CatchBack vs Courtyard
Courtyard and CatchBack both sell digital packs backed by real graded slabs in a vault. CatchBack's buyback never expires and pays in cash, its packs start at $1, and US shipping is free on requests of $50 or more.
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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+ |
| Courtyard | 90% of Courtyard's own FMV estimate | 7 days | USDC | $10 | Charged at cost |
Where CatchBack comes out ahead of Courtyard
- A buyback that never expires: CatchBack's offer stands for as long as you hold the card (90% within 5 minutes of the pull, 80% after). Courtyard's offer must be accepted within 7 days.
- Paid in cash: CatchBack's buyback goes to your balance and withdraws to your bank. Courtyard pays its buyback in USDC on Polygon.
- Lower entry price: CatchBack packs start at $1; Courtyard's cheapest Pokémon pack is $10.
- Free US shipping: CatchBack ships free on requests of $50 or more; Courtyard charges shipping at cost.
- 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 Courtyard 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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