Hi Cosmic Fam,

This is 1 Up Retro Video Games, your neighborhood haven for nostalgia, play, and connection. Early this morning (11/17), our shop was broken into. A single intruder forced their way in and stole many of our high-end trading cards and rare video game titles — items that not only hold financial value, but deep emotional meaning for the community we’ve built with you over the years.

As a small, locally owned business, we already navigate the daily challenges of staying afloat while doing what matters most to us: offering fair prices for trade-ins, keeping our doors open to everyone, and supporting our small team with livable wages.

This setback is heavy, but our spirit isn’t broken. If anything, moments like this remind us why we exist.

For nearly 5 years, we’ve watched friendships form in our aisles… seen parents share the games of their childhood with their kids… celebrated new collectors, returning gamers, and folks rediscovering pieces of themselves they thought they’d lost. 1 Up has never just been a store — it’s been a community hub, a bridge between generations, and a place where the inner child in all of us gets to breathe and belong.

We know times are challenging for everyone, and we never take your support for granted. But if you’re able to help — whether through donating or simply sharing this GoFundMe — you’ll be directly supporting a small business that’s built on heart, nostalgia, and genuine community connection.

Together, we’ve created something special here. And together, we can rebuild, recover, and continue bringing joy, play, and memories to Sacramento.

Thank you — truly — for standing with us during this time. Your love and support mean more than you know.

Travis, Tobi, and the 1 Up team <3