are you afraid of losing intrest?

no, I mean even if I did I'd keep the dolls
I mean people here aren't idiots like the people in my other hobby are
so I lost interest in that

 

Not really.
DOlls have been a part of my life since 2006. I've taken breaks from them, but I always come back to them and when I do I always find some new reason to fall in love with the hobby again and again. In the future, they'll probably end up becoming decorations around my house.

 

I did lose interest, several times. This was in particular dolls though. I've had about 6 dolls or so that I loved in the beginning but eventually got no attention anymore. So I sold them, and got other dolls in return that sparked my interest again. I'm completely happy with my current bunch, and I don't fear I'll lose interest again.
And if I do when I get older, I won't regret all the money I spent, simply because of how much this hobby has done for me.

 

Before I purchased my first doll, I was afraid of it. But after lurking forums and photostreams for about a year, I really became intent on making my first doll purchase. Three dolls in, and hopefully more to come, I truly doubt that I'll stop enjoying bjds. I know life can get crazy sometimes, and I won't always have dolls in the forefront of my mind, but I truly think I'll continue to get enjoyment from them, since they incorporate a lot of my other interests (such as sewing, miniatures, drawing, and photography).

 

WOW! Haha, this is the exact question I needed answered! But the truth is, once you hold something dear to you, it is hard to completely let it go.There are things that I adored and obsessed over unhealthily in my pre-teen days, which, no matter how much I try to deny or ignore, I re-visit (rather subconsciously) from time to time.
So, although I have some reserves about getting a doll, and similar worries to you, I also don't think that you can throw away something you are passionate about or have a true interest in so easily.
So it depends on how this obsession/hobby came about. If it was just for the sake of it, or just because the people around you did the same, then there is no point.

 

I totally agree as well!!

 

Admittedly I have lost interest in my dolls for almost a year, but eventually I came back to them. I think it was because I got into cosplay and all my time and money went towards that. Now I'm messing around with doll stuff and making costumes at the same time so I'm not really afraid of losing interest in my dolls again. And if I do, I'll come back to them eventually, especially once I get a decent job to pay for all this stuff.

 

Me too, and I decided to order my doll anyway, even if I KNEW I would lose interest. I did it as a "once in a lifetime" thing... I could easily save the needed amount of money so I figured I could spoil myself for once ;P.
Another thing I knew in advance is that I wasn't going to keep more than 1, max 2 bjds at the same time, so being sure I wouldn't get "addicted" to this hobby made me more relaxed when I ordered my first doll.
By the way... five years later I'm still interested and fascinated by BJDs.

 

:O That's encouraging XD

 

I'm actually terrified that what's gonna make me lose interest is the wait time. That and I do happen to lose interest in things after awhile...I guess will just have to wait and see what happens when my dolls get here

 

If I did, I'd keep them anyway. I've spent wayyyy too much money O.o Besides, they look perty.

 

I agree completely. I am still somewhat drawn by my past interest and obsessions and I do have longstanding ones (anime, manga since I was 12, I still read like crazy, love skiing, ect.). I suppose I know at certian points in my life I may not have as much time for the hobby maybe in my last year of post secondary, getting a house and other busy times in life, but I'm not afraid of ever losing interest entirely although I'll have to slow down the epedemic of dolly growth in my house at some point. I do somewhat worry for my friends who have recently gotten into the hobby or started byuing their first dolls since I'm not sure how long their interest will hold compared to mine. It'll be odd to have them with no more dolls and me... the same. ^^ That may not end up too badly for me if they have dolls I like. (but I still hope it doesn't come to that...)

 

I wouldn't really worry about that if I'm honest. I highly doubt they would just throw away the dolls they spent so much money on. I still have my collection of beyblade stadiums and box of Yugioh (I have completely forgotten how to spell that o_0) and pokemon cards somewhere. I think it all depends on if they truly like the dolls or are just doing it for the sake of it.

 

I worry once in a while when I remember how much money I spent and how little time I usually have to devote to my darlings. Then I hop back onto the forum and find something else interesting to do with my dolls and I get excited all over again. I'm easy like that thank goodness.

 

I am actually very very worried about this, more so because of the money and effort put in to get my dolls in the first place. I'm kind of new to this hobby but I knew that this was what I wanted to do ever since I laid my eyes on bjds... so if I do lose interest, I don't think I'd have the heart to let them go. (compared with another hobby, I mean I've been into anime for about 5+ years now and I would still never throw away my manga/posters/figurines [I tend to hoard things..] and plus there's always new anime/manga coming out...)
...But then again, if no one buys them, they'll just be taking up space. But like other people have mentioned above, there's a lot to do with these dolls (and companies are always releasing new things!!) so... it's not likely, but I'm hoping that I don't tire of this hobby any time soon!!

 

I really dont think im in any danger of losing interest soon, and Im not afraid of it *knocks on wood* My dollie collection is growing and i find that I really enjoy the "hunt" and finding a beautiful dollie to bring home. It focuses me alot as far as spending and time so even when Im not playing with my dolls or looking at them I enjoy knowing theyre there and that theyre always going to be there. Worst case scenario I can sell some off to pay emergency bills but I dont think I would be able to just because I was bored of them. that provides some financial stability for a while as they continue to keep me happy

 

I wouldn't mind losing interest, just a little bit. Maybe then I can return to the World of Warcraft... Why are there only so many hours in the day?!

 

:O You left world of warcraft? Please tell me you didn't?! WOW! Haha, I could never abandon WoW o_0

 

I can't really say that I'm worried about loosing interest in my doll. I may not be as into the hobby itself one day, but it's hard for me to loose interest in things I collect. There may be a day that I don't play with my doll as much, but he'll still be close to me.