Weekly Schedule:
All times in CDT

Monday - PC or Pass (Youtube Shorts / 7:30PM)

Tuesday - PC or Pass (Youtube Shorts / 7:30PM)

Wednesday - PC or Pass (Youtube Shorts / 7:30PM)

Thursday - PC or Pass (Youtube Shorts / 7:30PM)

Friday - PC or Pass (Youtube Shorts / 7:30PM)

Saturday - PC or Pass (Youtube Shorts / 7:30PM)

Sunday - PC or Pass Live or Collectors Corner (Youtube Stream / 5:00PM)
PC or Pass (Youtube Shorts / 7:30PM)

Credits:

Graphics by:
Victor @Sticktors

Thank you to the Moderators

Bjorn2813
VIPWife

Hi, I'm Chris

I’m a collector based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. My journey started the way it did for many of us, sitting under the covers with a Game Boy, a worm light, and a copy of Pokémon Red. I still have that original cartridge today. For me, the original 151 isn't just a set of cards. It is my childhood.

From Storefront to Storytelling
PokeVIP started as a business born from a simple goal. I wanted to create a space where people could spend their "allowance money" on packs without worrying about getting scammed. Having been burned by fakes and resealed boxes myself, I wanted to be the safe bet in the hobby.

But as the market shifted and prices soared, I realized that chasing profit margins was pulling me away from why I loved Pokémon in the first place. I said goodbye to the suppliers and returned to my first love: the joy of the hunt.

The "PC or Pass" Philosophy
On my channels, it’s all about the "PC or Pass." My Personal Collection (PC) is a curated home for my favorites: Pikachu (always Pikachu!), Charizard, the Eeveelutions, and my prized Master Set of Base Set Unlimited.

My rule is simple:

PC: If it catches my eye just right, it stays with me.
Pass: If I already have a copy, or I dont need it for my PC, I pass it on. I love giving "hits" away to viewers to help them build memories of their own. Even the "bulk" gets a second life. I package it up for local schools and little libraries for our Mini Pack Donation Project, or use it to build decks for local play.

Community Over Everything
I built VIPofNothing by drawing inspiration from incredible creators who put people before profit.

DeepPocketMonster (Pat) taught me the "Humanity over Hobby" mindset. Gatekeeping has no place here. I do not care if an $8 pack yields $0.42 in card value. If a single card finds a home in a deck or a binder, it is a win.

Alex Ketchum taught me to "Count uploads, not likes." His advice shifted my focus away from vanity metrics and onto serving the community consistently day in and day out.

KyKyRips reminds me every day to keep things lighthearted, genuine, and pure fun.

Whether you’re here for the Pikachu hunt or just to relive the nostalgia of the 151, I’m glad you’re part of the adventure.

Join the hunt:

TikTok: @VIPofNothing
YouTube: @VIPofNothing