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Dolpa 13 Pre-orders at Doll Hobby

May 6, 2005

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    1. This being the first time I pre-order a doll through Doll & Hobby, how have pre-orders for prior Dollpas gone?

      Someone mentioned earlier in the thread that Volks can send them far less dolls than the number requested, but is that the norm? In the past have dozens ordered and only a lucky few actually rec'd?

      I sort of remember Frank doing a raffle for Kohya and Tohya, but was that because he was shipped far less than expected, or because he knew in advance he was getting a small number?

      I'm just a curious George and wondering what my chances are...
       
      #61 Marilyn, May 9, 2005
    2. basically, it's the norm that Volks doesn't send that many. most likely not everyone who ordered will get a doll. In fact, only a few people may get a doll.
       
      #62 aimee, May 10, 2005
    3. I've been telling myself this since Friday.....over and over and over.....
      But, in truth, I will be so crushed if I don't get my order.
      Tried to NOT think of Liz, but I've already named her and my mind keeps going to her backstory.
      :(
      You never know what will happen, so I'm trying to prepare for the worst,
      :barf
      Michelle
       
      #63 celticgeekess, May 10, 2005
    4. Does anyone know how long we will be waiting to know if we got what we ordered?

      beckers :roll:
       
      #64 beckers, May 12, 2005
    5. Not that I know this for fact, but I think at least a month. When I've ordered out of stock Volks items in the past I've been warned I'd have to wait for that time or longer. It's the not-knowing if I'll get my doll that's making this wait torturous. *_*


       
      #65 Marilyn, May 12, 2005
    6. there's no way to know (and don't ask Frank, because he doesn't know either.) It could be one month, it could be three.

      remember that those ordering preorders in japan have to wait till september to get their dolls...
       
      #66 aimee, May 12, 2005
    7. I asked Mary, and she didn't know, she said it could be a month it could be 6 months you never know with volks. She also had no idea on how many dolls are they going to get.

      Pony_gery
       
      #67 ponygery, May 12, 2005
    8. Thank you very much for the info! I know that shipping to Mexico is really expensive and I can't figure out why...

      Anyway, it is too risky. Thank you :D
       
      #68 Jun, May 12, 2005
    9. Has anyone heard from D&H or gotten their doll from them yet? Last time I spoke to them, they said they were expecting the dolls to arrive over a week ago...
       
      #69 Zevchan, May 23, 2005
    10. Really!? :o I thought it was going to be months...

      hmmm, I wonder if I should call and ask where I ended up on the list. I never did find out.

       
      #70 Marilyn, May 23, 2005
    11. I emailed them last night, to ask where I was on the list, no answer yet.
      I purposely waited, so hopefully they wouldn't be swamped with mail from the original preorder date, but no word.
      :(
      Michelle
       
      #71 celticgeekess, May 23, 2005
    12. Thought about doing the same Michelle so let us know what/if you hear. I am holding onto such little hope......
       
      #72 Lolly, May 24, 2005
    13. No response to my Sunday email.....and I won't email again, don't want to be pushy.
      I am sad.
      :(
      Michelle
       
      #73 celticgeekess, May 24, 2005
    14. It's not being pushy, it's an expensive doll and you are their customer...
       
      #74 tammie, May 24, 2005
    15. I did get a response today from D&H.....just a short one saying that they numbered the orders in the order they received them, and that is how they will be filled.
      I didn't press for info on if they know when they will receive the dolls.
      :daisy
      Michelle
       
      #75 celticgeekess, May 25, 2005
    16. dont even bother asking about when/if they will be filled. If they get information they'll let us know.
       
      #76 aimee, May 25, 2005
    17. Just got an order confirmation from Doll and Hobby, by the amount I am getting Yo SD Suzanna! Don't know if they got the other dolls in, or didn't get them in, or already sold out. I also had a pre-order for Liz but no e-mail on her. happy enough with Suzanna for a non-ebay price! Going to get out my knitting needles for this little cutie!- Barb in MA
       
      #77 Lisianthus, May 26, 2005
    18. WOW! That was sooner than I would have thought! Congrats!!! :daisy
       
      #78 beckers, May 26, 2005
    19. Yes, I am wondering if she might not be from the shipment we are all waiting for. The pre-order e-mail I got dated May 6th, also listed some Kyoto Limited dolls, including Yo Suzanna that were to go by lottery. That shipment was not part of the pre-order and e-mail of 5/6 said those dolls (the Kyoto 3) should be arriving in about a week, so possibly the Suzanna is leftover from the shipment that was the lottery and no one entered the lottery. I didn't thinking that if I entered by lottery and pre-ordered, then I would have 2 of the same dolls on my credit card. would be nice if this were different shipment and that I still have a reasonable chance at Liz. If no one else posts today, than I am going to guess it was not the pre-order shipment. Barb in MA
       
      #79 Lisianthus, May 26, 2005
    20. Looks like my Suzanna is not from the pre-order. doll-hobby has some Kyoto limiteds on their site, including Suzanna, SD Cute, and Cyndy. - Barb in MA
       
      #80 Lisianthus, May 26, 2005
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