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How do you feel when you buy a new doll?

Jan 13, 2013

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    1. So far resin dolls are strictly a tax return splurge for me, and since it's "extra money" (is there any such thing?) that I don't really account for in my expenses, I don't feel too bad about getting it. I also plan my doll purchases very carefully, making sure I get one that's just right, and only getting them if I can afford to pay in full without selling a kidney or skimping on necessary things, so that helps me feel more confident about my purchase. I usually don't click "buy" until after I've gotten over the "omg, what am I doing?" feelings, too. It's actually a bit liberating to buy something so frivolous once in a while.
       
      #81 Zicoxite, Feb 10, 2013
    2. Oh my goodness, it's difficult to explain the feeling of purchasing a doll. I just received my first doll and it was the most overwhelming feeling I have ever encountered. I felt happy and excited, but it also made me think of everything I have left to do to this doll before I feel it is "complete." I don't know if it will ever be complete because I change my mind on things all the time.

      I think I'm more excited though to buy dolls for my husband, that feeling is out of this world and I can't wait to see his face.
       
      #82 RavenCurbstomp, Feb 10, 2013
    3. Ohhh, I know that feeling! It is like waiting for Christmas!!

      I can definitely understand that. I tend to have my "should I, or shouldn't I" moment before I decide to buy. After that, there really is no stopping me! I must admit, though, I am not really content until the face-up is complete.

      There is no feeling like getting a new doll! Although, I love new clothes and accessories just as much.

      It can be stressful, I admit, but I find the process of choosing a face-up and finding eyes stressful. For me, though, the most stressful part is hoping customs does not wreck or steal my doll.

      Yes!! Exactly! I do not like it when my heads or dolls are in shipment. I am such a paranoid person and try to bubblewrap everything when I ship dolls now, as a result.

      I agree that it can be liberating! I bought my first sunlight girl in December and it felt so very good... I cannot wait to get her (this week). I know the face-up and eye thing will stress me out but once she is complete it will be all smooth sailing. And, no, I do not think there is a thing called "extra money". If I had that, I would be rich!

      I agree completely. It is so much more fun to share in someone else's joy because I do not have to do the work to "perfect" the doll or customize it. I hope you can settle on a direction for your doll soon!
       
      #83 elphsnt, Feb 10, 2013
    4. When I buy a new doll, I'm both excited and somewhat nervous. I've had so many disappointments over the years of dolls not at all living up to even the slightest expectation, that every time I buy a new doll, which is not so often any longer, I'm always afraid it will be yet another disappointment.
       
      #84 baroness, Feb 10, 2013
    5. I try not to gt too excited, since it takes 2-3 months for a doll to get to me after it's purchased. I tried counting the days with my doll and it was just horrible. So I stopped paying attention, and he got here before I knew it after that.
       
      #85 Silvertora, Feb 10, 2013
    6. I used to experience this all the time. But, then, I decided to stop having expectations. Instead, I choose to let my dolls surprise me. I always get my dolls faced-up by private artisans and I generally give an "emotion" since that is easier to understand when language may be an issue. In addition, I want the artist to create and not be "stuck" to a particular expectation. I want to open the box and go "wow, that is BETTER than I imagined!" Since I started doing that I have never been disappointed, because I let the doll define who it is rather than me imposing a particular look upon it. I hope you can find a doll to surprise you! <3

      Yeah, it does not help to count the days, but it can be hard not to when one is excited. If one lets it, I think this hobby can help develope some patience which is very rewarding in its own right. Congratulations on your boy! He was made just for you and no one else. The beauty of these dolls is that they are made to order and not mass-produced, I think.
       
      #86 elphsnt, Feb 15, 2013
    7. Step one: excitement. After months and months of planning, saving, complaining, and saving some more, I finally place the long-awaited order. This step usually lasts for at least a week. I can't stop talking about the doll, squealing over it, and thinking of all the things I'll do once it arrives.

      Step two: impatience. Into week two, I start counting the days until the day when my doll should ship (based on company wait times). Then I spend the next however long complaining and whining because I want the doll to just GET HERE already.

      Step three: doubt (or regret). I start to wonder if the doll I've chosen is the right one for my character, if I should have done something differently, if I should have spent all that money, and so on and so forth.

      Step four: more impatience. Why the heck isn't my doll here yet?

      Step five: worry. The doll has shipped. What if it comes broken? What if I hate the company face up? What if I do a crappy job on the face up myself? What if it's not what I wanted?

      Step six: AWESOME EXCITEMENT BOX OPENING GOODNESS AND NEVER PUTTING THE DOLL DOWN FOR WEEKS ON END.

      Sometimes when I purchase a new doll, I feel like a crazy person because of all the mood swings and all the impatience, but at the end of the journey it's always worth it. I've never been disappointed.
       
      #87 ChronicallySpaced, Feb 15, 2013
    8. Want. Need. Guilt (because of money). More need and want. Excitement. Guilt. Pure excitement again. It's seriously a roller coaster of emotions when buying them!
       
      #88 Pheoniks, Feb 16, 2013
    9. I loved your description because it is so true! I have felt that way various times while collecting over the past decade or so. I have never been disappointed while collecting BJDs either. Other doll types, yes, but never with BJDs. I ordered a full-choice Volks BJD doll recently and within a week I have changed her four times!! She is so much better than I imagined.

      I think the roller coaster is part of the fun, to be honest. I love to enter for lotteries for that reason. Will I win? Will I not win? If I win I can justify it as "fate". If not, then it was not meant to be so I rarely feel actual guilt. What I feel is "I am so lucky"... And, I cannot feel guilt because it is "meant to be". Such a sneaky justification, haha.
       
      #89 elphsnt, Feb 16, 2013
    10. I really love dolls. I adore dolls. I have different ones, not only BJDs (Monster high, Azone, Moxie teenz, J-Doll)
      Now after 9 bought dolls I feel like a drug addict every time when I buy the next doll ))
       
      #90 Aki_Ross, Feb 16, 2013
    11. I get extremely excited when I buy a new doll. This lasts a few days. Then I start searching for accessories for my dolls, which takes a few weeks. I would start to get impatient starting from the 3rd week, so I'd try to forget about it...but it never works. I settle down a bit after a few weeks, but would still check for any messages from the dealer frequently. I'd ask the dealer a few times while trying not to bother them too much. When the dealer finally ships the doll, I get soooo excited and anxious that it's so hard to concentrate! When my doll finally arrives, I jump up and down and screams and call my friends over for the box opening!
       
      #91 cathyaqiong, Feb 16, 2013
    12. I completely agree with ChronicallySpaced! It's so emotional!
       
      #92 ManonAntoinette, Feb 17, 2013
    13. when i find the right doll and it s oh so exciting. I get a little high from it... i guess that's why i've spent so much money... i really must stop buying.
       
      #93 mlefever, Feb 17, 2013
    14. I'm very similar to a lot of these responses where I get driven crazy by the doll I want until I finally buy it- and then feel instantly panicked because I have so many other things I /should have/ spent that money on. In the end though, when the doll is home and is how you want it to look and be and everything, the feeling is incredible fondness and entirely worth it. <3
       
      #94 DiaMinaj, Feb 17, 2013
    15. I feel happy :)) Recently I bought Eppie
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      #95 natasa, Feb 17, 2013
    16. I agree. I think this hobby is very emotional, to be honest, much more than many people (including myself) care to even admit.

      I think this is why it can be an addictive hobby. I used to collect Himstedt dolls, but I also have a few other doll types in my collection. My BJDs are my "small" dolls, lol.

      That sounds so fun! I love that you include your friends in the process. I got to include a friend in my last box opening and it made it so much more special. I also like that you can buy in advance for your dolls. I never do anymore, because I like to let the doll tell me who he or she is... Recently, I had to buy a new doll a new pair of boots, because they fit her "personality".

      You and me both, lol. I told myself no more dolls this year, but I bought one in January and will try for more. It is so naughty!

      I agree! There is something about buying a doll that brings so much more satisfaction. I tend to skimp on my own clothes but go all out on doll clothes. It is funny how I need to think about getting myself a pair of shoes for a long time, but then see a pair of "perfect" doll shoes and drop the cash right then and there after only a moment!

      Congratulations! She is adorable.
       
      #96 elphsnt, Feb 18, 2013
    17. When I buy a doll I literally can't stop thinking of ideas for clothes and stuff I could make them! With my first doll, I managed to get hold of her measurements and made her some clothes and wigs before she got here- although since then the way I dress her has really changed. So I guess excited, even if it is a kinda expensive hobby. I think of all the things I'm going to do with the doll when it gets here, such as piercings and photos I'll take of it, but don't usually end up following all those plans xD
       
      #97 Lincy, Feb 18, 2013
    18. Thanks, you guys. It really is like an emotional roller coaster ride... but I think that's part of what makes it so great. :) And it makes the dolls that much more special when they get home.
       
      #98 ChronicallySpaced, Feb 18, 2013
    19. Personally... I feel very, very excited! And a little anxious and impatient because I really want them to come home soon but I know I'll have to wait! And then more anxiousness and being impatient and happiness all over again and then all the brainstorming and thinking about what faceup I'm going to give them when they're home and what kind of clothes I want to buy for them... so on, so forth...
       
      #99 Soenatte, Feb 19, 2013
    20. When I buying a new doll or body doll \ head doll... I feel euphoria....))))
       
      #100 Air Pro, Feb 23, 2013
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