Packz vs Rips by Triumph: buyback, payouts and shipping compared
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Both are US-only and exclude Nevada, both show odds before you buy, and both pay out to PayPal, Venmo or a bank. Rips by Triumph publishes a 100% buyback locked for 7 days. Packz buys back on fair market value without a published percentage and auto-sells after 72 hours, but publishes faster withdrawal times and ships within 3 business days.
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| Fact | Packz | Rips by Triumph |
|---|---|---|
| Verified facts | 8/8 | 6/8 |
| Company behind it | Packz, Inc. Official | Triumph TCG, LLC d/b/a āRips by Triumphā, an affiliate of Triumph Labs, Inc. (San Francisco). Official |
| What you actually get | Each pack contains one card, which you can sell back, ship, or keep in your collection for up to 72 hours. The app says packs can hold cards worth $25,000+. Official | A retail app selling real, physical trading cards in packs at a fixed price shown before purchase. Every pack has at least one real card; cards are raw unless identified as graded. Official |
| Pack prices | Packs shown from $5 to $1,000 ($5, $10, $25, $50, $100, $250, $500, $1,000). Official | Pack prices are shown in the app before purchase but not in Triumphās docs. Third-party reviews report packs from $1. Reported |
| Buyback / sell-back terms | Packz buys cards back based on fair market value (no percentage published). Cards left in your collection for 72 hours are sold back automatically. Its Terms call this a āReturnā that Packz can change or withdraw before you accept. Official | ā100% Buyback Guaranteeā: Rips will buy back any card at the fair market value (FMV) in effect when you bought it, for at least 7 days. After 7 days Triumph may sell the card automatically at that locked FMV. FMV comes from Triumphās proprietary system and āmay not match published market valuesā. Some promotional cards have no buyback value. Official |
| How you get money out | Withdrawals through Coinflow: PayPal, Venmo or Real-Time Payments in 30ā60 minutes, same-day ACH in 1 business day, standard ACH in 2ā3 business days, push-to-card in 1ā2 days, once approved. Not every part of your balance is immediately withdrawable. Official | Withdraw to a debit card, bank account and, where available, PayPal or Venmo. $6 minimum. Only money from selling cards can be withdrawn: deposits canāt. Identity verification required. Instant withdrawals (about 10 minutes) carry a fee shown before you confirm; bank transfers take 1 to 3 business days. Official |
| Shipping cost & time | Orders are typically processed and shipped within 3 business days of a confirmed request; delivery time depends on the courier. Cost not published. Official | Official: US only, each card ships separately (no combined shipping), you pay shipping and tracking, and identity verification is required first. The cost isnāt published; reviews report about $5 per card. Reported |
| Odds disclosure | Each pack page lists the possible outcomes and their approximate chances before you buy. Official | Before purchase the app shows each tierās probability and dollar value range. Percentages arenāt published outside the app. Official |
| Who can use it (age, states) | 18+ (or the age of majority, if higher). United States only, and not available in Nevada. Eligibility is based on where you physically are when you use the app. Official | 18+. Available throughout the United States except Nevada. 50/50 packs are restricted in Illinois, Utah and North Carolina. Official |
| US states | United States only; not available in Nevada. Eligibility depends on your physical location at the time. Official | Available throughout the United States except Nevada. 50/50 packs are restricted in Illinois, Utah and North Carolina. Official |
š Buyback
Rips by Triumph: 100% of its locked fair market value for at least 7 days. Packz: based on fair market value with no published percentage, and cards are sold back automatically after 72 hours.
š¦ Getting money out
Packz publishes withdrawal times: PayPal, Venmo and Real-Time Payments in 30 to 60 minutes once approved. Rips offers instant withdrawals in about ten minutes for a fee, or free bank transfers in 1 to 3 business days, with a $6 minimum.
š¦ Shipping
Packz ships within 3 business days of a confirmed request. Rips ships each card separately and doesnāt publish a delivery time.
šÆ Which should you pick?
Choose Packz if
- You want a published shipping time
- You want the new-user āSweat-Freeā first-pack offer
Choose Rips by Triumph if
- You want a published 100% buyback
- You want a full week to decide
- You want the bigger track record (264,000+ App Store ratings)
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ā FAQ
Which has the better buyback, Packz or Rips by Triumph?
Rips by Triumph: 100% of its locked fair market value for at least 7 days. Packz: based on fair market value with no published percentage, and cards are sold back automatically after 72 hours.
Which makes it easier to get money out?
Packz publishes withdrawal times: PayPal, Venmo and Real-Time Payments in 30 to 60 minutes once approved. Rips offers instant withdrawals in about ten minutes for a fee, or free bank transfers in 1 to 3 business days, with a $6 minimum.
Which ships faster or cheaper?
Packz ships within 3 business days of a confirmed request. Rips ships each card separately and doesnāt publish a delivery time.
Are Packz and Rips by Triumph available in my state?
Packz: United States only; not available in Nevada. Eligibility depends on your physical location at the time. Rips by Triumph: Available throughout the United States except Nevada. 50/50 packs are restricted in Illinois, Utah and North Carolina. See availability by state.
Sources
- Packz Terms of Use (official)
- App Store: Packz (official)
- Packz Help: What can I do with my card once itās revealed? (official)
- Packz homepage (official)
- Packz Help: Withdrawal methods and times (official)
- Packz Help: How long does shipping take? (official)
- Packz Help: How much will the card in my pack be worth? (official)
- Rips by Triumph Terms of Use (official)
- Triumph FAQ: regulatory and legal (official)
- Lines.com: Rips by Triumph review (third party)
- Rips by Triumph FAQ (TCG) (official)
- PullGuide: Triumph Rips review (third party)
- Triumph Help: Rips state restrictions (official)

