UBECARD HOBBY SHOP:
Trading Memories, Collecting Legacies Story by Sarah Gordon
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Speaking with UBEcard shop owner Ray Serion stirred up memories. As children in elementary school, my brother and I loved collecting, trading, and playing games to win hockey cards. Occasionally, a generous child would yell “Scramble!” and toss their unwanted cards; it was like treasure was falling from the sky. Ray has similar stories from his childhood growing up in Kerrisdale.
and bicycles sold out and collecting cards through online purchases soared.
He says, “Trading cards embody the essence of what we stand for, a celebration of cherished moments and the timeless pursuit of building legacies, one card at a time.”
His passion for cards and community sparked the inception of his business idea in 2021. Fueled by his love for collectible cards and the desire to create a haven for fellow enthusiasts, he embarked on a journey to bring this vision to life.
A lifelong collector, Ray has amassed hundreds of thousands of cards. During the early days of the pandemic, new hobbies developed when people had nothing but time on their hands. Sewing machines 20
“Cards that had been sitting in closets collecting dust became big again. Their value spiked. Cards that had been worth $200, in some cases, were inflated significantly by thousands of dollars. It was a matter of supply and demand,” Ray says.
“I opened UBEcard because I wanted to bring something new and nostalgic to Dunbar. It’s a one-of-a-kind shop on Vancouver’s west side.”
February 15 - April 15, 2024
DunbarLife.com
