Is Courtyard legit?
Courtyard is a real, operating platform that meets all 7 public checks below. "Legit" doesn't mean profitable: the platform sets the prices, the card values and the buyback terms.
What we checked
- ✓Named operator
Operated by Courtyard.io (YC W22).
- ✓Odds shown before you buy
Odds are shown before you buy.
- ✓Physical items in a vault
Storage: Free, insured.
- ✓You can ship your pull
Shipping: Yes, redeem anytime.
- ✓Published buyback rate
Buyback: 90% FMV.
- ✓Graded items
Grading: PSA, BGS and CGC slabs.
- ✓Available on major app stores
Available on: Web, iOS and Android.
What nobody outside can check
Whether the vault holds every card it claims, whether the company can pay every balance, and how the odds engine works internally. Check cert numbers on your pulls, start small, and withdraw winnings rather than leaving large balances on any platform.
Sources
- Card Shop Finder: Courtyard review→
- FinTech Global: Courtyard $30M Series A→
- TheLines: how Courtyard works→
- DraftKings Network: Courtyard Pokémon tiers→
Updated November 2026
Questions
Is Courtyard legit?
Courtyard is a real, operating platform that meets all 7 public checks below. "Legit" doesn't mean profitable: the platform sets the prices, the card values and the buyback terms.
Is Courtyard safe?
We can verify what Courtyard publishes: named operator, odds shown before you buy, physical items in a vault, you can ship your pull, published buyback rate, graded items and available on major app stores. We can't audit its vault or finances; nobody outside the company can.
Does Courtyard actually send the cards?
Shipping: Yes, redeem anytime. Grading: PSA, BGS and CGC slabs.
Can you cash out on Courtyard?
Buyback: 90% FMV. Paid as: Account balance.
Rip responsibly
Pulls are random and a card can be worth far less than the pack. Set a budget before you start and stick to it.
Most apps offer spending limits and self-exclusion in settings. Free, confidential support: 1-800-GAMBLER.