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How long did you wait?

Jun 6, 2008

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    1. I am curious to know how long people waited to buy their dolls?

      I became interested in bjd's about three years ago. I had been saving for all those three years to buy my first doll and right before I was about to. (About a week before actually) my computer was stolen and I had to use the money I was saving to buy a new one. Now my father has agreed to lend me the money I would need to buy one. Should I jump on this chance or wait and see if my feelings change?
       
      #1 akasora, Jun 6, 2008
    2. I think I waited ever since I discovered them - two years ago. But on finally deciding on an actual doll - two weeks.
       
      #2 Nollyn, Jun 6, 2008
    3. If you think your feelings might change...I would wait. If you know you'll want the doll anyway, get it while you can.
       
      #3 PeabodyRose, Jun 6, 2008
    4. I first came across 'dollfies' in a random google search, thought, 'hey, they're nice!', forgot, found them again and about 12 months later began to seriously consider aquiring one!

      As for your question - Its great that your dad has recognised your interest in these dolls, especially since you used the money you had saved to replace your computer. IMO I would say 'yes, please!' and pay him back. There is a large market for your chosen doll to be re-homed if you decided that you weren't that into them after all, so there is no need to worry about white elephant syndrome.

      Well, thats my 2cents!
       
      #4 ozziegoth, Jun 6, 2008
    5. I'd say take it. If you've been saving for 3 years and still have an interest it's bound to only get stronger.

      I had the same feelings when I was waiting for my first doll to arrive. I thought that I'd have him for a week then get sick of him. Once he got here though I was so in love with him and I just fall more in love with him whenever I look at him.

      I'm sorry about your computer too, btw.
       
      #5 Hoshu_Nox, Jun 6, 2008
    6. ozzie: Yes you are right! I have always been such a hesitant person about these things without any reason. I know that I want this but my mom has been hounding me about the money so much that I almost forgot how much I love the doll. I'm going to go for it! (fire in my eyes)
       
      #6 akasora, Jun 6, 2008
    7. You know we're gonna want to see pictures. ;)
       
      #7 PeabodyRose, Jun 6, 2008
    8. rose: of course... but that would involve a camera... (thinking: I'll have to make friends with someone who owns a camera before my doll arrives... :cheer )
       
      #8 akasora, Jun 6, 2008
    9. nox: thank you so much for your concern.
       
      #9 akasora, Jun 6, 2008
    10. Yay! I'm now a dolly enabler!

      You go girl! And yes, we will want pictures - which doll are you getting? :love
       
      #10 ozziegoth, Jun 6, 2008
    11. I was one of those people that jumped right into the hobby. I'm still new to the whole BJD hobby, but in the past month and a half I've learned an immense amount of information that it's almost scary XD

      Anyways I didn't wait very long. After about two weeks of looking and obsessing, I saved and ordered my first BJD, a DoD Sha. That was April 20th (I still haven't even received him XD) Since then I've gotten a DZ Megi from a member here on DoA and I'm ordering a MD Miho coming up ^^ My next goal is a Shushu by next month XD
       
      #11 Kiihay, Jun 6, 2008
    12. Wow Kiihay, when you say you jumped right into it, you mean it! Good for you. ;)
       
      #12 PeabodyRose, Jun 6, 2008
    13. I model that I JUST ordered is a leeke world mabel! I even bought a wig for her! (off to ebay to find shoes and clothes!)
       
      #13 akasora, Jun 6, 2008
    14. kiihey: Wow that quickly? O..o
       
      #14 akasora, Jun 6, 2008
    15. Akasora, sorry to hear that...it's really bad luck. I've only got to know BJDs 3 months ago, I'm totally in love & just ordered my first doll yesterday. Before this I'm not a doll/stuff toy person at all... It was pretty fast.

      I decided to get one as I like the creative part of posing & photographing the dollies. At that time Lati was still opened for ordering, so I thought of buying it during the next re-opening which on next week. And it was a quite an agony wait but it gave me time to be certain I really want the particular doll

      Yeah, I also have the same worries that I may not like it after the novelty pass. If it happens (which I hope not), I consider reselling it to someone who have love her more :)
       
      #15 joztique, Jun 6, 2008
    16. joztique: yes with the help of the people here I was able to overcome my uncertainty about the issue.
       
      #16 akasora, Jun 6, 2008
    17. I waited about 5 months before I bought my first head.
      But I couldn't order it during that time anyway. P:
       
      #17 Shadow-Hime, Jun 6, 2008
    18. I waited years until something I knew I couldn't live without appeared. It was relatively easy to come up with excuses to avoid buying until then.

      ...so now it's just been 52 days waiting since the order went in.
       
      #18 surreality, Jun 6, 2008
    19. Been in the hobby for about a year now and still no doll ^^; I hope to finally acquire one by the end of this year though even if I'm still debating "MSD OR SD?! AGHH!" XD
       
      #19 flurryofdancingflames, Jun 6, 2008
    20. Just started concidering buying one, and i'm already saving for my first (two), hopefully before X-Mas, so i can ask for clothes for my boy(s) for X-Mas. If not, i'll be asking for money for my boy(s)
       
      #20 Lita Rutherford, Jun 6, 2008
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