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Is OpenThatPack legit? My experience opening packs online
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Is OpenThatPack legit? A lot of people ask. My answer is yes, and I say that from experience. I open packs there myself, and the cards I had shipped are sitting at my home. Below: how it works, what I pulled and what to watch out for.
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What is OpenThatPack?
OpenThatPack lets you open booster packs online, including Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering and One Piece. You buy a pack and open it on screen right away. The cards you pull are real: they come from OpenThatPack's inventory and land in your own vault on the site.
Then you decide per card:
- Keep and ship. Collect cards in your vault and have them shipped whenever you like.
- Sell back. Eligible cards can be sold back for site credit, which you can use to open more packs.
My experience: the cards really arrive
I have had cards shipped several times. From $100 in value, shipping is free, including to the Netherlands. According to the site, import duties and VAT are already covered. I paid nothing extra on delivery.
And the condition? Everything I have received so far was Near Mint to Mint. There are even genuine PSA 10 candidates among them; the results will follow in an update to this article.
The best part: yesterday I pulled my number 1 card there, the Charizard ex full art from the 151 set (MEW 199).
My best pulls
Besides the Charizard, these are the kind of cards I pulled. The two Pikachu ex cards from 30th Celebration belong together: one is set by day, the other at night.
What to watch out for
- It is still chance. You never know what you will pull. On average a pack is worth less than you pay for it, online or in a store. Set a budget beforehand and stick to it.
- Site credit is not cash. Selling back gives you credit on the site, which you cannot withdraw.
- Everything is in dollars. Convert prices to your own currency before you buy.
- Ship in one go. Save up until you are over $100 and shipping is free.
- Read the terms. Before your first deposit, check exactly how selling back and shipping work.
Verdict
For me, OpenThatPack is legit. I open packs there, the cards actually arrive and shipping is free once you are over $100. If you enjoy opening packs but do not want to keep going to a store, give it a try. Start small and set a budget.
Want to track what your cards are worth? I use Cardex for that.
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Frequently asked questions
Is OpenThatPack legit?
From my own experience: yes. I opened packs there, and the cards I had shipped arrived at my home. Shipping was free because the value was over $100.
Are the cards real?
Yes. What you open are real cards from OpenThatPack's inventory. You can have them shipped, or keep them in your online vault.
What condition do the cards arrive in?
Everything I have received so far was Near Mint to Mint, including some genuine PSA 10 candidates.
How much is shipping?
Shipping is free from $100 in cards, outside the US too. According to the site, import duties and VAT are already covered. I paid nothing extra on delivery.
Can I sell cards back?
Yes, eligible cards can be sold back. You get site credit, not cash, which you can use to open new packs.
Which currency is used?
Everything is priced in US dollars, including site credit.