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How do you know?/Buying Anxiety

Nov 19, 2014

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    1. I had purchase anxiety more when I started the hobby 5 years ago than I do now. I have a solid grasp on what I know I'll like and what I won't after buying and selling. For me, if the doll meets one or more of these requirements: dreaming/romantic eyes, pointed/elf ears, and has fantasy parts, it's likely going to stay with me. The only dolls I've sold were lacking one or more of these qualities that I found I like best.
       
      #21 AmberLeigh, Feb 20, 2016
    2. For me, I don't buy dolls who I don't know who they are. There are absolutely sculpts that I love and would like to possess, but if I don't know the character's name, personality, preferences, etc BEFORE I buy, it's not happening. All of my dolls (minus a $45 purchase for a mousie Hujoo) are characters I already have. I have to see a doll, be overwhelmed by "yes, that's them--that's them exactly!" to even seriously consider.

      Then I usually make myself wait. If I keep coming back to the site/seller posting, can't get it out of my head, still feel that same rush every time, and get anxious about losing the opportunity, then I know it's a good decision. Although I know the chances are slim, I'd like to come out of this hobby never selling or regretting a doll.
       
      #22 SignsOnTheWalls, Feb 20, 2016
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