Rip Social

The English set that started it all…
Base Set.

I still remember being 6 years old, walking into the card shop next to my gym and buying 1st Edition blisters and packs fresh from an open booster box. Never could’ve imagined where the hobby would be today!

Now, years later, I’m grateful to own such clean pieces of Pokémon history. Some things never lose their magic. ✨

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This past month was one for the books. A lot of change, a lot of uncertainty, and one of the biggest leaps of faith I’ve ever taken.

After more than 12 years in my career, I made the decision to walk away and pursue this passion full time. Scary? Absolutely. But I couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead.

People say watches tell a story marking milestones, sacrifices, and moments you never forget. I put my name in for this Rolex with my AD over 2 years ago… and last week, I finally got the call.

At the same time, I was also able to acquire one of my grails: the Gold Star Rayquaza, a card that’s been on my list. Feels fitting that two pieces with so much meaning to me ended up crossing paths during such a major turning point in life.

Betting on yourself hits different. Here’s to the next chapter ⌚️✨🐉

🚨 Announcement 🚨

Rip Social is exiting the brick-and-mortar space (for now…) and officially shifting its focus toward national shows, live streaming, and our online marketplace presence.

This stems from a clear vision of where we believe we can serve the community best and continue to grow. The support, energy, and relationships built in-store have meant everything, which we’re carrying forward into this next phase.

The physical location isn’t going anywhere. It will continue operating under a new name: Top Line Collectibles. We wish them nothing but success as they continue to mold the space into something of their own!

As for us, this is where things get exciting. You’ll be seeing Rip Social at more shows across the country, more live streams, and a stronger online experience. Same passion, same standard, just on a bigger stage!

We appreciate everyone who has supported us in our journey! This next chapter is just getting started!

– Byron Butler | Owner of Rip Social

A Base Set Booster Box —
the absolute pinnacle of Pokémon collecting.

The box that started it all.
The box that built the hobby.
The box that most will only ever see through a screen.

This is top of the mountain.
A true lifetime achievement piece.

But honestly… moments like this aren’t just about the box.

They’re about the community.

Everything we’ve built at Rip Social —
every trade night, every deal, every conversation, every person who’s walked through those doors…

It all led to moments like this.

We don’t take this lightly.
We’re grateful to even be in a position to hold something like this…
and even more grateful to share it with all of you.

Because without the community — this doesn’t happen.

This is bigger than us.
This is Rip Social.

Some deals don’t happen in-store… they happen on the runway.

We were flown out this morning to deliver this collection directly to its new home — and just like that, it’s SOLD.

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2016 Luigi Pikachu PSA 10
1999 1st Edition Charizard
1999 1st Edition Blastoise

High-end pieces. Serious buyers. No wasted time.

This is how Rip Social moves.

If you’re looking to place or move grails the right way — slide in the dms!