about me

hi, my name is maria! i'm 27 and have been a k-pop fan since i first found shinee’s music in 2010. i've been buying albums since i got into k-pop, but only started seriously collecting around 2016 and eventually got into collecting photocards in 2018.

tv shows

killing eve, parks and recreation, broad city, fleabag, a league of their own, abbott elementary, grey’s anatomy, ted lasso, hacks, white lotus

k-pop

shinee (jonghyun), dreamcatcher (ot7/sua), mamamoo (moonbyul), red velvet (ot5/irene), twice (jeongyeon, jihyo), aespa (ningning),
itzy (ryujin, chaeryeong), loona (hyunjin, haseul, chuu), snsd, b1a4, blackpink, i.o.i., wonder girls, exid, 2ne1, le sserafim, newjeans

other music

rina sawayama, tegan and sara, janelle monáe, lorde, paramore, lady gaga, arlo parks, lianne la havas, kehlani, muna, japanese breakfast, laufey
+ check out my last.fm for more!

my days with shinee

    who i collect

    shinee: ot5 (all korean releases, all japanese releases currently boycotting japanese releases), all korean solos, select non-album
    dreamcatcher: sua, select non-album and ot7 sets, any pcs i really like lol
    mamamoo: ot4, select non-album
    → moonbyul: all solo album, select non-album
    → wheein: all solo album, select non-album
    red velvet: irene (excluding kihnos), select solo/unit albums

    twice: jeongyeon, jihyo (with you-th–) chaeyoung (debut–ready to be), select ot9 sets
    aespa: winter (debut–girls), ningning (my world–)
    taeyeon: solo releases, excluding kihnos
    loona: mostly hyunjin, select ot12 sets, all
    post-loona projects casually

    unless indicated, i only collect album pcs
    and korean releases only.
    i do not collect any smcu or got the beat releases.

    trade info

    ⋅ i do NOT trade with personal or private accounts!
    ⋅ please be clear about what you would like to trade in your dm to me. i will delete your message if you offer something i'm not looking for. i will clearly state what i’m looking for in the caption.
    ⋅ time wasters will be blocked.
    ⋅ if you have less than 20 clickable proofs, i will ask that you send first. i will package and send out once i receive your part of the trade.
    ⋅ please expect to send a video of the item we're trading under a light with your username visible. i will do the same.
    ⋅ please be clear about any significant damages to the item you want to trade. however, i'm not picky about slight indents from other pcs.

    ⋅ i package with a penny sleeve in a toploader, inside of a greeting card. i use washi tape to seal the toploader and greeting card.
    ⋅ i don't write usernames on envelopes and will always send individual mailing proofs.
    ⋅ i don't mind if my username is on the envelope.
    ⋅ i only send trades with stamped mail, unless it's a larger inclusion or rare pc within the usa.
    ⋅ if it's a trade of a rare pc outside of the usa, i'm willing to send with registered mail or tracking if it's done on both sides.
    ⋅ i prefer to send the same day.
    ⋅ i will always send from my apartment’s locked usps outbox or from the post office.
    ⋅ if there is a delay on my end, i will always provide an update through dms or my story.

    sale info

    ⋅ i do NOT sell to personal or private accounts!
    ⋅ please be clear about what you would like to buy in your dm to me.
    ⋅ i will send a video of the item under a light with my username visible.
    ⋅ i will be clear about any significant damages to the pc. if slight indents from other pcs is something that bothers you, please let me know.
    ⋅ i package with a penny sleeve in a toploader, inside of a greeting card. i use washi tape to seal the toploader and greeting card.
    ⋅ i prefer to send stamped, but if it's a larger inclusion or rare item i will be happy to send tracked if you're willing to cover the cost.

    ⋅ i do not write usernames on envelopes and will always send individual mailing proofs.
    ⋅ i will always send from my apartment’s locked usps outbox or from the post office.
    ⋅ if there is a delay on my end, i will always provide an update through dms or my story.

    prices

    ⋅ paypal f&f is my preferred method of payment, but venmo and zelle are fine as well. cc might be accepted in rare cases. i do not have cashapp.
    stamped (within the u.s.): $1
    → heavier stamped items: +$0.20 per ounce
    stamped (worldwide): $2
    all other shipping costs will depend on the item.