About
Rated Rips was founded by Michael & Mikaela Ferguson.
Michael started doing box breaks as a side hobby in May of 2020.
He was heavily invested in the sneaker community and believed that his reputation in the industry would help make an easy transition into the sports card world. He collected sports cards growing up, but really was determined on creating the most immaculate LeBron James collection. Michael posted his first box break on Instagram in May of 2020. The break sold out almost immediately. From there, Michael started posting 2-3 breaks a night while still working at his day job as a CPA.
After RAPID growth and success in his first few months of breaking.
In August of 2020, Michael decided to leave his career as a CPA to pursue Rated Rips full time.
Michael’s charisma, humor, and positivity during the live streams have created the most incredible, supportive, and rapidly growing community.
Due to the demand and continued growth of Rated Rips, in May of 2021 his wife, Mikaela decided to leave her career as a CPA to purse Rated Rips full time by Michael’s side. Whether it’s shipping, admin, accounting, sorting cards, or anything that’s needed of her, she doesn’t hesitate to help. She’s the behind-the-scenes guru that keeps everything running smoothly.
Michael & Mikaela now run Rated Rips full time.
They make such a great team and enjoy working together full time! They’ve had so much fun traveling, meeting new people, growing Rated Rips, and most importantly impacting the lives of so many people. Michael & Mikaela always knew one day they would own a business, but they didn’t realize how great it would be. Their hard work and dedication to Rated Rips has not only changed their lives, but the lives of so many community members. They are constantly giving back to the Rated Rips community and their family and friends.
Our Shift to Consignment in 2023!
In 2023, we shifted our focus to consignment.
As our eBay presence grew and our results became more consistent, we realized we could help collectors in a bigger way—by handling the entire selling process for them. Many collectors love the hobby but don’t want to deal with photographing, listing, buyer questions, shipping, fees, and payouts. Consignment allowed us to take that burden off their plate while doing what we already did best.
That shift changed everything.
By the end of 2025, thanks to the trust our consignors placed in us, we reached milestones we’re incredibly proud of:
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$2,000,000+ in total sales
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15,000+ unique buyers on eBay
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61,000+ items sold
None of this happens without the collectors who choose to consign with us—or the team of 11 behind the scenes who make it all run smoothly. From intake and photography to listing, customer support, shipping, and payouts, our team is the backbone of Rated Rips, and we truly wouldn’t be where we are today without them.
Today, consignment is the core of our business. It allows us to grow alongside our consignors, continue investing in better systems and support, and build something that feels bigger than just buying and selling cards.
From day one, the Rated Rips community has never felt like just a business—it’s felt like a family. A rising tide lifts all boats, and we’re incredibly grateful to be rising together.