Head to head · checked November 2026

Courtyard vs Rips by Triumph.

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.

Rips by TriumphPacks of PSA-graded cards from $1, with pack styles that change the odds.

Higher stated buyback

Rips by Triumph

Rips by Triumph states 100% FMV; Courtyard states 90% FMV.

Cheaper entry pack

Rips by Triumph

Rips by Triumph packs start at $1, against $15 on Courtyard.

Bigger stated top pull

Rips by Triumph

Rips by Triumph states a top pull of $95,502, against $94,000 on Courtyard.

No blockchain

Rips by Triumph

Rips by Triumph runs without a blockchain; Courtyard records items on Polygon.

	Courtyard	Rips by Triumph
Packs from	$15	$1
Max pull (stated)	$94,000	$95,502
Buyback	90% FMV	100% FMV
Paid as	Account balance	Cash balance
Odds before you buy	Yes	Yes, per pack style
Storage	Free, insured	Inventory; auto-sold after 7 days
Shipping	Yes, redeem anytime	Yes, fee applies
Blockchain	Polygon	No
Available on	Web, iOS and Android	iOS and Android
What you can rip	Pokémon, One Piece, Magic, sports cards, CGC comics, watches, sneakers	Pokémon (English and Japanese), One Piece, NBA, baseball and more
Grading	PSA, BGS and CGC slabs	PSA-graded cards
Operator	Courtyard.io (YC W22)	Triumph Labs, Inc.

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

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Questions

Is Courtyard or Rips by Triumph better?

It depends on what you want. Rips by Triumph states 100% FMV; Courtyard states 90% FMV. Rips by Triumph packs start at $1, against $15 on Courtyard. Rips by Triumph states a top pull of $95,502, against $94,000 on Courtyard. Rips by Triumph 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 Rips by Triumph?

Courtyard: 90% FMV. Rips by Triumph: 100% FMV. Buyback rates are quoted against each platform’s own fair market value.

Which is cheaper, Courtyard or Rips by Triumph?

Courtyard packs start at $15; Rips by Triumph packs start at $1.

Do Courtyard and Rips by Triumph use a blockchain?

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