Haru Casting Mini Dolls - Part 2

Quinn got some boots! It makes her look like she has Kingdom Hearts feet, but I still really love them on her.

Untitled by Nikki Kelly, on Flickr

Sorry for the double post, but I need to post another image. Haru posted Wind with a faceup on Instagram today. She’s so beautiful!

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51407315146_b4ae16801d_c.jpgHarucasting Wind by Nikki Kelly, on Flickr

 

I love wind so much!!! I wanted a big Geuru but between her and wind, I might need wind XD

 

Hello everyone, It's been a while since I've been in the forum. Owning a Haru Casting has also been a dream of mine. Is it possible to order from him without having an Instagram? I don't do social media.....
Also, when was the last time that JOA was offered, she is my grail .

Thank you for your time.

 

People have asked this before and I think (?) they’ve been successful in ordering. You just have to be able to prove to him that you are pro-artist and only collect legit dolls, and have positive feedback somewhere that he can look at. I could be wrong, though, because I know in his last preorder you had to have an Instagram profile that publicly stated your anti-recast stance, so I’m not sure how people without social media got around that… hmmm… either way, I would just email him to ask after the preorder opens. Worst he can say is no. Just know that he takes awhile to reply to emails, especially compared to how fast he replies to Instagram DM’s.

As for Joa, she was in his last preorder that was held in February/March which he just finished shipping out. There likely won’t be another preorder for her until next year, at the earliest.

 

Oh I see.
Well all my proof would be on this forum and I only have one doll....
I'll just keep an eye on this thread when someone announces his next preorder of Joa.
I'll go from there
Thank you for the reply.

 

So if I've only gotten dolls from other sites and not people, how would I show positive feedback?
I don't have a BJD yet, I have smartdolls, pullip, and playline dolls. My doll Instagram is public and says what it needs to, and even my 'personal' Instagram (it's mainly about knitting) is public so I have history on both of those.
I'll still email him when pre-order time rolls around, but if someone knows I could prepare myself haha

 

I think decides on an individual basis, from person to person, but if he chooses to do what he did with the last preorder, he will say you need to put #anti-recast/#probjdartist in your profile description on Instagram, and I *think* you should be fine. He got a LOT of pushback with that on the last preorder, though, so I can’t be 100% certain he’ll do it that way again… I guess we’ll find out for sure the requirements he has this time around in a few days, since he said the preorder will open September 1st.

I will say, he is VERY wary of selling to people with no doll history or feedback, because he has heard rumors before that people are trying to get ahold of his dolls to make recasts. So just bear that in mind.

 

I do have a doll Instagram, just not one with BJDs yet - I fully understand him being careful. I'm just worried now because I've been so excited to own one of his and it might not happen.
I'll ask him though when the time comes, if I can't then I'll just have to wait until I can own one second hand, his dolls are on the top of my wish list so I'm hoping I can get them first.

Thank you for answering

 

Oh I totally understand! He’s very nice, though, so I think he’d be willing to work with you. I would send in a preorder email with the form filled out the best you can for your situation, and see what he says once the period is open. Like I mentioned in one of my previous posts, just be aware that he takes awhile to reply to emails, whether they’re questions or order forms. I only say this because it worried the crap out of me with how long it took, the first time I ordered from him. lol

 

I've messaged him a handful of times on Instagram, always pleasant interactions.
The worst he can say is no - and if I get my hands on one second hand, I can also get his next pre-order.
I'll see what he says when the time comes, and see how things play out. Hopefully things go in my favor haha I'd be so excited.
And when I do email, I'll have to tell myself he's busy, because I go get nervous if an email goes unanswered for a while haha but it'll be worth the wait!

 

Speaking of order forms, which of his websites has it listed? I'd like to have an idea who much I'd have to save up.

Thanks again.

 

He actually only posts it in the Instagram post he makes when preorder officially opens. If you’d like, I can copy/paste it here once he makes the post if it helps you out!
And he will make the website show prices once preorder is open.

*edit*

I have a screenshot saved of Joa’s prices during the last preorder, if this helps you get a rough idea.

Untitled by Nikki Kelly, on Flickr

 

I’m totally in the same boat. I haven’t really bought a ton of second hand dolls and I haven’t set up a feedback feed on Instagram. The one I have here on DoA has one review. I also have an Instagram but it’s mostly private and I haven’t started a doll account yet. I ended up compiling all my second hand purchases and set up a flickr album for feed back (I did black out all personal info) and I hope that works enough for feedback history.

 

I actually hadn’t bought any secondhand dolls when I placed my first order; I only had feedback as seller. But I did have a very active doll Instagram account. Idk. I really hope you are all able to order! His dolls are amazing.

also maybe screenshots of order receipts with legit companies and dealers will help?

 

When I first ordered in 2018 I had no dolls, a personal instagram, and I gave my ebay account feedback info.

 

Oh yay! That’s great news! Hopefully everyone will be able to order them then.

 

Ah this helps me feel better - I have an etsy and an ebay (though I use my mother's ebay so idk if that'll count)

 

So I looked through his Instagram for the last preorder form, because silly me just realized it would still be posted there

his last one was:

1. Your Instagram ID (in public, no recast profile)
2. Your Dolly history or background
And your opinion about recasts [*important]
3. Let me know how to check your positive feedback (DOA or @bjdtransactions or eBay or Etsy)
4. Qty, doll name : for example, one full doll Joa or Modeun&Guerim couple
5. Color
6. Faceup by MayakDolls
Yes (regular $80, custom $90 attach photo references please), or no faceup
7. Owner name
8. Full address including zip code
9. Phone number
10. Email address
11. PayPal account
12. Full payment or 2 layaway payments

-payment via paypal (full or layaway in 2 payments, half when ordering, and other half when it’s ready to ship)
-shipment: EMS
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That’s all paraphrased because the Instagram app won’t let me direct copy and paste.

and this is the website he posts prices on once the preorder goes live: haru casting


Hope this helps!

 

That does help me - thank you

 

You’re welcome! Which doll are going to try to order? Maji? I can’t remember if you’ve said.