Families knowing the cost of dolls

I told my mom honestly what the price was of course she was eased into it. She saw my friends doll before I even decided I wanted to get one and I told her they were expensive. For her as long as it's me not using up a big chunk of money at once but slowly saving over time well she understands that. Though she does plan on it taking a long time (she's always saying you'll get her in a year right) since she doesn't want me to use my money. She's also worried I'll get bored of my first doll and of course I said there's no way! My dad is a different issue and most likely when that time comes of introducing him to my doll I will either not tell him the price or lie. My mom would agree.

 

at first i didnt tell my parents anything, other than he was expensive. they still dont know the EXACT cost, but they know how expensive they can range. all they usually tell me is 'watch your money, dont leave yourself poor cuz you're buying all this doll stuff' so i guess i can say they dont 100% understand my hobby, but they are impressed at the faceups and customizations i can do lol, so that works.

 

this thread is so great because this is probably the only place I can talk about the price and how I think it's worth it. I'm afraid all my friends and family (and boyfriend) would think I'm insane if I reveal the actual price of the doll I want. Too bad!

 

Also, I think that's part of the appreciation of the dolls - the fact that we have to save up and plan so far ahead of time (what kind we want, how we will have enough money etc.) makes us want them more!

 

I haven't told many of my family members how much my first BJD will cost..
..Or her size(Puki Flora) because they would freak out if they knew I was spending that much on a doll so small.
But then of course my big mouth sister goes and tells everyone >-<

 

most of my family know what i spend on dolls but i could never tell my papa >_ he would think i'm crazy for spending so much on "stupid" stuff ;__;

 

Well since my dad bought my boy for me, we both did the pinkie swear thing not to tell my mom in case she'd flip out and foam at the mouth.

So technically, 2/3 of my family knows. The 1/3 that's my mom doesn't. *hee*

 

*lol* well my mom knows the price and she thinks it's quite expensive but doesn't care as long as I manage my money wisely.
My sister knows but knows the quality and how realistic and pretty the dolls are so she doesn't care. She just personally wouldn't spend the money on a doll.

ANd my boyfriend. Thinks they're expensive but as long as I like them then he doesn't care and even would buy me one if he had the extra money. Speaking of which, I should ask him............ XD

 

My family knows. They think it is kind of crazy, but they have gotten used to my spending money on online sites, and now really expensive dolls. I have lyme disease, and am constantly home sick, so they really have no choice. Plus it's my allowance

 

I tell them when they ask. I'm honest because I don't see a reason not to be. My family is supportive, and they know that I only spend money on dolls when I can afford to.

 

They have a ballpark figure-type idea, but not the exact dollar amount (especially since all by dolls have been purchased second-hand)

 

I told the price by devided the real price by 10.......but that's only the first time, after a while, my dad tell me that he has already know the price by viewing the offical website......but fortunatly, he didnt annoyed to me anymore, he just told me he will but me another one if i want only if i can get A GOOD GRADE...

 

I don't have a bjd yet but I do own 10 blythe dolls and they can be expensive (like goldie, HW etc.). My mom usually asks me how much they cost and the first couple of times she flinched but she's kinda used to it now lol.
It might have helped that I sold a couple for a small profit so she knows they usually keep their value pretty well.

 

I will never tell my mom or grandma the price of my doll when I get it: no way on earth! I'm 23 years-old and on my own now, but I know I'd never hear the end of it! x.x They're always lecturing me about money and stuff, so I'm saving their breath, and my ears, by not telling them--heck, they'd never see the thing, so why even bring it up, right? XD

 

Way back when I got my first doll I remembered I said she cost like $100 to my mom when I payed more like $400. So she was okay with it since I've spent more money on other things like Copic Marker sets which go for $5 a marker >_>. I'm also an art student so everytime I go to the art store I can't leave without spending atleast $200- $300.
Also afterwards when my mother saw how hard I worked on customizing my doll by making clothes and doing lots of face ups every week or so, she began to really support me. And she was really fascinated by how customizable the doll was. Then when I was thinking about getting my second doll, she would just say no everytime I brought the subject up cause I told her the actual price. But after a while she said "Do whatever makes you happy" ^^.
Then my whole family went to the LA Tenchi no Sumika and then they truly understood the price of the dolls and why all their clothes and accessories cost so much. Now my family really support me, cause they know it's my money and that I only spend if I have the money anyway. They really just see it as an offshoot from my other art interests.

 

I've been trying to buy my first doll and my parents do not understand the cost, at all.
I've had to apply for my own credit card because they won't let me use one of theirs to buy the doll, even though said I'd pay it off.
I've been saving up a LOT of money for this doll, selling off some of my other items and looking into tuition expenses to see where to save. I also work a job where the doll would cost me all of five days of working.
I already have my university expenses paid for so I don't understand their objections. I think as long as I have that money set aside, I should be free to buy anything I want.
The doll's are expensive, yes, but they don't cost that much more than the latest game systems or a drum set. And how many of those are useful?
Also, I justify my dolls namely by saying they're an outlet for my maternal instincts. They're WAY cheaper than a child.

 

I've found it easier to keep the cost to myself. Family members, in particular, are sometimes judgmental about what you choose to do with your $.

 

hmm I'm hesitant to tell family and friends. I'll tell them if I am sure they wont flip out about it though. The main reason why I havent told my dad. @o@

 

My mom knows because I had to warn her what would show up on her credit card bill (I pay her back, but she let me get the boys and pay her back gradually.)
My dad will never know. I will never tell him. He's the cheapest person I know!

 

I told my husband the price. His response was "Isn't that why I work so you can buy stuff?" Of course I just told him that he could get that $400 pistol he'd been wanting too right before I told him the price of the doll I had picked out.