Every great story starts somewhere. Ours started in a high school classroom back in 2005 where Aaron and David crossed paths for the first time. From day one they were natural rivals, always challenging each other, always competing, always pushing each other to be better. The kind of friendship where you would never let the other one win but you would always show up for them.

Then school finished, life got loud, and like so many great friendships they drifted apart. Different paths, different chapters, years passing faster than either of them expected.

Then out of nowhere, right before David’s wedding, they found each other again. And just like that it was like no time had passed at all. Same banter, same energy, same ridiculous passion for Pokémon and One Piece. The rivalry picked up right where it left off, except this time there was something more to it.

They got talking about how rare it is to reconnect like that. How many people out there have lost touch with someone they genuinely clicked with, or never found their people in the first place. That conversation sparked an idea. What if they could build a space for collectors to connect, not just buy cards, but actually find their community. A place built on trust, good vibes, and a shared love of the hobby.

That is what AD Trading Centre is. Born from a rivalry, built on friendship, and here for every collector who wants to be part of something real.