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Buying a pre-owned doll vs. buying a doll from the company

May 15, 2005

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Which do you prefer?

  1. Pre-owned

  2. Brand-new

  3. Don't care

Multiple votes are allowed.
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    1. I'd only ever bought new dolls, until I bought a Dollzone Nina, second hand. Only... I didn't bond with her like I did my other dolls. I don't know if that was because she was not new, though I doubt it, but I ended up selling her to one of my really good friends - so that I can still see her if I want to, but she now lives with someone who loves her like she deserves.

      I think for now, I'm going to stick with new dolls, unless it really is a doll that I can't find anywhere else.
       
      #361 Sparrow, Jan 19, 2008
    2. new, used, don't matter. just depends on which way is easier for me to get'em. i have 2.5 second hand. and 1.5 new.
       
      #362 kuraiangels, Jan 19, 2008
    3. Best thing about buying second-hand? Less of a waiting time. :lol: I find that if the 'wear' from being previously loved is minimal, such as a few small scratches that can easily be sanded away, there's really no point in going for a pristine-fresh company doll. A few times you can find GREAT deals second-hand, too, which is a bit of a plus. So I guess I prefer "previously loved" dolls. My girl, Lunetta, was bought second-hand from another member here on DoA. I have yet to find another MSD who really catches my eye quite as much as her. x3
       
      #363 Citrus, Jan 23, 2008
    4. My first doll was second hand and I just didn't bond with him well at all. So much so that I'm worrying about the Breakaway that I've bought which is truly rediculous.

      I think I'll go for as new from now on. It just has a special feel to it... with my other boy I never felt like he was completely mine because he wasn't made for me.
       
      #364 Topaz, Jan 23, 2008
    5. I have 2 dolls straight from the companies and 1 that was previously owned that isn't quite home yet. I liked dealing with the previously owned doll. It was fun, in a weird business type way. XD

      The companies didn't talk to me, I like that contact.
       
      #365 Hoshu_Nox, Jan 23, 2008
    6. I prefer new. But when my favorite dolls are out of stock or too expensive, I'll choose pre-owned dolls~~
       
      #366 chichi711, Jan 23, 2008
    7. I have two pre owned and two new. It doesn't make a difference to me, though I had some trouble removing Hiroji's old face up. Pre owned don't have the wait, which is nice.
       
      #367 jemisard, Jan 24, 2008
    8. As long as I get the doll I want, I don't mind owning pre owned dolls. Actually I bought most of my dolls from different sellers on DoA and never had any kinds of problems.
      Especially the limited editions are impossible to buy from the store once they are sold out so buying them secondhand is the only option. Also giving a home to a previously owned and loved doll makes me happy. :)
       
      #368 purplepaws, Jan 24, 2008
    9. i have 5 pre owned dolls and one i bought new.

      i love buying pre owned dolls they have more character i think :)
       
      #369 pixieblue, Jan 24, 2008
    10. i would love to get a preowned dolls if i can find one i like. since i hate the pain of ordering online, customs, shippings and all that stuff. A pre-owned doll would definitely make it easier~

      plus u can always call the previous owner for help and maybe earn a friend in return =D
       
      #370 chibichan, Jan 24, 2008
    11. I would have no problem with a previously owned doll. In fact, I'd probably prefer one. It not only would add to the personality, it would give it extra history.
       
      #371 Mariye, Feb 3, 2008
    12. For me either are fine.... 1/2 of my boys are previously loved and 1/2 are fresh from the pouring tanks LOL
       
      #372 anavel, Feb 3, 2008
    13. I like the idea of the new BJD much more than the previously owned, just because, you can safely know that only people of the company of touched it so far. So it gives security, but you know, there are some dolls which you have to buy previously owned, just because they are no longer being made and out of stock. That would make a great deal of sense to me.​
       
      #373 Gunter von Christ, Feb 3, 2008
    14. No preference. Depends on the doll ~
       
      #374 bluemuse, Feb 3, 2008
    15. Either! My OD Tae is second-hand, but the Puki's will be brand-new - when they get here (oh, i hate the wait. . .)
       
      #375 corchen, Feb 4, 2008
    16. I would love to find a second hand doll I could buy. I think it gives it an extra something, and I'd know I wouldn't break it as soon as I touched it. Plus if I have a question I might be able to ask the person who'd had it- if they're still talking to me after all my dumb FAQs.
       
      #376 Rhoswyn, Feb 4, 2008
    17. A second hand doll would be a cheaper way to start the hobby or to practice on..
       
      #377 javasoy, May 9, 2008
    18. I prefer new ^___^ But then I haven't bought a doll second hand before so I don;t really know? o.o; Though if I had an option, I would prefer to buy it straight from the company oAo
       
      #378 limedragon, May 9, 2008
    19. I'm never had a doll before. My first will be new and fresh. I wonder what it will be like. I just have this really bad habbit of thinking that the only dolls I want are by Volks. I have to wait until the end of August for my doll to arrive.
       
      #379 gumbijusti, May 9, 2008
    20. I have and like both. In fact, one of my dolls is a fresh-from-the-factory head with a pre-owned body.
       
      #380 La Sultana, May 9, 2008
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