Sealed product is any trading card product that hasn't been opened — packs, boxes, cases, factory sets, all still in their original sealed packaging. The seal is everything: it guarantees the contents haven't been tampered with or cherry-picked.
Sealed product is a collectible category all its own. Some collectors and investors specifically buy sealed boxes and cases with no intention of opening them, betting that the value of the sealed product will appreciate over time. And historically, that bet has paid off handsomely for many products — especially hobby boxes of popular sets that go out of print.
Whether you're ripping or holding, sealed product is the starting point. Once you break the seal, there's no going back — so choose wisely.