Fundamental Problems in the Collectibles Market
| Problem | CatchBack Solution |
|---|---|
| Marketplace Fees eBay charges 13-15% fees, destroying profit margins on high-value cards | Zero Add-On Fees Complete elimination of listing, final value, and payment processing fees |
| Liquidity Crisis No guaranteed way to convert cards to cash at fair prices, unreliable buyers | Guaranteed Buybacks Instant liquidity at 80-90% market value with CatchCoins conversion |
| Pack Transparency Mystery pack sites hide contents, show only grails, filled with unwanted floors | Transparent Packs Pick your own cards, set odds, complete visibility into all possible outcomes |
| Idle Collections Valuable collections sitting stagnant with no way to generate additional returns | Card-Backed Loans Borrow against cards or earn interest funding other collectors’ loans |
| Storage & Security Collectors lack professional storage, insurance, and security for valuable cards | Professional Vaulting Climate-controlled, insured storage with authentication and shipping services |
Our Founding Story
Like many collectors, we’re passionate about chase cards—those rare, high-value gems that make collecting exciting. But we experienced firsthand the frustrations that every collector knows too well.“I pulled a $2,000 Charizard and spent 3 months trying to sell it. Between eBay fees, flaky buyers, and lowball dealer offers, I barely got $1,400. This sucks.” — CatchBack Co-FounderThis moment crystallized everything wrong with the current system. Collectors shouldn’t have to choose between keeping their cards forever or losing massive value when they need liquidity.
Our Core Values
Transparency First
Complete visibility in all processes—from pack contents to pricing algorithms to market data sources.
Collector Empowerment
Giving collectors control over their experience, from pack customization to risk level selection.
Innovation Through Technology
Using cutting-edge algorithms, blockchain verification, and real-time market data to solve decades-old problems.
Fair Market Economics
Pricing based on real market data from 12+ sources, not arbitrary dealer margins or hidden markups.
Community-Centric
Building features that benefit the entire collecting community, not just platform profits.
Beyond Traditional Collecting
We didn’t just solve one problem—we reimagined the entire collectibles ecosystem:Liquid Investments
Your cards become dynamic assets that can be converted to cash instantly, eliminating the traditional illiquidity problem.
Transparent Gaming
Pack opening becomes a personalized experience where you control every part of the pack opening.
Financial Utility
Collections become productive assets through lending protocols and yield generation opportunities.
Professional Infrastructure
Enterprise-grade storage, authentication, and security typically reserved for institutional investors.
Our Vision
We envision a world where:- Every collectible has guaranteed liquidity at fair market rates
- Pack openings are transparent and verifiable, not mystery scams
- Collections generate ongoing returns through lending and staking
- Professional infrastructure makes collecting a legitimate investment class
- Zero fees eliminate friction from trading and market-making
The Impact We’re Making
Since launching CatchBack, we’ve fundamentally changed how collectors think about their investments:- Eliminated liquidity anxiety with guaranteed buyback protection
- Restored trust in pack opening through complete transparency
- Created new income streams via card-backed lending protocols
- Removed marketplace friction with zero-fee trading
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Whether you’re frustrated with the current system or excited about the future of collecting, we invite you to experience the CatchBack difference.Start Collecting
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