kittysnugs

No problem, happy to help

Okay, I'm new to this forum and all things NeoCodex, however this is something I happen to be somewhat well-versed on, as I own (from your list) a Spyder Web Staff, Neoquest Wizard Wand, Attack of the Revenge Background, MME2-B1: Gold and Maractite Fish Shield, Hot Air Balloon Background, Paper Lantern Staff, Eliv Thade Make-Up Kit, Gingerbread Wings x3, Thespian Background x2, Geraptiku Background x3, Phantom of the Background, Smugglers Cove Background, and Flower Wings. That's not including the other 4,000+ items in my closet.

I've been doing this for awhile, and I've spent a pretty penny (I'll be closing in on 5 digits pretty soon, and I'm considered a modest spender) on NC. I've also been trading NC since day 1, and I am well aware of the values of about 85% of all NC items - but on the famous, very expensive ones you listed, I - as any other dedicated maller would repeat - have them committed to memory.

So, OP, when you posted this:

"Here is a small collection of some of the most valuable items that have been released from the NC mall, the prices are in USD worth of NC that neopets users are willing to trade for them, for example, a capsule costs 250nc, and if a rare item is worth 20 caps that is 5000nc, which is the equivilent of $50."

I was a bit confused. You see, you seem to have it right here as far as the 1 Cap = 250NC ---> 250NC = $2.50 ---> 20 Caps = 5000NC = $50 part. However, claiming that the prices you have in USD are the correct dollar amounts for the items listed are more than a little bit off =P

For example, the Shenkuu River Rush Winged Talisman trades at about a 5-600 cap value, which would make it $1,250USD at the low end. Not sure where you got the $250 figure. Another two examples are the Spyder Wand Staff and Neoquest Wizard Wand, which are worth 130 & 120 caps respectively. Though as someone who traded for them, after saving up and trading for rare items for more than two years then spending even longer trying to track down a trader (these items are RARE), I can assure you the Staff was $325 & the Wand was $300, as their cap values dictated (those two items in particular are arguably the two most sought after super rare items in NC, and their values are set in stone).

For a lot of the other items, you seem to have simply mixed up "cap value" with dollar value, as for example the Spyder Wand Staff and Neoquest Wizard Wand are worth 130 & 120 caps respectively. Though as someone who traded for them, after saving up and trading for rare items for more than two years then spending even longer trying to track down a trader (these items are RARE), I can assure you the Staff was $325 & the Wand was $300.

The true values of the items you listed, in order, should go like this:

Mini-Monster: 110 Caps - $275
Easter Negg Smiley Snack: 300+ Caps - $750
Attack of the Revenge BG: 75-80 Caps - $187.50 @ 75 Caps, $200 @ 80 Caps
Appetising Caramel Apple: 45-50 Caps - $112.50 @ 45 Caps, $125 @ 50 Caps (was re-released in a capsule, used to be worth 85+ Caps)
Balthazar's Bag of Bottled Faeries: 75 Caps - $187.50
MME2-B1: Gold and Maractite Fish Shield: 55-60 Caps - $137.50 @ 55 Caps
NC Mall Birthday Goodie Bag: 100 Caps - $250
GULP... Underwater Reef Background: 40 Caps - $100
Hot Air Balloon Adventure Background: 35 Caps - $87.50
Paper Lantern Staff: 35 Caps - $87.50
Eliv Thade Make-Up Kit: 15 Caps - $37.50 (was re-released in a capsule, used to be worth 35+ Caps)
Ice Cream Cone String Lights: 20 Caps - $50
Gingerbread Wings: 25 Caps - $62.50 (was re-released in a capsule, used to be worth 45+ Caps)
Thespian Background: 25 Caps - $62.50
Geraptiku Background: 25 Caps - $62.50
Phantom of the Background: 25 Caps - $62.50
Sewing Room Background: 30 Caps - $75
Tasty Bakery Background: 25 Caps - $62.50
Smuggler's Cove Background: 25 Caps - $62.50
MME3-B1: Magma Pool Background: 15 Caps - $37.50 (not as popular)
MME4-B1: Sparkling Snow Background: 40 Caps - $100 (only for the season, will drop back down to 25 Caps after winter)
Flickering Flame String Lights: 25 Caps - $62.50
Shimmering Ring of Generosity: 15 Caps - $37.50
Flower Wings: 25-30 Caps - $62.50 @ 25 Caps, $75 @ 30 Caps (was re-released in a capsule, used to be worth 80+ Caps)
So while a few may fall in range of what you posted, most...well yeah =P Sorry if any of this sounded condescending in any way, that wasn't my intent at all, just trying to inform & perhaps help future guide readers ^^