Our Story

It all began with my 10-year-old son, Rebel, who had a heartwarming idea: he wanted to give away some of his sports cards to kids who might not have the means to enjoy them. As his dad, I thought this was such a thoughtful gesture! However, I couldn’t find a specific place that accepted sports cards and collectibles for donations. Sure, you can drop them off at Goodwill or thrift stores, but those cards often end up damaged or snagged by veteran collectors.

One day, while chatting with Rebel, he came up with a brilliant suggestion: “What if we took other people’s unwanted cards that are still in good shape and repackaged them for kids who can’t afford them?” That was the moment ReRipped was born, even if it was just a spark of an idea back then.

A few months later, Rebel and his best buddy Blake were hanging out, and I found myself talking with Blake's dad about sports cards and collectibles. He’s really knowledgeable about the card world, so I shared Rebel’s idea with him. He thought it was an awesome way to spread the joy of collecting while teaching our boys the importance of giving back.

Unfortunately, the cost of enjoying this hobby has gotten pretty high for many families, and prices just keep climbing. As any collector knows, most cards pulled from packs don’t hold much value. That’s where ReRipped comes in! Instead of letting those extra cards collect dust in your garage or closet (or worse, throwing them out to avoid a discussion with your partner), you can send them our way. We’ll repackage these cards to bring smiles and joy to kids who will really appreciate them, all while nurturing the next generation of collectors.

Our journey started with a simple idea from a child, and now we’re excited to be in the process of collecting donated cards and collectibles. Our goal is to eventually pack and distribute these cards for free to children everywhere. We’ve even started selling cards from our own collections to raise funds for a packing machine, which will let kids have the amazing chance to rip open packs themselves!

Rebel and Blake are putting in a ton of effort on the ReRipped YouTube channel and on social media to spread the word about their awesome cause. As dads, we’re thrilled to support their dream of sharing this hobby with as many kids as possible and taking care of the things they can't quite handle yet. This hobby has brought all of us so much joy and fun together, and we want to share that amazing experience with even more people! 

If you’d like to help us out, please consider donating to ReRipped. Every bit counts!

Thanks so much for reading!  

Blake and Rebel