How does the shop work?

[Isabella_Hope]

I am having some trouble understanding how the shop works. When we purchase an item, what happens after? Is it just for fun and to show off what we have bought or do we actually get to receive the item?

 

[ONF]

I am having some trouble understanding how the shop works. When we purchase an item, what happens after? Is it just for fun and to show off what we have bought or do we actually get to receive the item?

Most of the items (such as albums and gifts) are just for show, but the cards can be used to get free Kpop merchandise.
Please look at this thread for more information about the cards:

KProfiles Challenge - Win Kpop Goodies (Inactive)

KPofiles Challenge is KProfiles' way to reward its active users. Everyone who completes their collection of cards (1 card from each level from 1 to 14 + a logo) wins brand new Kpop goodies shipped for free directly to their home. The cards are 'bought' with Credits earned for simply posting...

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