What started as a fun pastime for Madden Forrest, 12, and his dad, Steven Forrest, 35, has evolved into a thriving business. The pair began by opening Pokémon and football cards for enjoyment, but Madden soon discovered TikTok creators who were livestreaming the process and selling cards to viewers.

In October 2024,Madden proposed that he and his dad try their hand at this side venture. “We didn’t know what we were doing,” Steven tells the original news source. They noticed a particular Costco exclusive football card box was popular. steven managed to acquire 10 of these boxes through a