I’ve heard a number of UA-camrs say this and I’m not convinced. TPC printed enough cards last year for over 1 billion booster packs. I think the vast majority of people still buy packs at big box retailers and open them at home. Plus I think rip&ship buyers were previously spending that money at the stores too. I do think content creators are creating additional hype though.
Nowhere near 2019-2020 levels of printing. While demand today is at an all time high. We all know the sets that were printed into the ground during that era. All of that is irrelevant because you would still be up on your money if you bought during release for every. Single. Set.
Yes still tons of people buy packs at big box. But 5 years ago, there wasn’t even close to this many rip n ship packs being opened. It’s changing the dynamic in the hobby, substantially in my opinion
there's sm hype happening in the pokemon space too with the people coming back for the newer sets as they touch on classics that everyone loves, tcg pocket bringing more people in the hobby, and for sure the rip and shippers bringing community and accessibility to opening packs whether they are new or older sets. I just hope in the future pokemon on the english side can start printing closer to demand for prices to not skyrocket so fast
Completely agree with your conclusion: Rip and Ships are for sure here to stay and honestly probably only grow for the next decade. I’m curious how long it takes the Pokemon Company before they adjust, if they ever do.
What a concept. I mean that in the nicest possible way . I mean you’re right , these huge channels all over the planet are literally taking most of the products to maintain upmanship to achieve most views . I never even thought of it in that way. My advice to you buddy is try not to sweat the other channels. Your just letting more people know that their is a dude out there is ripping all day and all night , and people want to live through others , probably because most of us can’t afford that. It’s like The people who watch these channels who do the scratch off tickets . People love to see others win , and sadly , some love to see people fail. Just keep doing your thing , and never unconsciously promote your comp, I know your probably frustrated ass hell , but your day will arrive, and you may become that man. I watch you buddy because of your personality, that’s whats going to carry you , and your channel. Good luck
One more thing . If you cannot compete with your competitors volume , then you may have to think outside the box , and carve out a niche for yourself ,one that nobody has ever done on this subject . I mean they already do giveaways , raffles , sale singles , packs etc. whats the one thing they don’t do that people can’t get enough of? . I’ve. Thought of 1 maybe two , that would definitely set you apart. Your going to do just fine
Completely agree with the sense of community. Its crazy that even on a weekday at any time of the day you will find crazy numbers of people on whatnot. People love it and its a different era of Pokemon, a lot of people havent realized it yet
Truth! Most people’s UA-cam feed or TikTok feed only shows a few rip and shippers but there are thousands of streamers that are opening cases of booster boxes daily. There are streams that are opening packs for 24 hours straight
I think Pokémon does a good job creating different sets that have various pull rates. The hardcore collectors would rather open less to achieve a specific card for their collection but who doesn't love a good chase. The balance of various sets allows streamers to open a ton of cards whether Pokémon fully intends to cater to them or not. If Prismatic is similar to CZ pull rate wise, there's your balance compared to a set like Surging which can be rough PR wise. If Prismatic pull rates are rough than the hype will be unreal. Prismatic seems unique though sar's are easier to hit than the desired Master Balls so the set alone could be a perfect balance.
I think another thing about rip and ships is i don't even really open anything but every time I'm in a live i want to join in. I dont like to rip my own investments but still enjoy the community feels and I do chase cards for my pc but usually I just buy the singles.
I just don’t get it. If people want to feel “part of a community”, why don’t they just buy their own packs, jump on a live stream and open them with a bunch of other people ? Save on shipping and overpaying.
Most people will do that but when sealed packs like Surging Sparks and 151 are scarce, one alternative way is go to rip N shippers. There are other ways like eBay and Amazon but for immediate results vs waiting for a week or so, live stream is the best way. It’s like Loto tickets vs scratch cards.
Hi! What is the best method for approaching rip and shippers about selling them sealed product? I'm a mid size investor that just holds and collects over time. However, I've never really known how to approach them as an alternative to unloading product. Thanks!
I mean, for me, you could email me or contact me on discord and I’d be interested. I’d assume most would be interested if your prices and reputation are good
@@ThePokeOffice I just have never done business or met/discussed anything with a rip and shipper before. Not really certain on what is and what is not uncommon in that sector of the sealed product market. Unsure of how to go about establishing a relationship with them or specifically how they conduct business of buying sealed product. I'll reach out on discord, thanks!
I don't believe the issue lies with the rip-and-shippers. Instead, we're currently in the midst of a Pokémon bull run, which naturally inflates prices. Over time, the market will transition into a bear phase, and values will decline accordingly. It's a cyclical pattern that's bound to repeat.
If it's Rip 'n' Ship driving prices then it wouldn't just be because more packs are opened, right? I mean, if the number of people in the hobby is similar then the price premium would mean those people could buy fewer packs. It could be that the people doing the Rip 'n' Ship are storing lots of boxes and taking stuff off the market...but then wouldn't they only buy based on the demand that exists anyway? So it's probably more people entering the hobby - perhaps Rip 'n' Ship videos are more just acting like a lot of advertising for the hobby? Then you have investing bringing in more people, the competitive TCG growing year on year, TCG pocket release, better sets, harder pull rates, bigger chase cards, a lack of new releases around the Christmas period, etc. It's like a perfect storm for Pokémon card prices.
I think I’m following what you’re saying.. and I think the most important part is what you called “advertising”. Pokémon is readily available everywhere you look to buy into a livestream and get some packs ripped
I think there's just more and more rip and shippers and more and more people participating, so it's just getting to that point where the demand cannot keep up with the supply.
Rip N ship in combination with investors in my opinion.for example I have tons of sealed product from some modern sets but I wouldn’t open those. I’d rather have a streamer open me a few packs then crack open one of my own etbs/booster boxes that I’m keeping for the long term
Stop ✍️ buying ✍️ from ✍️ ripnshippers. Got it! Hahaha kidding i love the community aspect. That being said i havent bought from a rip n ship because i dont want to pay shipping. Im lucky enough to live close to the best rip n shipper out there!
I appreciate the videos man. I feel like you have a good idea of how the business works and the gambling aspect is a lot of people wanting to open up cards. In general not just Pokémon. Also I ordered my 151 etb from you and it came efficiently and was very well packed no pun intended lol thanks again keep up the good work and let me know if you have any cool give away! Side note: just pulled the master all umbreon from terrestrial festival. Should I get it graded and also, should I hold or sell?
I think that honestly ripping packs in the SV era is just more fun than any other era. Illustration Rares and SIRs just make so many more enjoyable hits in any pack than ever before. I recently watched an old evolutions rip PokeRev did, and was amazed at how little hits in general there were, Livestreams are much more fun and engaging with all the extra items you can hit and genuinely feel euphoria.
@ Taking supply away from actual collectors and upcharging for packs in the name of “community”. Sounds like a scam to me, but you do you man. Leeches of the hobby.
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no sorry, the prices are driven up by demand and availability.. youtubers ripping packs has nothing to do with it.. the amount of youtubers doing this is small potatoes compared to the number of pokemon collectors out there.. Moreover when there's great demand for packs, Pokemon can just produce more, after all, regardless of the number of packs each streamer wants, Pokemon has to fulfil all the orders and the pre-orders/stock orders around the globe
Every time I Watch your videos it feels like a recap of nostalgia Nomics. Whatever subjects he talks about you do the same. Idk just wish you’d have your own topics sometimes just me tho. No hate brother.
I mean, he affects what I say because I watch him. But these were my own opinions. I suspect we think fairly similar about most things, so there’s probably lots of crossover. There’s only so much Pokemon to be talked about, and I have 3 videos per week, he has videos almost everyday so there’s bound to be lots of same talking points.
Brother. Nostalgia Nomics is a literal rip off of Alpha Investments. Same introduction, and just repeats whatever video he just made. You're watching a Phony haha
I’ve heard a number of UA-camrs say this and I’m not convinced. TPC printed enough cards last year for over 1 billion booster packs. I think the vast majority of people still buy packs at big box retailers and open them at home. Plus I think rip&ship buyers were previously spending that money at the stores too. I do think content creators are creating additional hype though.
A billion packs is not even close to meeting demand
Nowhere near 2019-2020 levels of printing. While demand today is at an all time high. We all know the sets that were printed into the ground during that era. All of that is irrelevant because you would still be up on your money if you bought during release for every. Single. Set.
Yes still tons of people buy packs at big box. But 5 years ago, there wasn’t even close to this many rip n ship packs being opened. It’s changing the dynamic in the hobby, substantially in my opinion
there's sm hype happening in the pokemon space too with the people coming back for the newer sets as they touch on classics that everyone loves, tcg pocket bringing more people in the hobby, and for sure the rip and shippers bringing community and accessibility to opening packs whether they are new or older sets. I just hope in the future pokemon on the english side can start printing closer to demand for prices to not skyrocket so fast
Completely agree with your conclusion: Rip and Ships are for sure here to stay and honestly probably only grow for the next decade. I’m curious how long it takes the Pokemon Company before they adjust, if they ever do.
Part of me thinks they are trying to meet demand and the other half of me thinks they kinda like this crazy state the hobby is in.
Yea I kind of agree with jezza, part of me thinks this is all part of Pokémon’s plan
Rip n ship is like a 24/7 open casino
And very easily accessible
The psychology of rip and ship needs to be studied. It’s fascinating!
I completely agree
What a concept. I mean that in the nicest possible way . I mean you’re right , these huge channels all over the planet are literally taking most of the products to maintain upmanship to achieve most views . I never even thought of it in that way. My advice to you buddy is try not to sweat the other channels. Your just letting more people know that their is a dude out there is ripping all day and all night , and people want to live through others , probably because most of us can’t afford that. It’s like The people who watch these channels who do the scratch off tickets . People love to see others win , and sadly , some love to see people fail. Just keep doing your thing , and never unconsciously promote your comp, I know your probably frustrated ass hell , but your day will arrive, and you may become that man. I watch you buddy because of your personality, that’s whats going to carry you , and your channel. Good luck
One more thing . If you cannot compete with your competitors volume , then you may have to think outside the box , and carve out a niche for yourself ,one that nobody has ever done on this subject . I mean they already do giveaways , raffles , sale singles , packs etc. whats the one thing they don’t do that people can’t get enough of? . I’ve. Thought of 1 maybe two , that would definitely set you apart. Your going to do just fine
I met a few rip and shippers picking up the new one peice. They said they doing good. No pokemon gonna be left lol
Completely agree with the sense of community. Its crazy that even on a weekday at any time of the day you will find crazy numbers of people on whatnot. People love it and its a different era of Pokemon, a lot of people havent realized it yet
Truth! Most people’s UA-cam feed or TikTok feed only shows a few rip and shippers but there are thousands of streamers that are opening cases of booster boxes daily. There are streams that are opening packs for 24 hours straight
Yes exactly!!
I think Pokémon does a good job creating different sets that have various pull rates. The hardcore collectors would rather open less to achieve a specific card for their collection but who doesn't love a good chase. The balance of various sets allows streamers to open a ton of cards whether Pokémon fully intends to cater to them or not. If Prismatic is similar to CZ pull rate wise, there's your balance compared to a set like Surging which can be rough PR wise. If Prismatic pull rates are rough than the hype will be unreal. Prismatic seems unique though sar's are easier to hit than the desired Master Balls so the set alone could be a perfect balance.
That and FOMO, surging sparks scarcity and prismatic evolutions.
Yep definitely
Do u think surging sparks will continue to go up ? i’m holding some cards right now and some sealed products
meh, all depends on when / if they reprint it
I think another thing about rip and ships is i don't even really open anything but every time I'm in a live i want to join in. I dont like to rip my own investments but still enjoy the community feels and I do chase cards for my pc but usually I just buy the singles.
It's definitely a buzz that gets other people wanting to purchase, for sure
Video starts at 4:30
you sure?
No lol
I just don’t get it. If people want to feel “part of a community”, why don’t they just buy their own packs, jump on a live stream and open them with a bunch of other people ? Save on shipping and overpaying.
I don’t disagree but that’s not what people do
Most people will do that but when sealed packs like Surging Sparks and 151 are scarce, one alternative way is go to rip N shippers. There are other ways like eBay and Amazon but for immediate results vs waiting for a week or so, live stream is the best way. It’s like Loto tickets vs scratch cards.
Well, they can also join a discord and rip in a group with their own packs on Voice Chat
Hi! What is the best method for approaching rip and shippers about selling them sealed product? I'm a mid size investor that just holds and collects over time. However, I've never really known how to approach them as an alternative to unloading product. Thanks!
I mean, for me, you could email me or contact me on discord and I’d be interested. I’d assume most would be interested if your prices and reputation are good
@@ThePokeOffice I just have never done business or met/discussed anything with a rip and shipper before. Not really certain on what is and what is not uncommon in that sector of the sealed product market. Unsure of how to go about establishing a relationship with them or specifically how they conduct business of buying sealed product. I'll reach out on discord, thanks!
I don't believe the issue lies with the rip-and-shippers. Instead, we're currently in the midst of a Pokémon bull run, which naturally inflates prices. Over time, the market will transition into a bear phase, and values will decline accordingly. It's a cyclical pattern that's bound to repeat.
Agreed, but the mass amount of packs being opened is unprecedented in my opinion
What happens to all that bulk?!? 😱 must be billions of pounds of bulk just sitting around the world
I typically sell mine
If it's Rip 'n' Ship driving prices then it wouldn't just be because more packs are opened, right? I mean, if the number of people in the hobby is similar then the price premium would mean those people could buy fewer packs. It could be that the people doing the Rip 'n' Ship are storing lots of boxes and taking stuff off the market...but then wouldn't they only buy based on the demand that exists anyway?
So it's probably more people entering the hobby - perhaps Rip 'n' Ship videos are more just acting like a lot of advertising for the hobby? Then you have investing bringing in more people, the competitive TCG growing year on year, TCG pocket release, better sets, harder pull rates, bigger chase cards, a lack of new releases around the Christmas period, etc. It's like a perfect storm for Pokémon card prices.
I think I’m following what you’re saying.. and I think the most important part is what you called “advertising”. Pokémon is readily available everywhere you look to buy into a livestream and get some packs ripped
If you have all of the reverse hollows for 151 I'll give you 100$ for all of the reverse hollows
I’m probably pretty close to be honest with you
It’s because it’s Christmas and people want to buy them for their kids. No reprint til next year
I don’t think that is even remotely close to the biggest factor
Am I the only one? The video is still quiet. Ads in the middle come in way louder than the video. Other channels are louder too
I even upped my volume on this one. It seems fine to me when I play my video??
@@ThePokeOffice yeah it was noticeably better, but noticeably off from everything else on yt. Maybe I'm crazy. Nobody else is commenting on it
I think there's just more and more rip and shippers and more and more people participating, so it's just getting to that point where the demand cannot keep up with the supply.
I agree
It’s CRYPTO! No one gets it, unless you got it. Then your like me, buying everything and not even putting a dent in my wallet!
I don’t disagree. It’s everything. Trump getting elected, crypto boom, good Pokémon sets, more and more packs being opened, longing for community.
Rip N ship in combination with investors in my opinion.for example I have tons of sealed product from some modern sets but I wouldn’t open those. I’d rather have a streamer open me a few packs then crack open one of my own etbs/booster boxes that I’m keeping for the long term
Stop ✍️ buying ✍️ from ✍️ ripnshippers. Got it! Hahaha kidding i love the community aspect. That being said i havent bought from a rip n ship because i dont want to pay shipping. Im lucky enough to live close to the best rip n shipper out there!
shut your mouth forrest! lol!!!!!
Bitcoin high means pokemon gets its high too
Definitely a factor yep
Great Video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I think its because we finally have Pokemon president
Freeland just quit on Trudeau, CAD will drop further down to USD, at least card prices will go up briefly in Canada. That much I know😅
Canadian politics is definitely going to be a factor in the Canadian economy in the days ahead. No question about it
I appreciate the videos man. I feel like you have a good idea of how the business works and the gambling aspect is a lot of people wanting to open up cards. In general not just Pokémon. Also I ordered my 151 etb from you and it came efficiently and was very well packed no pun intended lol thanks again keep up the good work and let me know if you have any cool give away!
Side note: just pulled the master all umbreon from terrestrial festival. Should I get it graded and also, should I hold or sell?
That's awesome! Congrats on the pull! I’d grade it personally, but it’s really up to you. You can currently sell it raw for lots
rip&ship was there long before the 2024 boom
I think that honestly ripping packs in the SV era is just more fun than any other era. Illustration Rares and SIRs just make so many more enjoyable hits in any pack than ever before. I recently watched an old evolutions rip PokeRev did, and was amazed at how little hits in general there were, Livestreams are much more fun and engaging with all the extra items you can hit and genuinely feel euphoria.
Oh yes, but not nearly to this extent.
Rip and ship is such a scam lol
it can be yep. not always tho
@ Taking supply away from actual collectors and upcharging for packs in the name of “community”. Sounds like a scam to me, but you do you man. Leeches of the hobby.
are you saying I'm not an "actual" collector? cuz lol
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no sorry, the prices are driven up by demand and availability.. youtubers ripping packs has nothing to do with it.. the amount of youtubers doing this is small potatoes compared to the number of pokemon collectors out there.. Moreover when there's great demand for packs, Pokemon can just produce more, after all, regardless of the number of packs each streamer wants, Pokemon has to fulfil all the orders and the pre-orders/stock orders around the globe
NOICE PULLS you lucky pokedegenrate
who? me?
@ThePokeOffice i was commenting on the pokeCUZ video, but it brought me to your video next. And my comment ended up here 😆
Every time I Watch your videos it feels like a recap of nostalgia Nomics. Whatever subjects he talks about you do the same. Idk just wish you’d have your own topics sometimes just me tho. No hate brother.
I mean, he affects what I say because I watch him. But these were my own opinions. I suspect we think fairly similar about most things, so there’s probably lots of crossover.
There’s only so much Pokemon to be talked about, and I have 3 videos per week, he has videos almost everyday so there’s bound to be lots of same talking points.
@ very true. 🤔 maybe I just watch to much UA-cam so it all seems the same 😂 Thanks for the reply!
Brother. Nostalgia Nomics is a literal rip off of Alpha Investments. Same introduction, and just repeats whatever video he just made. You're watching a Phony haha
Nothing to see here. Move along.
Lol