Rare Uptrip cards have a double appeal: for collectors, they’re a highlight, and for users who want to complete Uptrip collections, they’re a valuable bargaining chip. As soon as a new collection is released, demand for certain cards skyrockets – and with a rare card in hand, you can often negotiate an especially good trade.
Temporarily hard to get or truly rare?
Not every card that is hard to get at the moment is truly rare. Some are only temporarily sold out because they are in high demand for a current collection. A good example from recent times is the Eurowings card or the New York card.
Truly rare Uptrip cards, on the other hand, exist because they were issued in smaller numbers from the very beginning or because they are no longer, or only under special circumstances, available.
Categories of rare uptrip cards
Rare Uptrip cards can roughly be grouped as follows:
- 🏙️ City cards for rare destinations – Places that are rarely served or only reachable seasonally.
- 🛬 City cards from destinations no longer or only recently served – Historic or new destinations with collector value.
- 🌍 City cards from destinations never served by the LH Group – Released as part of special promotions.
- ✈️ Aircraft cards of rare models – Planes that have been retired or are rarely in service.
- 🔄 Aircraft cards from wet leases – Aircraft temporarily operated for Lufthansa.
- ⚠️ Faulty aircraft cards – Cards created through incomplete allocation.
- 🎉 Special limited-edition cards – Unique or very rare cards for events and promotions.
While some Lufthansa fans only focus on cards tied to Lufthansa Group destinations, other collectors are interested in anything that carries rarity value. In the second part of this article, we’ll showcase some concrete examples of rare Uptrip cards.
Strategies to get rare cards
1. Actively monitor the marketplace
Regularly scanning the marketplace takes time but can pay off – especially right after new collections are launched. Experience shows that rare cards often appear then, as users rush to get the cards they need for the collection. The first few hours after Miles & More releases new collections are particularly promising.
2. Place your own offers
Those who consistently put up trade offers increase their chances of eventually picking up rare cards. Attractive offers are key: nobody will give away their rarities for just a standard card.
Tip: Offer concrete trades – for example, one of your own rare duplicates in exchange for an equivalent rare card. Sweeten your offer with a second, less rare card (a 2-for-1 trade). This increases the appeal of your offer compared to others, especially when rare cards are openly listed.
Note: Don’t overdo it. Too many offers can look like spam and discourage other Uptrip marketplace users.
3. Search NFT marketplaces
From time to time, rare Uptrip cards also pop up on platforms like OpenSea or Rarible. However, you’ll need a wallet connected to NFT marketplaces. You can find a step-by-step guide to your first Uptrip NFT card on the official Uptrip help page.
4. Contact users directly
Some collectors provide contact details in their profile. In addition, there are forums and Facebook groups where you can specifically look for trading partners.
5. Use the Scantofly.de Uptrip Trading Platform
Not all cards can be found via the in-app search. Particularly rare ones often don’t show up there at all. The free Uptrip trading platform from Scantofly.de is a valuable supplement and makes targeted searching much easier.
Conclusion
Rare Uptrip cards are not only a highlight for collectors but also strategically valuable for trading. Those who understand which cards are truly rare and which are only temporarily sold out can collect more effectively – and by applying clever strategies, significantly increase their chances of securing real rarities. In the second part of our article on rare Uptrip cards, we’ll present examples of cards from each of the categories listed above.
