does anyone feel like they've spent too much money?

You guys are making me feel so much better. I work small jobs and spent most of my earnings from two of the jobs on dolls and accessories and I haven't received the dolls yet. But the common theme here is "THEY MAKE ME HAPPY." And that makes me smile. I have had a pretty hard time and I wanted to do something that made me happy. And one doll simply had to have her fairy companion. Right???

 

My Homme Ducan... he cost so much with all his stuff and face up... I hit a bad patch with money and I just hated him a little, I regretted buying him... I was thinking about selling him a little... But It's all good agen now and I can't truly regret it. He's my perfect doll, I love all my 5 current guys but he is my grail and he always was. His face up is a little different to what I wanted but its perfect for him, his clothes look so good on him, he's utterly so beautiful to me and I am so glad I got over the hateful patch! He needs his comrades more than ever now!

 

I think that with how well the dolls hold their value if properly cared for, I don't feel that I've spent too much on them.
Their clothes even seem to hold value pretty well.
If at some point down the road I decide the hobby is no longer for me I know I can walk away with most of my money.
For now I just make sure that I'm spending responsibly.

 

Sometimes my doll purchases end up costing more than I'd like/expect Due to shipping costs, exchange rates, surprise customs taxes, proxy fees... I can deal with the cost of the items themselves, since I decided to buy them, but one time I ended up paying an extra $20-25 for just a pair of eyes. Another time I bought a doll from Yahoo Japan Auctions, the doll cost 60, 000 yen, with proxy and shipping, it was 72,200 yen, and with exchange rate it was $768. So it felt like I paid $168 just to get the doll to me, yikes.

 

I'm currenty having that feeling ...
In the beginning of juli I ordered a doll from spiritdoll (pyrus) because I just fell in love with his innocent face
But then Soom came along and slapped me in the face with a new version of Shale, which has been a wishlist-doll for me since he first came out. So I ended up ordering him too, which are 2 dolls in less than a month.

I always kept it a value for me not to order 2 dolls at the same time, because they are so costly. But for this one time I sinned ... and the cost of wigs/eyes etc is still on the way ...

So yeh, I feel like I have spent too much lately, but luckily I can afford it this moment, so there is no reason for regret ^^
I will try to keep myself to my rule after this, everyone has a soft spot once in a while

 

Well, I can't say I've spent too much, only when I see that the delivery costs more than the item...

 

God yes! I have spent too much on my dolls and I feel so guilty about it. It might stem from having kids. I keep thinking I could have saved that money for my kids education, retirement etc.

But they are super pretty... And they really are the only thing I do for myself anymore.

 

My dolls are my guilty pleasure. I always think I could use the money to go travel or something else, but in the end I use much on dolls and it makes me really happy and that is the important thing for me ^^

 

I currently have that feeling as we speak since I'm about to purchase my first doll once I find her. Shipping fees and customs seem like dangerous extra fees lurking behind the corner. Honestly, it's something I've never worried about before but with such an expensive item as a BJD it's something to think about. I'm also one of those people who orders tiny things from everywhere so shipping and customs tend to be the priciest things I have to pay for...

I hope to keep track of what I spend of this hobby as soon as my doll arrives, it seems fun to actually see what you've put into this hobby besides your energy~

 

Is there anyone who has not? Personally I only get nauseous when I consider the overall cost of my collection, however I do understand its all money I've worked for and saved painstakingly and every penny is well spent on them because well, they make me happy? And that's quite alright because that's what hobbies are supposed to do.

 

I couldn't have said it better. I don't like to think about how much I've invested into this hobby. But I love these dolls and they bring me so much happiness that it justifies the cost haha.

 

sometimes i feel like i should not buy that. item for said amount. my first doll only cost me $120 and i felt like she was a great deal.. and i love her to bits. but buying clothes and shoes sometimes i feel like they are way to much.. i mean i dont even spend that much on a pair of shoes for myself. my second doll was $530 i saved up for her and worked hard for the money. i dont feel like i spend to much on her. and oddly i dont feel like her clothes cost to much.. maybe cuz she was a costly doll.. so she needs things that are nice. im not to sure.

i guess im cheap.. i like paying under $20 for anything.. like outfits shoes and so on. i even started making YOSD clothes to sell so i can buy other stuff i want for my dolls!!

 

I don't usually think about it once the money is out of my account. Once the transaction is done, it's done and it's not my money anymore. I pretty much have this outlook on everything financially. I don't spend money if I don't have it. Also, I like to think of my dolls as being worth the money if I ever really needed to sell them. Same goes for accessories/props. I can always sell stuff for my money back.

 

I get that feeling sometimes, however as long as I don't blow all my money on dolls and dolly stuff and make sure I have enough left over to save and survive on, what's the harm?

 

I am new to the hobby and I already feel guilty for spending as much as I have! I feel like I need to be saving more for retirement or unexpected expenses all of the time, and I don't make much money... so I will probably never have a lot of dolls

 

Ummmmm. Everyday of my life. LOL.

 

OMG YES! But I plan on spending much more lol!

 

All the time. With over 90 and all their stuff....yes...all the freaking time!

 

I know for a fact that i spent way too much But since i make funds selling other things, i try not to feel too bad. I just cannot stop buying even though i have no time to play with them. I keep thinking, later when the kids are grown and when i have a larger house then i can enjoy.

 

Probaly and my wishlist isn't getting cheaper.... But everytime I see my dolls they make me smile, so its all worth it.