CatchBack vs Arena Club
Arena Club and CatchBack both sell packs of real graded slabs with a buyback. CatchBack's buyback needs no add-on, resale costs a flat $1, and US shipping is free on requests of $50 or more.
Last updated by the CatchBack team
At a glance
| Site | Buyback | How long the offer lasts | Buyback paid in | Cheapest pack | US shipping |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CatchBack | 90% of value within 5 minutes, 80% after | Never expires | Cash, withdrawable to your bank | $1 | Free on requests of $50+ |
| Arena Club | Value minus a 10% fee | Not published | Not published | Not published | $1 per card plus shipping and insurance |
Where CatchBack comes out ahead of Arena Club
- A buyback with nothing extra to buy: CatchBack pays 90% within 5 minutes and 80% anytime after. Arena Club's offer is the card's value minus a 10% fee, and its Slab Safe protection costs a 10% premium.
- Lower resale fee: CatchBack charges a flat $1 per completed sale; Arena Club takes 10% from the seller.
- Free US shipping: CatchBack ships free on requests of $50 or more; Arena Club charges $1 per card plus shipping and insurance.
- Also on CatchBack: custom packs where you choose the cards you're chasing and set your own risk, and head-to-head pack battles.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a good Arena Club alternative?
CatchBack: real graded slabs from $1, a buyback that never expires (90% of a card's value within 5 minutes of the pull, 80% after) paid in cash you can withdraw to your bank, and free US shipping on requests of $50 or more.
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