How to Calculate ROI on Mystery Pack Openings

Understanding ROI in Pack Opening

ROI (Return on Investment) measures how much profit or loss you made relative to what you spent.

The Formula

ROI = ((Value Received - Amount Spent) / Amount Spent) × 100

Example

You buy 5 Lucky Legends Packs at $25 each:

• Total Spent: $125
• Pulls received worth: $180 total FMV
• ROI: ((180 - 125) / 125) × 100 = +44%

FMV vs. Buyback: Two Types of Value

Fair Market Value (FMV)

The estimated market price of the card you pulled — what you could sell it for.

Buyback Value

Courtyard.io offers instant buyback on every card. This is guaranteed money, usually 82-88% of FMV minus a 6% fee.

Scenario

Use This

Planning to sell on marketplace	FMV
Want guaranteed money back	Buyback
Conservative analysis	Buyback (floor)
Optimistic analysis	FMV (ceiling)

The Buyback Fee Structure

Courtyard charges a 6% buyback fee (600 basis points):

Net Buyback = Buyback Price × 0.94 (after 6% fee)

Pro Tips for Maximizing ROI

• Only buy +EV packs — seems obvious, but many don't
• Buy in volume — statistical advantage shows over more opens
• Check EV before EVERY purchase — it changes hourly
• Consider buyback floor — your downside protection
• Track your results — compare to expected ROI

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