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"Downsizing" the hobby -- c/would you?

Jan 11, 2013

    1. I originally had about 30 dolls. At first as much as I loved them for me it was too much so I started selling those I could part with. Then I was, and am, without a job and because of necessity I have sold all but 7 and I still plan to sell 2 more. So yes, I could, and certainly when necessary I did. Sorry to see them go of course but it is what it is. Now those last 5 dolls, that would be a heartbreak and would not at all want to, but we'll see. BUT, when I am in the money again I plan to continue buying. :)
       
    2. At two dolls, I don't think I really need to but if I had to downsize that to one, I don't think I could. ^^; I would *like* to (because I don't like *stuff*), but both characters are really important to me and I think my resolution to get rid of one of them would quickly dwindle when I got around to also getting rid of their clothes since neither one shares any even though they are the same size and I feel like their clothes help differentiate them from others of the same mold (like this one is obviously Okita Souji for example). But I can say that I'm pretty positive that if I had more dolls, I could easily downsize to just these two. And I know that people might think "yeah yeah that's because you only have these two right now, it would be different if you had others" but I know so, because I don't have other characters that are important to me and I never got into this hobby for the *dolls*. xD
       
    3. In total I've had 8 dolls and a head but not at the same time though, which isn't a lot compared to other "collectors" (I find that term subjective) but I felt overwhelmed. I've given two away, sold one and traded one (I traded this doll for a box of books with my mom xD). I'm about to sell another doll and the floating head. That leaves three, one of which is newly bought and a doll I really wanted so him I'm gonna spoil. The second I'm going to customize to a cyborg if I actually get the time, so he's more of a project. The third is my first doll and for now I've tucked him away in the closet because I haven't decided what to do with him yet... That doll I'm afraid I'm just too sentimental to sell, maybe I'll make him sort of a project too.

      I wanted to downsize because I felt uncomfortable having these big dolls taking up my small space while I didn't really do anything with them except keep them in their boxes. It's still a bit like that but at least I've got a plan. I'm not completely opposed to buying one more, specific, doll but that would be in the future. I feel no regrets whatsoever! Quite the on the contrary I feel relieved and can continue the hobby but in a new direction.
       
    4. I need to downsize on other things but not dolls (yet). :)
       
    5. At the moment I don't feel the need to downsize and I wonder if that will ever happen. I have tons of ponies and never wanted to downsize. My Pullip family has the perfect number of 20 but I'm sure I would still buy more if I wouldn't spend all my free money on BJDs. I only feel the need to get a bigger room for my hobbies instead of downsizing. But you should never say never...
       
    6. I am trying to keep my collection below 20 dolls, but I include everything from my pets to the tiny little DHS fairies that have started sneaking in. The problem is that I have dolls that are part of groups, so if I sell one I have to sell the whole group! My minifees for example, are the three main characters in a story I'm writing. I would NEVER want to sell my Shushu elf, after all the searching I did for her, but my Karsh and my Chloe aren't nearly as sentimental to me. If I sold them though, my Shushu would be all alone =/ So I'm torn. Also, every time I "downsize" by selling a small doll I replace her immediately with some mega huge piece of resin like a Super Gem or an Iplehouse... so it might be best to keep my minifees for now =/
       
    7. I really downsized last year. I went from 35 to 17. And they've started creeping in again.
      I wish I could downsize to under 10. But sadly, I don't see it happening.
       
    8. When I first started collecting, I never thought I would sell any of them! However, my interest have changed to smaller bjd's so some of the bigger ones are going. Shoes, however, will never be downsized! LOL
       
    9. I downsize every so often, generally when I want my collection to go in a different direction.
      Right now I am in the double digits which is a first for me and a little overwhelming. I'm going to set up several areas for my dolls to hang out in when I'm not doing anything with them so I don't feel like I have too many.
       
    10. To those who haven't downsized:
      My doll familie has actually been growing steadily the past 5 years and I have never downsized.

      would you, could you, should you feel the need to?
      Hmm this is hard...... would I? well I have one doll for sale right now but that is not a case of "having to downsize"
      More of a case of "not bonding to/ liking that doll anymore"

      Could I?
      There are a few (*cough* most *cough*) dolls in my collection that have been chosen after a lot of consideration, and mean a lot to me.
      Could I sell those? NO a Complete and Wholehearted no, I would hate myself for it.

      should you feel the need to?
      hmmm i don't know if I will ever feel the need to sell the dolls I own just to downsize,
      But if something really bad happened and I'd have to chose between a life (any: familie, friends, pets) or a doll the doll will go.
       
    11. I know that myself, when I was heavily active in the community, there was no way I could part with either of my two. Then things happened and I am now considering selling one of them and in perhaps a year or so time getting an animal BJD. I never thought I could part with either of my two but things do change. Don't get me wrong, it makes me sad and I'll undoubtedly feel a little sad when I do sell her and she goes off to a new home because I have loved her completely.
       
    12. Of course I would if I had to. If it's for other reasons, like wanting to use the money for something else, figuring out who to sell would be incredibly difficult. There's two that I would keep without question, but more seem to keep sneaking onto my list. :sweat
       
    13. To those who haven't downsized: would you, could you, should you feel the need to?
      I admit that I couldn't. I haven't added to my fairly large Pokémon collection in several years, but every time I think about downsizing it I just can't bring myself to do it. If I keep something, it's because I like it and I want it in my possession. If I get something I end up not liking, I'll try to sell it pretty much immediately. So if I had been collecting the dolls for a while and then was suddenly told I needed to downsize, I'd probably have a nervous breakdown. My collections are very near and dear to my heart.
       
    14. My collection is not very large--I have seven dolls, all tinies. I don't think I ever could downsize, but I'm at the point now where I'm not looking to add any more. I don't have many accessories or clothing items for my BJDs, but I don't feel like I will be purchasing that much more. I want just one or two outfits & a pair of shoes for each doll and that would be good enough for me. Later on, I have to see what kind of things I can let go of as I waft between wanting to buy everything to feeling caged in by too much stuff and wanting to declutter!

      My BJDs are inter-related with my off-topic asian fashion dolls (pullips & co.). So if I downsize my BJDs, most likely it'll be because I'm done with the doll-hobby and dolls in general. I won't downsize the BJDs without downsizing all my dolls. It would be hard to not have dolls around, I love them lots, but I understand that nothing is for certain, and there may come the time when I'll need money and reselling might be the answer. When/If that day ever comes (keeping my fingers crossed that it won't), I'll sell ALL of the dolls, and perhaps if fate allows, get back into the doll hobby on a much smaller scale once things settle down.
       
    15. My max ever was 10 and since then I've weeded out some and been pickier on who I am now buying/layawaying. By now only doing established characters I have less "oops" dolls and am totally getting back up there. I now have 3 complete, 4 I'm waiting on (one is a body). and a lot of floating heads..
       
    16. When i got into the hobby in 08 I decided I wasnt going to even try putting a number on my collection, and I just let it grow depending on interest and money. In the past 4 years I never felt the need to downsize, and dolls came and went depending on how well i bonded with them. However with the start of 2013 im noticing a lack of cohesion with my collections and I want to take them all in a different direction. This means for the first time I will be planning on selling a few dolls/parts that either have negative feelings attached or dont get along well with me. The lack of space in my tiny dollie cabinet hasnt helped either >> So overall, I can downsize to an extent and even for reasons other than money. Im happy with most of my collection and my wishlist is getting smaller so hopefully I will be at a very good place collection wise by the end of the year. :)
       
    17. Due to financial reasons I had to sell a lot of dolls last year. I lost my second job because the store I worked in was suffering from the financial crisis and had to replace me with a cheaper worker :( I can't live on my first job alone so some dolls had to go to keep me fed and with a roof above my head.

      How far did you downsize?
      I went from 6 to 2 dolls in 2012. Sold four MSD's (KD An, AR LF Cien mod, DM Calvin and JID/Latidoll Rei) and kept one MSD and one SD. Since then, a new MSD Bluefairy boy came home and a floating SD head, giving me a total of 3 1/2 dolls as of the present.

      Are you more content without the hoards?
      There are moments that I really missed my dolls. Parting with them was such a terrible experience that I did very little with the other dolls as a result. I couldn't bond with the Bluefairy boy I bought when things got more stable because I was so afraid I had to sell him again (selling my other AR LF Cien is out of the question as he is my first doll). Luckily I am able to work more hours for my job, so I will probably not need to cut back on any more dolls in 2013.

      Any regrets?
      The biggest regret I had was selling my JID/Latidoll Blue hybrid, because the character meant so very much to me. Eventually, after months of saving and the help of the very VERY kind ShuriTigerH I was able to bring him home as an SD head. I plan to upgrade my sold Dollmore boy with a Dollzone boy after I graduate, and frankly I'm very excited to have him as a Hal boy. So in the end, even though I've missed them terribly, I think they will all come back as dolls that fit better with my current tastes in dolls ^^

      I do regret selling the eyes I had for my JID, they'd fit in my SD head too and now I can't find them anywhere, of course.. xD
       
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    18. So far i have 10 dolls i was planning to get as many as my heart contents but everyone stops me, so i guess when the times right i might be able to downsize but because i am still new at this i might leave it for a few years :) i keep my dolls on a chair which is full at the moment need a cabnet or something i hope i can stick to a decent number of dolls and just keep it that way, but in any hobby i have i go extreme :/
       
    19. killer-chan, you may want to make a new thread for your questions so more people can answer them and keep each thread on topic.
       
    20. ah sorry maybe i should just stick to the one xD; i was kinda venting on that post sorry! D: ill edit it