MOA Collector Spotlight: Meghan, Building Community Through TXT OT5 Photocard Collecting
I’m so excited to share this month’s MOA Collector Spotlight! Meghan’s responses really capture something I love about collecting: it’s not just about the cards, it’s also about the people, the memories, and the community that grows around them.
You can find Meghan on Instagram at @soobinpctrades. She’s been a MOA since the Blue Hour era in early 2021. She’s been collecting since she became a fan, which means her collection has grown right alongside her love for TXT.
Meghan biases Soobin, but she also collects OT5,.Her main focus is TXT OT5 photocard collecting and her collection includes album photocards, POBs, lucky draws, Japan exclusives, merch, and signed items.. When I asked how she would describe her collecting style, she said it’s all about completion — especially when it comes to getting full sets for all members, with the added goal of collecting every Soobin she can on the side.
There’s something so satisfying about seeing a full OT5 set come together, especially with album photocards. It’s the kind of goal that takes time, patience, and a lot of care, but it’s also one of the most rewarding parts of collecting.
When I asked Meghan about her most treasured item, she shared that she has a set signed during send-off at the last tour, and that it’s definitely the piece she treasures most. And how could it not be? A signed set is already special, but one that’s connected to a live experience like send-off feels even more meaningful. The set holds a memory, not just a place in a binder.
What I really loved about Meghan’s answers is how clearly collecting is tied to the people in her life. She shared that when she looks at her collection, she thinks about all the people who have helped her trade to get it where it is now. She also mentioned that a lot of her friends know how important TXT is to her and have helped her get her sets, and that collecting has become a big bonding thing between her and her sister.
I loved that answer because it says so much about what collecting can be. Yes, it’s exciting to finish a set or find a rare card, but it’s also about the people who helped you get there. Sometimes a collection ends up holding memories of friendships, family, and little moments of kindness just as much as it holds photocards.
Meghan also shared that one of her favorite parts of collecting is meeting people who love TXT as much as she does. And even more than that, she said collecting has influenced her to host her own TXT events and create spaces for fans to interact.
Some people collect quietly, some people trade all the time, and some people take that love for the fandom and turn it into something bigger that brings other people together. Creating spaces for MOAs to connect is such a special thing, and it says a lot about the kind of energy Meghan brings to the community.
When it comes to advice for other collectors, Meghan shared something I think every collector needs to hear: “If it makes you happy go for it! It’s not a competition either collecting is different for everyone so don’t feel bad if it takes longer to complete a set than someone else.”
It’s so easy to compare your collection to someone else’s, especially in a hobby where people share templates, hauls, and completed pages all the time. But collecting is personal. Some people finish quickly, some people build slowly, some people collect every version, and some people only pick up a few cards they really love. None of that makes one collection better than another.
The best collections are the ones that make you happy.
I also loved the way Meghan ended her responses: “I love TXT and want to keep sharing the love with other fans!”
That really feels like the heart of her feature. Her collection isn’t just about completion or rare finds. It’s also about connection, shared excitement, and giving that love back to the fandom.
Thank you so much to Meghan for being this month’s featured collector 💙
If you want to keep up with her collection, go show her some love on Instagram at @soobinpctrades. And if you’d like to be featured in a future MOA Collector Spotlight, fill out the application here! Keep an eye out — your collection could be
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