Since my previous job no longer inspired me, in 2008 my current business partner, Jack van den Born, encouraged me to finally pursue what my heart desires. A few years earlier, I had discovered my talent and, above all, my passion for online sales via marketplaces (like eBay) by chance. What began as a rigorous cleanup grew into a serious online business. After a few months, Topvintage was officially and truly born on April 1, 2008.