The Box I Never
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A childhood dream · 20+ years in the making

Help Me OpenA Piece of My Childhood

At 12 years old, I lost my entire Pokémon-card collection during a house move. Twenty years later, I want to create the ultimate replacement: an authentic Base Set 1st Edition Booster Box and open it with my two boys.

Yes, I really plan to open it.

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Real Pokémon Base Set booster box
Three custom graded cards featuring my wedding and family
The cards tell our story. ♡My custom collection
The Journey
So Far ☆
  1. 1The Journey Begins
  2. 2One Booster Pack Closer
  3. 3Wife Slightly Concerned
  4. 4The Dream Looks Possible
  5. 5Halfway to the Goal
  6. 6Authentication Budget
  7. 7Choose a Seller
  8. 8The Box Is Within Reach
  9. 9Purchase Secured
  10. 10Unboxing Day

My story

A Journey 20+ Years in the Making

  1. 1
    1994

    Player One Arrives

    I was born. Pokémon was still two years away, presumably preparing for my arrival.

  2. 2
    Late 1990s

    The Obsession Begins

    Cards, games and television became a major part of my childhood.

  3. 3
    Around 2006

    The Collection

    By age 12, I had built a collection I was incredibly proud of.

  4. 4
    The Move

    Collection Used Teleport

    During an apartment move, the entire collection disappeared. There was no previous save file.

  5. 5
    Today

    The Next Generation

    I now share the world I loved with my two boys.

  6. 6
    The Goal

    Open the Impossible Box

    Purchase an authenticated Base Set 1st Edition Booster Box and open it together.

The second mission

My Wife Says It Will Never Happen

Three custom graded cards featuring my wedding and family
My custom cards, made from our wedding and family memories.

To be fair, when your husband announces that he would like to raise approximately $305,000 to open a box of trading cards, scepticism is probably a reasonable response.

But I believe she may be underestimating Pokémon fans.

Let’s show my wife what collectors can achieve when they choose a goal.

This is not a battle between my wife and Pokémon. She would probably win that battle.

The box

What I’m Trying to Buy

Real Pokémon Base Set booster box
Item
Base Set 1st Edition Booster Box
Condition
Factory sealed
Authentication
Independent expert verification
Estimated target
$305,000
Purpose
Purchase and public unboxing
Status
Fundraising
The target is an estimated purchase budget, not a guaranteed market value. Actual cost depends on condition, provenance, authentication, seller and availability.

The plan

We Open It

  1. 1Identify an appropriate box from a credible seller.
  2. 2Arrange independent expert inspection and authentication.
  3. 3Document the purchase process.
  4. 4Announce the opening date publicly.
  5. 5Open the box with my two children.
  6. 6Record the complete opening.
  7. 7Publish the video and photographs.
  8. 8Preserve and catalogue every card.
This is not about keeping it sealed.
It is about sharing the moment.
No particular card is promised. Contributors do not receive cards, prizes or ownership rights.

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Be Part of the Journey

You are voluntarily helping one lifelong fan attempt something he could never achieve alone. Please give only an amount you are completely comfortable giving.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a charity?+

No. This is a personal crowdfunding campaign for a collector’s dream purchase. Contributions are not charitable donations.

Why open such an expensive box?+

Because opening the packs is the dream. Keeping it sealed would be sensible. This campaign is not based on sensible behaviour.

Do contributors own part of it?+

No. Contributions provide no ownership of the box, packs or cards.

Will contributors receive cards?+

No cards, products, prizes or financial returns are promised.

Is $305,000 a guaranteed value?+

No. It is an estimated purchase target. Actual cost depends on condition, authentication, provenance, seller and availability.

How will you know it is genuine?+

A credible seller and independent expert verification will be required before purchase.

Will the opening be recorded?+

Yes. The intention is to document and share the complete opening process.

Does your wife think it is impossible?+

Yes. At the moment, the evidence is largely on her side.

What if a suitable box cannot be found?+

A transparent campaign update will explain the situation. A purchase will never be claimed unless it actually happens.

Are you associated with Pokémon?+

No. This is an independent fan campaign and is not sponsored, authorised or endorsed by the rights holders.

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