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advice to your past self

Jan 9, 2017

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    1. The dolls aren't invincible... Yes, they can be sturdy and survive a fall or two on the table without damage but standing them on concrete near a canal, where wind is ever present, is not a good idea. Ever. Same goes for taking photos everywhere where there's wind and you're too far to catch the doll. Or there's too many of them to catch. BE CAREFUL!
       
      #21 DarkSun, Jan 11, 2017
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    2. Please, don't be shy and boring as you usually are and start with the fantasy dolls, you won't regret it and you will have so much fun!
       
      #22 Yami_Hanako, Jan 15, 2017
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    3. To my past self, you should've gotten into this hobby sooner! Research more on how dolls are to be maintained, as they don't simply sit pretty on your shelf; you must take good care of them. Look around at more companies before latching onto a few, you may find some gorgeous sculpts that you thought you wouldn't like!
       
      #23 Koru, Jan 15, 2017
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    4. Self, don't sell the Yukinojo or the Bermann 77, no matter HOW much you could use the $$$$!
       
      #24 Cynthia in FlintHills, Jan 16, 2017
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    5. Don't buy the first bjd you see and do not impulse buy other dolls or accessories. Think it through and shell your OCs as they will mean a lot more to you that way.
       
      #25 Kavarr, Jan 16, 2017
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    6. GET IPLEHOUSE TATIANA BEFORE ITS TOO LATE
      lol :sweat
       
      #26 ekdraws, Oct 11, 2018
    7. Don't obsess about the yellowing or whitening. Just buy the colour you like, if you don't, you'll regret it.
       
      #27 Lilla, Oct 12, 2018
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    8. I go along with doing research, do not impulse buy and save for the doll you really want! The main thing I would tell myself is take better care of their boxes and start a permanent place to store COAs!
       
      #28 Terry Duennenberg, Oct 12, 2018
    9. Take your time and only buy the dolls you really, really like. There is no need to rush getting them completed too. And the fewer bjds the better! Quality over quantity.
       
      #29 kurogane, Oct 12, 2018
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    10. My advice to my past self is
      Don't impulse buy! Don't make purchases that don't fit your OCs, you'll only end up selling them. You'll have horrible stress and anxiety from doll sales and having dolls you have no plans or feelings for. Yes, it's hard when you're in a "I want it, I need it" mode, but it'll pass and it'll be better in the long run, I promise.
      (I just need to actually listen to my own advice)
       
      #30 NamelessPierrot, Oct 12, 2018
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    11. Trust your gut! If a doll excites you, it's the right one. If a potential deal seems too good to be true, it is.
       
      #31 Redfaery, Oct 12, 2018
    12. Just because two of your core character were comfortably in chosen sculpt even when you're just looking at shop pics, does not mean that the third character will react the same way. Wait for the next sculpt if you still don't feel more than 75% synchronisation between character and shop's doll pics.

      And it doesn't matter how popular a company's dolls are among your peers. Keep resisting and stick to the doll style you like. You and your doll will both be happier for it.

      And don't be afraid to sew..
       
      #32 Shiniwa, Oct 12, 2018
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    13. Be more meticulous about lung protection! (I haven't gotten sick, but safety still matters)
       
      #33 saraquill, Oct 13, 2018
    14. Go to tumblr/insta/youtube and look into community discourse BEFORE buying your first doll!!! This market is much different from Monster Highs and any other collectibles you've owned, don't get taken for a sucker!
       
      #34 0bsequi0us, Oct 13, 2018
    15. Drop the dude, keep the doll.
       
      #35 ZylphiaCrowley, Oct 13, 2018
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    16. "Get a delf soony. Just trust me" xD
      Also I guess not so much for the beginning, but all the years to come after. I know which doll I missed and which ones I shouldn't have bought. I'd give past-me a list :B
       
      #36 sahoma, Oct 13, 2018
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    17. Do not start. Dolls are not drugs, once addicted you can't quit. :lol:
       
      #37 YuliyaYakuba, Oct 13, 2018
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    18. That is the sweetest thing I've read all day!!
       
      #38 Starling77, Oct 13, 2018
    19. dont buy out of impulsiveness
       
      #39 dec141998, Oct 14, 2018
    20. Get the doll you want ASAP otherwise you’ll have a really hard time looking for it afterwards when it’s gone :)
       
      #40 677looneyluna, Oct 14, 2018
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