Sometimes the box wins.
I sat down to open a Topps 2025 Chrome Update box expecting a smooth rip—and instead got dropped packs, slipping cards, bad lighting, and a general reminder that not every break goes according to plan. After a few awkward attempts, I did what any seasoned collector occasionally has to do: I stopped, laughed, and walked away. No big hit, no clean finish—just the real side of ripping cards at home.
