Size-Overall**13%

**Color**11%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**10%

**Value For Money**6%

**Thin**5%

**Brightness/Shine/Glow**3%

**Material Quality**3%

**Thickness**3%

**Quality-Overall**3%