I am a long-time collector with a deep interest in the history, symbolism, and artistic development of cards. My collection is highly diverse and includes tarot decks, playing cards, limited editions, facsimiles, and unusual contemporary publications. I do not collect cards solely for their aesthetic value or rarity; I also regard each deck as a cultural and historical document. Research and documentation are therefore essential parts of my collecting activity. I carefully examine publication details, creators, printing techniques, iconography, and the historical background of individual decks. I am particularly interested in obscure editions and cards for which reliable bibliographic information is difficult to find. Over the years, I have developed extensive knowledge of specialist literature, catalogues, archives, and international card-publishing traditions. I regularly compare different editions and record details that may help identify, date, or better understand rare decks. My approach combines the passion of a collector with the precision of an independent researcher. Through the preservation and documentation of my collection, I hope to contribute to a deeper appreciation of cards as objects of art, history, and human imagination.