first time buyers nerves?

Very nerve-wracking indeed...

A friend, or two, introduced me to BJD's and it never actually occured to me such dolls existed (I had the plushies and such Still love them for their softness hehe) - but then i was quite taken by much of their beauty and was then pushed into a corner when i started seeing photos and several just so cute, several so realistic, and several o so cool

I decided at the point i needed one of my own, to share many precious moments and i guess a companion to bring along with me on this long journey of life... Of course at this time, the price never occured to me, i was looking and basically choosing what i wanted... until i realized that... *glares* 700$ Then i glared even more as that 700$ was in US and im in Canada /sob /sob /sob

Of course i debated this all night long, i mean i spend a large amount on gas or visa bills, but never in a LARGE CHUNK in one whole go... The things i could buy, i could finally get that upgrade i needed on this computer, pay for a whole university course, or put it into my future... In general, would i recieve enough satisfaction from this then using it on multiple items?

This is something i asked friends about (not my parents, o gosh, i dare not ponder the thought) - Many of my friends thought it was a weird to spend so much... Of course they did not know the joy of owning one... I asked the friends that actually got me into it.. well mostly just 1 of them (darn chibi lol xD gomen gomen) And the stories i've heard have sounded worth it... she then introduced me to DoA where i saw more pictures and more stories and was convinced it was worth it... Although i have yet to order mine (Recently saved up enough these last 4 weeks) - so i am anxious to start the process

The costs still worry me, i can't wait to get a bill of a large amount, but long term, if i cut back on many of my useless expenses i figured i would have the amount anyways... So in essence this BJD will be helping me haha (OR so i tell myself haha) but i cannot wait to create these precious moments that i have seen so far with everyone else and share them with my friends and possibility (most likely) to the DoA community~ Onto step 2.... Now to enjoy the anxiety and patient attacks ~

*flys away*

 

I have to say I'm having this nervous breakdown period too D= And I don't even have fraction of the money for one. Its just... so pricey... for a doll? After seeing Kaida's Vo however I fell in love at how great they are. But seeing as that its a recession here in the US and that money doesn't fall out of the sky, I don't know ;w;. Not to mention i'm an art student so I have to spend money on transportation, supplies, food, etc.

Its quite a predicament indeed... when i can spend that money on something like a lightbox to help my art...

 

Everything that is shipped from overseas requires a signature and I am never at home during the day! I have had to go to tthe post office specially to pick up about three packages already. I put money into actually buying a doll and once he is shipped... oh my... I can't imagine what might happen while he is in transit >_<

Not to mention... I am getting hasseled for all of these foreign packages... I wish my family wasn't so racist minded.

 

I'm still researching before getting my first bjd but I can't stop thinking about it *eeeep* I'm even looking at my current doll collection thinking *who can I sell?*

 

What you said woke me up! The phrase "leave it in a box" echoes in my head. I am very fickle minded, and now having second thoughts on purchasing him. Though I'm really, really, REALLY in love with him. I can't decide properly.

 

If you're the kind that likes playing with things, you more than likely won't be able to keep your hands off him when he gets to you. If you're really in love with him as you say, it won't be an issue when you open the box and there he is. My friend had the same issue before we just kind of told her to "get it over with", once her boy got to her she couldn't set him down.

 

i was sooo excited and was eagerly waiting for my kiddo to arrive! but in the end it was not something to worry about i guess

 

I've felt that exacted way and still do and I haven't even gotten my first doll yet. I guess for me it's more of the feeling of am I being wasteful when people I know need help when there are things I might Need though this is something i love that would bring me great joy. I just remind myself I can make a list for those things with my first doll being #1 and as I slowly save for her I can slowly save for those other things too.

 

Haha, I DEFINITELY had that problem.

That's why it's only in 2009 I decided "Okay, I'm getting a BJD" (note I've been interested in BJDs before I even joined DOA, which if I recall was around 2005-2006)

It's not a bad thing. It's a good thing that you are taking your time to think it over because it's not like you're buying a Barbie doll. BJDs costs loads of money that could have been spent on other things.

But only you know if you should get one or not.

In my case, even as I ordered I was like "Ugh...should I do this?" But, as I said, it's been 3 years since I wanted one and I think a lot of things I've been doing was because I planned one day to get one. So I hit the "order" button.

Sometimes you just need to actually experience it to know...it's a big risk, but at least you can say you found out.

 

I remember getting my first, my friend bought him for me, i am thank ful for that it was an amazing thing to do, but i payed for the customes charge cause he had done enough just GETTING the doll XD
but this technically means i am still first time, so i really look forward to the day where i can say, 'yeah, i worked for him, i earnt him, and he is mine to love'

 

I wasn't nerves when I bought my first BJD back in earily June. My Hubby thought I was nuts . lol Spending that much on a doll but he collects Warcraft toys/figures and other toys so he sorta understood.
I have a horse so expensive hobby they are there nothing compared the the doll hobby. I have one horse and 3 saddles. 1 western show , show English and a working saddle. (normal by the way if you show both english and Western.
But doll stuff is like crazy. I found you can't have just one. I've seen people show up to doll meet up with 6 or more dolls. Its kool but wow I wish I had money now. lol and ya that will be me in my old age hauling around 9 or more dolls to events .lol expecially anime conventions and star trek cons. Ya There going everywhere I go when I cosplay.

I have with no fault of my own collected 3 dolls. 1: I bought from Featherfall DollZone Mo-3 Dark Knight fullset ..My sweet sweet Hunter (I just love him. He's my first) When I was looking at dolls I had nothing for a naked doll. so when I saw the fullsets from dollzone I was like ya thats it. It comes with everything to start off with . Good starter doll.

2nd a used doll that I found on the TDAF site. He's a Lati thats... wow he's built and the most gorgeous eyes I have ever seen. He's got such a kind look to him.

3rd is a Tintan 2 fullset from Dollzone. My friend bought her a few months back and then decided she didn't want her . She saw my Dresden and thought the doll was going to be too big to carry around.So long story short we traded her for 5 cosplay outfits I had. I'm not sure if I will keep her yet depends on what I feel about her when she gets here. (she's been shipped and is on the way from Dollzone now to Featherfall.


Long story short. Ya I'm hooked.

 

I felt the same thing. I was thinking.. I could hell buy around 20-30 manga with this money or I could even cosplay my dream character with it. But then, i thought a lot that this amount of money comes around once in a blue moon :3. I really ordered one because i know that it is something that i've worked hard for and I know that I will regret if i don't get him now XD

 

My first doll wasn't one I absolutely loved, I settled because she was cheap and I could afford her. I was mainly nervous because it was still $140 and I couldn't figure out how to tell my parents I just bought a doll. But I ended up selling her.

My second doll I had been looking at for months, I knew exactly which one I wanted (puki chuchu) and I wasn't as nervous about it because I HAD to have her. I love her to death, so my parents' reactions didn't make me any more nervous. (My daddy didn't find out till AFTER I had her how much she cost... same with my mnf)

My mnf I was only nervous because she cost SO much more than the other two had. But the nervousness didn't set in until after I ordered. Sort of "Crap. I just spent almost $500 on a doll I've never seen up close, and I have no clue if I even picked the right mold and what if I don't like her and blah blah blah" But my mommy knew literally months in advance that I wanted her, and I worked hard for the money to buy her. I love her too much. Sometimes I regret buying her, but more because I don't have time to make clothes and take pictures and play with her than because of the cost.

Nerves are normal for anything this expensive I think, I had the same thing happen when I bought my laptop. I spent probably a couple hours in the store looking at computers, and more time than I can think on the website looking at prices and types and specs and whatnot. As long as you're absolutely sure though, you'll be happy with your choice. And if you change your mind, you can sell it and try again

 

I guess everybody's had it! XD I'm mired in the middle of it, and it doesn't help that I'm getting ready to go to college soon. I've always been a scrooge, and the concept of spending so much money...blows my poor little mind. I'd have to start from scratch, because I have literally none of the materials needed to have and maintain a doll, especially not my (expensive!) dream doll.
I guess it's part of the 'maturing' deal that everyone always says is so wonderful XD

 

I was actually less worried when I bought my first doll. I guess it was because I was still in high school, with plenty of summer work money saved in my bank account. Now when I think about getting another doll I think about all the other stuff I have to pay for (a new computer, books for college, studying abroad) and about how much smaller my money is.

 

Ahaha I know exactly what you mean. My dollie was a present, but I figured out I was getting him before the actual date, and I was kind of like "oohhhh what if someday I don't like him anymore...? I can't sell him.. .>.>"
But it's all good now!! I love him to BITS X3

 

I really dont have any fear buying my first doll. Its going to happen here in a few days. What I worry about is the huge buyers remorse I will have afterwards I have after purchasing anything over 100 dollars :C

 

When I bought my very first doll in 2009 it was nerve wrecking. I bought her through a dealer, but the waiting period was long. But after 3 months I recieved my girl and it was just great =3.

 

I echo others' sentiment about checking out the owner pics on DOA and taking some time to look around at other molds to find the one you truly love....but you'll never really know how much you love the doll until you have it in your hands.

I waited years and knew I'd get my first doll one day but I'd not started saving up and I had more important things to buy - then I inherited some money and decided to use a chunk of it to buy a doll. So having the money just appear like that alleviated a lot of the guilt. I'm the sort of person who'll fritter away a ton of money on little things and not worry but if I have to make a big purchace I'm paralysed with indecision. I tend to go through the online buying process then hit the back button at the last minute a few times.

I also think there's a culture in the doll community of "just go ahead and buy it!" because we all like dolls, buying dolls and even vicariously seeing other people buy dolls. It's easier to psych yourself up online or at meets but back in 'the real world' the doubts and the guilt all hit when you think how frivolous a doll is.