I’ve been a lifelong collector, and I never really lost that awesome feeling you get when you crack open a fresh pack of cards. Long before I ever dreamed of running a business, trading cards were just a huge part of my everyday life—going to shows, making trades, and flipping through binders until the pages were worn out.

It all started back in a bowling alley during my summer youth league days. After our games, I’d sweep up the entryway and pick up trash just to earn a few packs of Base, Fossil, or Jungle from the little gift shop. On one ride home, I opened up two packs and pulled a Dragonite and an Aerodactyl holo back-to-back. It was the kind of moment that gets stuck in your memory forever. That exact feeling of excitement, possibility, and pure joy is what still drives me today.

As I grew up, life took me into construction as a safety representative. It’s demanding work, but my passion for cards never faded. If anything, it kept growing and along with the realization that our community deserves more spaces built by people who genuinely love the hobby.  So, I decided to go for it.

Right now, I run an online shop specializing in sealed TCG products as a reliable spot for collectors to find what they love. But this is really just the beginning. During my nights, weekends, and pretty much every spare moment, I’m working toward a bigger dream: opening up a real brick and mortar shop. I want to build a true social hub where players, collectors, and complete newcomers can hang out, trade, compete, and feel that same spark that hooked me years ago.

This whole journey really started with one simple goal: to pass along the same magic that made my childhood so special. The cool thing about trading card games is that you can’t really play them alone—they’re all about the people you share them with. That’s why I wanted to build a place where anyone and everyone, no matter your background or skill level, can just hang out, make some friends, and join in on the fun.

I’m so excited to share this whole ride with you!