RIP & SHIP Guide 2026 – How to Start, Grow & Dominate TCG Livestreams

RIP & SHIP Guide 2026 – How to Start, Grow & Dominate TCG Livestreams

RIP & SHIP Guide 2026 – Start, Grow & Succeed | Aquitaz

RIP & SHIP has become one of the fastest-growing sales formats in the TCG world. TikTok Live, Instagram Live, and YouTube are packed with creators opening Pokémon, One Piece, Lorcana, Magic, Dragon Ball, and more — all while selling packs directly to viewers.

This guide gives you the essentials you need to start quickly and scale effectively.


What Is RIP & SHIP?

A livestream format where:

  • You open TCG products live

  • Viewers buy packs during the stream

  • You ship their pulls afterwards

It mixes entertainment, community, and real-time sales — making it extremely effective for TCG stores and hobby sellers.


Why It’s So Popular

  • High engagement on TikTok Live

  • Viewers love big reactions and rare pulls

  • Builds strong communities

  • Works for both beginners and established shops


How to Start (Fast Setup)

1. Choose a Platform

  • TikTok Live (most effective)

  • Instagram Live

  • YouTube Live

  • Twitch

2. Basic Equipment

  • Phone or camera (1080p+)

  • Ring light or softbox

  • Good microphone

  • Clean playmat

  • Sleeves & toploaders

  • Label printer

  • Bubble mailers

Premium sleeves & toploaders: aquitaz.se


Best Products for RIP & SHIP (2025–2026)

Pokémon (English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese)

  • Booster boxes

  • ETBs

  • Premium sets
    → Japanese & Korean are trending heavily on TikTok.

One Piece TCG

  • Booster boxes

  • Double packs

  • Starters

Lorcana

  • Displays

  • Gift sets

Magic, Dragon Ball, Weiß Schwarz

  • Booster displays

  • Premium kits


Engagement Boosters

  • Pack battles

  • Box battles

  • Giveaways

  • Mystery packs

  • Wheel spins

  • “Hit chase” prizes (pull a rare → get reward)

These dramatically increase viewer time and sales.


How to Grow Your Audience

  • Stream consistently

  • Post highlights on TikTok

  • Keep talking — no silent gaps

  • Show hits close to the camera

  • Use clean branding

  • Offer stream-only deals

  • Engage constantly with chat

Consistency + energy = growth.


Where to Buy Wholesale TCG Products

Aquitaz offers:

  • Pokémon (EN/JP/KR/CH)

  • One Piece

  • Lorcana

  • Magic

  • Dragon Ball & Weiß Schwarz

  • Premium accessories

  • Fast EU shipping

👉 Apply for B2B wholesale: aquitaz.se/pages/b2b-page


FAQ (Quick)

Do you need a lot of capital?
No — many start with 1–3 booster boxes.

Which Pokémon languages sell best?
Japanese → English → Chinese → Korean.

Best beginner products?
Pokémon booster displays, One Piece booster boxes.


Start Your RIP & SHIP Journey With Aquitaz

With the right setup and products, RIP & SHIP is a powerful way to build a community and grow your TCG business.

Aquitaz supports you with:

  • Big stock volumes

  • Fast delivery

  • Quality accessories

  • A top-tier TCG assortment

👉 Become a B2B customer today.