Frequently Asked Questions

A seller lists a specific graded Pokémon card or sealed product at a set price. That price is divided across 5 equal spots. Collectors claim spots until all 5 fill. When full, two automated random draws run instantly: one person wins the item (and gets their entry fee refunded), one person funds the break (their fee goes to the seller), and three people are automatically refunded via PayPal. On average, 4 out of 5 participants pay nothing.

You have a 1-in-5 (20%) chance of winning the item, a 3-in-5 (60%) chance of getting a free refund, and a 1-in-5 (20%) chance that your payment funds the break. The most likely outcome is a free refund.

Refunds process automatically the moment the draw runs — usually within minutes via PayPal. You don't have to request a refund or contact anyone. It happens the instant the break closes.

Yes — the draw uses a cryptographically random algorithm. Many breaks are live-streamed on Discord so every participant can watch in real time. No human involvement occurs during the draw, making manipulation impossible.

CatchaBreaks uses PayPal for all payments. You pay via PayPal when you claim a spot, and refunds return to your PayPal account automatically after the draw. A PayPal account is required to participate.

Create a free CatchaBreaks account with your email address. Browse live break listings, click 'Claim Spot' on one you like, and complete payment via PayPal. Your spot is confirmed instantly and you'll receive an email confirmation.

If a break doesn't reach all 5 spots before its expiry time, all participants who claimed spots are fully refunded automatically via PayPal. No one pays anything for an unfilled break.

Spots are generally non-refundable once claimed, as the break is a live event with other participants depending on all spots filling. However, if a break expires without filling, your payment is automatically refunded in full.

Yes — each break listing features a specific graded card (PSA, CGC, or BGS). Claiming a spot gives you a 1-in-5 chance to win that card at a fraction of its retail price. If you don't win, your payment is fully refunded. See our guide to buying graded Pokémon cards for more detail.

CatchaBreaks is open to collectors worldwide as long as you have a PayPal account. For international winners, the seller ships to your PayPal-registered address. International shipping costs and timelines vary by seller.

Create or log into your CatchaBreaks account, click 'List a Break' in the navigation, enter your card details (title, description, grading company, cert number, price, and a proof photo), and submit for admin review. Once approved, your break goes live immediately.

When all 5 spots fill and the draw runs, one participant funds the break — their spot fee goes to you. CatchaBreaks deducts a 10% service fee, and the remainder is paid to you via PayPal. You then ship the card directly to the winner using the address provided by the platform.

CatchaBreaks charges a 10% service fee on the listing price. For example, if you list a card at $500 (5 × $100 spots), CatchaBreaks keeps $50 and you receive $450.

PSA, CGC, Beckett (BGS/BSG), ACE, AGS, and ICG graded Pokémon cards, plus factory-sealed products including Elite Trainer Boxes (ETBs), Booster Boxes, and Ultra Premium Collections (UPCs). Minimum spot price is $20 ($100 total). See our seller guide for full requirements.

Every listing is manually reviewed by the CatchaBreaks admin team before going live. Sellers must submit clear proof photos of the actual item, and for graded cards, a cert number verified against the official grading company database. Fakes and misrepresented items are rejected.