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The shared memories of Trading Cards and Iconic Toys, brought to you by Daniel Becker
"Each object is offered by a passionate person with fond memories of their cards. This connection through our shared hobby is really enjoyable to me."
In 1994 Germany, a friend's older brother returned from a semester in the US with Magic: The Gathering trading cards. He sold the least desirable ones to Daniel and his friends. They were about 12 years old, the cards were in English and they had no idea what they were doing, but that didn’t spoil the fun. Daniel was captivated by the elaborate fantasy artworks, imagining how these creatures and magic spells would play out in real life. What he didn’t dare to dream perhaps, is how this hobby could become his bread and butter. Daniel’s passion for trading cards and the fantasy genre gradually broadened to all things pop culture. From video games to watches, movies and Japanese manga – as Daniel’s collection grew, so did his knowledge. He travelled the world to play Magic: The Gathering and started trading professionally, building a solid network of fellow enthusiasts around the world. Besides this bird’s eye view of trading cards and iconic toys, he specialises in odd finds, such as misprints, alterations and non-English cards. For Daniel, nothing beats discovering the unexpected. At Catawiki, Daniel helped build the Trading Cards category, and he continues to expand it with his passionate ideas. The best part of all? Sharing finds, conversations and memories with buyers, sellers and colleagues about their fondness for their common kryptonite.
In 1994 Germany, a friend's older brother returned from a semester in the US with Magic: The Gathering trading cards. He sold the least desirable ones to Daniel and his friends. They were about 12 years old, the cards were in English and they had no idea what they were doing, but that didn’t spoil the fun. Daniel was captivated by the elaborate fantasy artworks, imagining how these creatures and magic spells would play out in real life. What he didn’t dare to dream perhaps, is how this hobby could become his bread and butter. Daniel’s passion for trading cards and the fantasy genre gradually broadened to all things pop culture. From video games to watches, movies and Japanese manga – as Daniel’s collection grew, so did his knowledge. He travelled the world to play Magic: The Gathering and started trading professionally, building a solid network of fellow enthusiasts around the world. Besides this bird’s eye view of trading cards and iconic toys, he specialises in odd finds, such as misprints, alterations and non-English cards. For Daniel, nothing beats discovering the unexpected. At Catawiki, Daniel helped build the Trading Cards category, and he continues to expand it with his passionate ideas. The best part of all? Sharing finds, conversations and memories with buyers, sellers and colleagues about their fondness for their common kryptonite.
- 30 years’ experience in trading cards
- 20 years’ experience as a professional collector
- Travelled around the world to play Magic: The Gathering
- Extensive international network
In 1994 Germany, a friend's older brother returned from a semester in the US with Magic: The Gathering trading cards. He sold the least desirable ones to Daniel and his friends. They were about 12 years old, the cards were in English and they had no idea what they were doing, but that didn’t spoil the fun. Daniel was captivated by the elaborate fantasy artworks, imagining how these creatures and magic spells would play out in real life. What he didn’t dare to dream perhaps, is how this hobby could become his bread and butter. Daniel’s passion for trading cards and the fantasy genre gradually broadened to all things pop culture. From video games to watches, movies and Japanese manga – as Daniel’s collection grew, so did his knowledge. He travelled the world to play Magic: The Gathering and started trading professionally, building a solid network of fellow enthusiasts around the world. Besides this bird’s eye view of trading cards and iconic toys, he specialises in odd finds, such as misprints, alterations and non-English cards. For Daniel, nothing beats discovering the unexpected. At Catawiki, Daniel helped build the Trading Cards category, and he continues to expand it with his passionate ideas. The best part of all? Sharing finds, conversations and memories with buyers, sellers and colleagues about their fondness for their common kryptonite.
In 1994 Germany, a friend's older brother returned from a semester in the US with Magic: The Gathering trading cards. He sold the least desirable ones to Daniel and his friends. They were about 12 years old, the cards were in English and they had no idea what they were doing, but that didn’t spoil the fun. Daniel was captivated by the elaborate fantasy artworks, imagining how these creatures and magic spells would play out in real life. What he didn’t dare to dream perhaps, is how this hobby could become his bread and butter. Daniel’s passion for trading cards and the fantasy genre gradually broadened to all things pop culture. From video games to watches, movies and Japanese manga – as Daniel’s collection grew, so did his knowledge. He travelled the world to play Magic: The Gathering and started trading professionally, building a solid network of fellow enthusiasts around the world. Besides this bird’s eye view of trading cards and iconic toys, he specialises in odd finds, such as misprints, alterations and non-English cards. For Daniel, nothing beats discovering the unexpected. At Catawiki, Daniel helped build the Trading Cards category, and he continues to expand it with his passionate ideas. The best part of all? Sharing finds, conversations and memories with buyers, sellers and colleagues about their fondness for their common kryptonite.