Head to head · checked November 2026

Courtyard vs GameStop Power Packs.

Two pack ripping platforms, one table. Every figure comes from the platform's own listing or published reporting.

CourtyardDigital Vending Machines selling graded collectibles, with free vaulting and zero seller fees.

GameStop Power PacksPSA-graded cards held in the PSA Vault, across eight pack levels from a $25 Starter to a $5,000 Neutronium.

Cheaper entry pack

Courtyard

Courtyard packs start at $15, against $25 on GameStop Power Packs.

Bigger stated top pull

Courtyard

Courtyard states a top pull of $94,000, against $800 on GameStop Power Packs.

No blockchain

GameStop Power Packs

GameStop Power Packs runs without a blockchain; Courtyard records items on Polygon.

	Courtyard	GameStop Power Packs
Packs from	$15	$25
Max pull (stated)	$94,000	$800
Buyback	90% FMV	90% FMV less 6% fee
Paid as	Account balance	Cash (bank withdrawal)
Odds before you buy	Yes	Yes, refreshed every 5 min
Storage	Free, insured	PSA Vault, insured
Shipping	Yes, redeem anytime	$1.99 + $5.99 per card
Blockchain	Polygon	No
Available on	Web, iOS and Android	Web, iOS and Android
What you can rip	Pokémon, One Piece, Magic, sports cards, CGC comics, watches, sneakers	Pokémon, Pokémon PSA 10s, One Piece, baseball, football, basketball
Grading	PSA, BGS and CGC slabs	PSA
Operator	Courtyard.io (YC W22)	GameStop, with PSA

"Not stated" means we couldn't find a published figure. Terms change; confirm on each platform before you buy.

Courtyard guide GameStop Power Packs guide

Questions

Is Courtyard or GameStop Power Packs better?

It depends on what you want. Courtyard packs start at $15, against $25 on GameStop Power Packs. Courtyard states a top pull of $94,000, against $800 on GameStop Power Packs. GameStop Power Packs runs without a blockchain; Courtyard records items on Polygon. Check the full table above for odds, storage and shipping.

Which has the better buyback, Courtyard or GameStop Power Packs?

Courtyard: 90% FMV. GameStop Power Packs: 90% FMV less 6% fee. Buyback rates are quoted against each platform’s own fair market value.

Which is cheaper, Courtyard or GameStop Power Packs?

Courtyard packs start at $15; GameStop Power Packs packs start at $25.

Do Courtyard and GameStop Power Packs use a blockchain?

Courtyard: yes, it records items on Polygon. GameStop Power Packs: no. Some onchain platforms still take card payments and manage the wallet for you.