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It has come to the attention of forum staff that Dollshe Craft has ceased communications with dealers and customers, has failed to provide promised refunds for the excessive waits, and now has wait times surpassing 5 years in some cases. Forum staff are also concerned as there are claims being put forth that Dollshe plans to close down their doll making company. Due to the instability of the company, the lack of communication, the lack of promised refunds, and the wait times now surpassing 5 years, we strongly urge members to research the current state of this company very carefully and thoroughly before deciding to place an order. For more information please see the Dollshe waiting room. Do not assume this cannot happen to you or that your order will be different.Dismiss Notice
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Dollshe Craft and all dolls created by Dollshe, including any dolls created under his new or future companies, including Club Coco BJD are now banned from Den of Angels. Dollshe and the sculptor may not advertise his products on this forum. Sales may not be discussed, no news threads may be posted regarding new releases. This ban does not impact any dolls by Dollshe ordered by November 8, 2023. Any dolls ordered after November 8, 2023, regardless of the date the sculpt was released, are banned from this forum as are any dolls released under his new or future companies including but not limited to Club Coco BJD. This ban does not apply to other company dolls cast by Dollshe as part of a casting agreement between him and the actual sculpt or company and those dolls may still be discussed on the forum. Please come to Ask the Moderators if you have any questions.Dismiss Notice
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There are several methods for purchasing new dolls. | There are several methods for purchasing new dolls. | ||
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Many companies have websites from which English-speakers can order. Most of these sites operate on a simple shopping cart system. Payment methods vary between companies, ranging from [[Paypal]] to credit card to bank wire. | Many companies have websites from which English-speakers can order. Most of these sites operate on a simple shopping cart system. Payment methods vary between companies, ranging from [[Paypal]] to credit card to bank wire. | ||
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Some stores, such as [[Volks]] and [[Soom]] have physical stores where buyers can purchase their dolls in person. Some distributors also have physical stores and keep a stock of dolls on-hand for immediate purchase. | Some stores, such as [[Volks]] and [[Soom]] have physical stores where buyers can purchase their dolls in person. Some distributors also have physical stores and keep a stock of dolls on-hand for immediate purchase. | ||
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− | Den of Angels has the largest second-hand market for BJD in the world. The | + | Den of Angels has the largest second-hand market for BJD in the world. The Marketplace is organized by size (Large, Mini, and Tiny). Threads function as classified ads to connect buyers and sellers to perform individual transactions. |
All transactions on Den of Angels are considered to be "at your own risk;" aside from banning dishonest sellers, Den of Angels does not moderate individual transactions and is unable to assist in problematic situations. | All transactions on Den of Angels are considered to be "at your own risk;" aside from banning dishonest sellers, Den of Angels does not moderate individual transactions and is unable to assist in problematic situations. |
Latest revision as of 16:39, 23 January 2015
Most companies do not keep a stock of their dolls on hand; rather, they will make the doll after the order has been placed and paid. Production schedules vary between companies, but the standard wait time ranges from a few days to several months.
A good way to find out how long a company takes to fulfill orders is to read their feedback threads on Den of Angels.
Before buying any doll, new or used, potential buyers should research the reputation and legitimacy of the seller.
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New dolls
There are several methods for purchasing new dolls.
Ordering directly from the company
Many companies have websites from which English-speakers can order. Most of these sites operate on a simple shopping cart system. Payment methods vary between companies, ranging from Paypal to credit card to bank wire.
Ordering from a distributor
Some companies also sell through international distributors. These distributors often carry dolls from more than one company; they may have the advantage of lower shipping costs (if they are located in the buyer's country) or other store promotions or policies that that may not be available ordering directly from the maker (such as layaway).
Shopping in person
Some stores, such as Volks and Soom have physical stores where buyers can purchase their dolls in person. Some distributors also have physical stores and keep a stock of dolls on-hand for immediate purchase.
Used dolls
Den of Angels Marketplace
Den of Angels has the largest second-hand market for BJD in the world. The Marketplace is organized by size (Large, Mini, and Tiny). Threads function as classified ads to connect buyers and sellers to perform individual transactions.
All transactions on Den of Angels are considered to be "at your own risk;" aside from banning dishonest sellers, Den of Angels does not moderate individual transactions and is unable to assist in problematic situations.
Purchasing through auction website
eBay, Yahoo!Japan auctions, and other auction sites occasionally have BJDs for auction by private owners. This is considered the riskiest method for buying BJD as there are many bootleggers who sell through these services.