Families knowing the cost of dolls

I just bought my first doll - a Christmas present to myself. I told my mum the price of the doll, but I would NEVER tell my dad. He would blow a gasket if he found out I actually bought one of these dolls - I've only told him that they are expensive.

 

I told my parents from the beginning how much they were. I don't want it to happen that i tell them they cose about 50 and that they find the package with the real prize... i suppose i'll just die then xD

they both took it quite well i think, ok they think its a lot of money but since it's all my money they didn't really care. Especially since i explained that i was gonna save up some money again after newyears xD

 

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I'm fourteen, so I kind of had to buy my doll online through my parents...thus, they know. They think I'm insane, yes, but they're cool with it as long as I'm happy. (And if I'm using my own money. But they offered to buy me a Minifee if I get all A's on my report card. )

 

I kinda have to tell my parents the price, as I buy everything through my Dad. He generally just shrugs and says "It's your money, waste it on what you want."

Still, I don't mind. And I guess my Mum is happier I'm buying dolls than drugs or alcohol!

 

I tell them the price. I don't want to lie to them, and I want them to know how valuable they are.

 

my mum knows how much they are, she will cover a lots of what my first doll will cost (yup, don't have one yet xD), but i'm really curious about my other familly members reactions :3 i guess it will be a conversation like that:
somebody: -how much was that?
me: -how much do you think?
-i don't no, about 50$? ( xD )
-more...
-100?!
-more....
-idk...
- <here i tell the price, think it will be about 600$)
-WHAT?!?!?!


xDD i'm goin to play about that a little xD

 

I was honest about my first boy, because I wasn't going to lie to my parents. XD And they might as well know why I was being so stingy. They were floored by the cost, but now that I've had my boy for a few months, they understand his price because of how well made he is (my mom doesn't like that I spend so much, but she thinks he's the prettiest doll she's ever seen XD)
Now that I have my first, I just use him for comparison My mom asked me how much my new boy is (I just ordered a Yeon-Ho earlier this week), and I just said he costs less than Nikki XD Her reaction was very "Oh, thank God~"

 

The doll that my parents are aware of; i told them the price. Well, my mother knows but my father does not care to ask. There is another boy that they do not know. Therefore, there is no way that they would know the price......

 

Being over 50 I really don't have to be concerned with what my little Mom knows about the cost of my dolls. But she is curious so I simply tell her they're expensive. She's fine with that & enjoys seeing my new arrivals.

 

I'm 24 and a student. My family thinks its a good investment as long as it doesn't dip into money for school. If I no longer wanted it I could sell it.
But when I first told my mom about the price she was a bit shocked. After I explained the process of being handmade, imported etc...she calmed down. My boyfriend too felt it was a bit much until I went into details. Luckily my first doll wasn't bought by me
But I'm sure the next one will hehehe

 

Well, I'm grown, and it is my money, but I still don't tell anyone the price. I think they know somewhat- they know I put dolls on layaway, and you know people don't use layaway for a $50 item. Still, they have never asked about it because they see me make a lot of things for them, including wigs, and they know I buy second-hand and sale items as well. I sell clothes that I sew, too, to get a little dolly money. I also justify it this way: I used to spend just as much per month on cigarettes, eating out, and Starbucks as I do now on doll stuff. Now I don't smoke, I make my own cappuccino, and I cook. At least I have something to show for it by having the doll hobby, and I will live longer to enjoy it. If my sister (for example)were to say something about the money I spend on dolls, I would mention the constant redecorating on a whim, eating out waaaay too much, and all the jewelry and shoes. I think she buys furniture and electronics like I buy hand lotion. I don't think she would say anything ( i just used her as an example), but I know people go through this sort of thing with judgmental family members. Add up the cost of any hobby or frivolous activities, and you will find it is expensive.

 

My mum doesn't exactly support the hobby, but she still knows how expensive dolls are.

 

Well, I'm grown, and it is my money, but I still don't tell anyone the price. I think they know somewhat- they know I put dolls on layaway, and you know people don't use layaway for a $50 item. Still, they have never asked about it because they see me make a lot of things for them, including wigs, and they know I buy second-hand and sale items as well. I sell clothes that I sew, too, to get a little dolly money. I also justify it this way: I used to spend just as much per month on cigarettes, eating out, and Starbucks as I do now on doll stuff. Now I don't smoke, I make my own cappuccino, and I cook. At least I have something to show for it by having the doll hobby, and I will live longer to enjoy it. If my sister (for example)were to say something about the money I spend on dolls, I would mention the constant redecorating on a whim, eating out waaaay too much, and all the jewelry and shoes. I think she buys furniture and electronics like I buy hand lotion. I don't think she would say anything ( i just used her as an example), but I know people go through this sort of thing with judgmental family members. Add up the cost of any hobby or frivolous activities, and you will find it is expensive.

 

I hide both the cost of my dolls as well as the amount of dolls I own from my family...They think I only have one when in fact I have 3 and I'm saving for a couple other BJDs from my wishlist as well as a really neat Pullip/Dal/Taeyang set where they're dressed as french royalty
I also try to hide the cost of my action-figure collection from my family (but they're a little more accpeting of that oddity because my Step-Dad collects Star Trek action figures and other junk)

 

Family members?... I can't get over the prices myself! But it won't stop me from getting the dozen dolls I want. Of course, price will keep me in line, I won't just buy anything, it'll have to meet my expectations.
I'm not even sure WHY I want them so much, I think it's the versitility, the size and definately the costuming.

But no, I don't approve of the prices, I don't believe they cost that much to produce. But every social status needs a hobby, for some it's Barbie, for some it's Fashion Royalty and for others it's BJDs.

 

Well, my parents don't respect my privacy but they ask the prize. At first (meaning the first two), my mum was okay with them, since I pay all of them myself. Of course she thinks they are awfully expensive, but she also likes them. When I ordered my third one, she was a bit resentful but that was it. When I payed my fourth one a couple of days ago, she almost told me not to get them anymore. (She didn't actually do that, but just because she thinks I have no intention of doing so anyway... She is quite mistaken on that.)

My father sees dolls as a waste of money but he won't say it out loud or show it any way so it's okay.

I'm hopefully living on my own when my 5th will come home on late summer (no money before that -_-) so I just can hide him (and numbers 6, 7, 8...) on my closet when they come to visit.

 

I'm having a real issue right now with my mom. As far as price is concerned I can get around that aspect but my mom keeps giving me that "doll?" look whenever i mention the dolls my other friends have and the things they have for them. I can't seem to convince her without her thinking im a freak for liking dolls. I just don't know what to do anymore. I'm about to give up and wait til I am able to move, but that could be years and I want my doll now. *cry*

 

My mom thinks my MD Ryu head was only like, 70 bucks, but we all know that's not true. I'll probably tell her the real price eventually.

 

I'm starting to save up for my first doll now and I'm terrified to tell them the cost or that I'm even planning on saving. I'm over 18 but recently moved home (stress,college, money, etc) and they're really judgmental as it is for spending money on anything that isn't for basic survival! Sooo, I'm going to be saving both for my Doll and an apartment (I have help there) I'll be waiting a good long while lol!