Do you like the idea of "limited" dolls?

Heh, if you ask me - ALL dolls are limited, you cant find two identical.. We change them with make-up, clothing, hair - everything! But I rather like idea of limited ones with some special parts or unique face, many of them are so pretty~

 

I think I like the idea of "limited" even though there are some "limited" ones that I really want but got sold out long ago but it does not mean that I don't like that idea but it shows that it's special. Of course if you ask is it fair, I would just say it's a subjective issue because to me, if you choose to have fairness then you just have to give up on the word "limited" and if you choose "limited" then that will be first-come-first-serve >___<

 

Hate/Love relationship here. On one hand I like how there is the possibility of owning a sculpt that not many people have, making it more valuable. On the other hand, it turns into a 'now or never' sort of situation, and companies just seem to make them a surprise which can really mess up one's doll plans... >__<"

 

I do when I have money. :P Unfortunately my dream doll, a LUTS Spica, was already sold out when I discovered BJDs. I'd probably donate a kidney for that doll. I love the beauty and workmanship that goes into limiteds, and I've always thought before buying a doll, "What if a limited comes out I have to have?" I would have gotten a Soom Minette, but some last minute bills got in my way. I finally got hooked by a limited doll I never would have picked before, that I will hopefully be ordering tomorrow. Her limited status is helping me make the decision to get her, since I don't want to miss the opportunity. They definitely mess up doll plans, as my floating head's body will have to wait awhile longer now.

The things I dislike about limiteds is the reduced risk of finding said doll again later, and trying to keep the doll in pristine condition, and not ruin faceups and things. This worries me a little, as I'm very hands-on with my dolls.

 

I like limited. For me, scarcity adds to the fun of collecting in many ways. It gives a good excuse to say the doll is "collectible" or an "investment" -- that being my most recent explanation for spending my life savings on dolls. Har, har...and true.

I know waiting and searching, and possibly giving up a kidney {?} can be painful,,,but it also adds great anticipation and joy when the doll you want is found. The first doll that captured my heart was a Binli on deviantArt. That doll was the one that seriously started my avalanche of dolls. And in the first weeks of my collecting I caught a Binli on eBay. I'm still thrilled. She has a smirk, like she knows she started the force field that now draws dolls to my house. The idea of buying limited adds excitement for me.

I think it also helps to keep the dolls circulating on the secondary market and all sorts of benefits go along with that. A different thread perhaps?

 

I love the idea of "limited" dolls... I like the idea of owning a doll that isn't super cliche or really popular. Having a limited doll makes it all the more special for collectors.
And life isn't fair. If you're in to dolls, you should put money aside and reserve it for "When I stumble across a limited doll I really want." If it's so important. But even if you miss a sale, there will always be another doll out there.

 

I love the idea of limited dolls because, just like any hobby, it gives you a chance to get a really rare product which is highly exciting. It's like when you buy a certain brand name of sweater (not that it's good to be materialistic). It's nice when you can purchase nice things that no one else has, you know?

 

The only real problem with it is the "falling in love" syndrome that happens to most doll collectors when you see a doll you absolutely LOVE and have to have. Obviously this is a problem if there is a lack of money and the doll you happen to fall head over heels for is a limited. Sad days! :C

 

I like the idea, although I myself would never consider buying a limited doll. It's cool if you want to, though!

 

I really like the idea of limited dolls, because as mentioned, it brings a more "unique" feel to have a limited doll. I also like that the things that come with the dolls are also limited, to only make that feel stronger.

I've been looking at limited dolls many times, but poor as I am, I've never had money for them when they were selling. I wish to get a limited doll someday, because it brings that special feel to it. So all in all, I really like the idea

 

I understand why companies do it, impulse buying and what have you, but it can sometimes be very frustrating. I own a number of limited dolls that I missed the order period for and had to hunt down in the marketplace after the fact. This can get very trying and expensive, in an already expensive hobby.

But on the other hand, if I am able to get my hands on the doll in question, the excitement is generally a bit more than just the thrill of adding another beautiful doll to my collection. It's definitely more rewarding after all the hard work.

It never really made any difference to me, though, if my doll is rare or common. I like the doll for the sculpt and I figure if I want my doll to be unique or special I can give him/her/zir an interesting faceup/tattoos/scars/beauty marks/birthmarks/etc.

 

I think perhaps I am not yet deeply involved enough in the hobby to really long for any limited dolls. I have windowshopped around and while I think many of the Limiteds are beautiful, I don't really mind owning a popular doll/scuplt and I don't really care how many other people have the same doll as me. Like many above me have said, once a person gets a doll, it's going to become OOAK anyway just because all of us are going to choose to customize our dolls in our own unique ways. Unless of course someone is trying to blatantly copy someone else's doll, but that's a whole different topic...

 

Part of me (and my wallet) wish that there is no 'limited edition' dolls and that it shouldn't become a business where it becomes an auction but another part of me says that it's just the pure satisfaction of owning one and knowing you are among the chosen few.

 

I don't like this.
I think it makes dolls more expensive , and with a lot of speculation.
I don't like the idea that some people can buy dolls not because they like them, but only to resell them after a while at a higher price to the real dolls lovers.
Ok that's life, I know I can't change that, but I don't like this.
My experience is tiny though and only with Volks dolls, I don't know if it is the same problem with other companies.
I think each doll is unique btw, with the life and the customisation their owners have put in them.
I can understand some people like this idea of limited, no problem, it is just my opinion.

 

I would have to say yes and no. Like some people have said already~
I like the idea of limited dolls because for one it's obviously unique. When I was deciding whether or not to just get a regular Dollfie from Volks store or a Lottery Limited edition one, I kinda had that desire for my Dollfie to have a unique face sculpt/feature. Of course, I wouldn't mind so much for the customized version because then I can customize the face to my liking. I also like the fact that because it's limited, if I ever want to back out on the whole hobby or if I didn't want to keep her any longer I can sell it for the price more than I bought it for. (As selfish as that sounds, but you know profit is always good)

The reason I'd hate the idea of limited dolls would be for one, even if I did enter the lottery to win the limited doll there's a chance I'd lose and then I'd be sad. ;w;
Also sad the fact that old versions are not available anymore even though they are so nice. *Just found out about Dolls/Dollfie* And when I came across an old version of DD I wanted, I was pretty much sad that she wasn't available anymore unless I can find her/buy her at a pricey cost. (And used)

And I think the fact that these popular limited Dolls so popular is because it's limited? If it were just available to everyone it wouldn't make it very special? Or at least that's how I view it.

 

This is pretty much exactly how I feel about limiteds. Fortunately for me, though, I haven't yet seen a limited that I liked enough to want to save for/buy.

 

I like the idea of limited dolls; it comes to that whole "having your own unique doll" concept. Of course I'm jealous of those who have the ones that I want, and cannot have..but I can appreciate that doll more because it is so limited.

 

I like limited dolls, they're pretty and often very unique. While i'm never really able to buy one of them it's still nice to look at them from time to time and hope that someday i can get them second hand. XD;; And if you do get one it makes them a little more special because they're limited and only available for a little bit. ; v;

 

I'm mixed here as well. I like the idea of limited dolls with unique attributes - be it parts or extra options like horns/feet or some kind of special addition to the doll that no other doll like it has. I'm a little bit iffy on things like, "Oh the faceup is limited." or "Oh the hair is limited." because to me, that's not exactly as special as fantasy parts or a special sculpt altogether.

I missed out on Vesuvia because I wasn't in the hobby until years after she was released and she's now super rare. She was my grail doll, but now that I found out that her tail is hooked on a special part of her torso, that makes it harder to acquire. Oh well. So I guess, in summary, I like the idea of limited dolls with different sculpts, different parts, etc. That, to me, is truly limited. Not a faceup and not things like eyes or wigs. You know? If it's going to be limited, I want it to be like BAM. LIMITED.

 

Personally, I don't feel either way about it. I own a LE myself, but he was rather cheap in comparison to most that you see on the market xD. The companies who make the dolls have the right to try whatever marketing gimmicks they want to sell them, and if that includes making limited edition, then go for it. It's better than making -every- doll limited or something like that. Besides, they take their time with the limited ones and end up making really nice dolls in a lot of cases that I'm not sure some would bother doing if it wasn't for a limited edition.