Head to head · checked November 2026

Courtyard vs Packz.

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.

PackzTiered sports and Pokémon packs from $25 to $2,500, each with one graded slab.

Cheaper entry pack

Packz

Packz packs start at $5, against $15 on Courtyard.

Bigger stated top pull

Courtyard

Courtyard states a top pull of $94,000, against $25,000 on Packz.

No blockchain

Packz

Packz runs without a blockchain; Courtyard records items on Polygon.

	Courtyard	Packz
Packs from	$15	$5
Max pull (stated)	$94,000	$25,000
Buyback	90% FMV	90%
Paid as	Account balance	Cash out
Odds before you buy	Yes	Yes
Storage	Free, insured	Yes
Shipping	Yes, redeem anytime	Yes
Blockchain	Polygon	No
Available on	Web, iOS and Android	Web and iOS
What you can rip	Pokémon, One Piece, Magic, sports cards, CGC comics, watches, sneakers	NFL, NBA, MLB and Pokémon
Grading	PSA, BGS and CGC slabs	PSA, BGS, SGC and CGC
Operator	Courtyard.io (YC W22)	Packz, Inc. (New York)

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

Courtyard guide Packz guide

Questions

Is Courtyard or Packz better?

It depends on what you want. Packz packs start at $5, against $15 on Courtyard. Courtyard states a top pull of $94,000, against $25,000 on Packz. Packz 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 Packz?

Courtyard: 90% FMV. Packz: 90%. Buyback rates are quoted against each platform’s own fair market value.

Which is cheaper, Courtyard or Packz?

Courtyard packs start at $15; Packz packs start at $5.

Do Courtyard and Packz use a blockchain?

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