In this episode, of Global Card Collectors Will sits down with Kaan, the organizer of PCTR Winter Card Fest, an upcoming trading card event taking place in Istanbul on February 1, 2026The interview starts with Kaan’s personal card collecting origin story—from collecting as a kid, to a life-changing trip to Japan where he opened a pack of Chilling Reign and pulled a chase card that reignited his passion for Pokémon cards.From there, we dive deep into what it really takes to organize a large-scale card show. Kaan opens up about the challenges, stress, and risks involved, and why he believes the effort will be worth it once collectors come together under one roof.We also talk about the explosive growth of the card market in Turkey:-Physical TCG stores growing from just 2–3 to nearly 10 in only two years-Online card shops jumping from 1–2 to over 30-How events like the Istanbul Card Show helped create a real collector community-Why PCTR Winter Card Fest is another important step for the sceneFinally, we share our personal thoughts on the Pokémon card market and sealed products—not investment advice, just honest opinions on what we’re buying and why.Will PCTR Winter Card Fest be a success? Time will tell—but the passion and effort are clearly there. So if you’re into Pokémon cards, TCG events, or the global growth of the hobby, this one’s for you.