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How Old Are You (continued... 2)

Feb 16, 2018

    1. I just turned 31 this year and I already feel so old. You can't believe how glad I am when I see ages like 60+ popping up. That means I have plenty more of doll-loving years to go if my disease will allow it.

      Loving the diversity here~ ♥
       
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    2. Going on 29 next month, glad that so many are around my age and my love for my bjd is still strong!
       
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    3. I am currently 26 and bought my first BJD earlier this year when I was 25. Although I'd like to say that I wish I had started earlier, I think the timing is just right since my current job lets me have a good chunk of spending money for dolls!
       
    4. I am just 23, I remember I got my first doll when I was 16!!
       
    5. Not many of us in the 40-something set it seems...
      I held off buying my first bjd, other things took priority in my life... like kids, mortgage, school clothes, parents, etc. Finally seemed a good time to indulge in something for me. Really happy I finally did it.
       
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    6. I'm 33 :) I've known about the hobby since my early 20s, but funds and other life situations prevented me from ever being able to afford one. I didn't get my first doll till four years ago when my sister bought her for me for christmas! It was a complete surprise that she even remembered that I had a long-time interest in BJDs and she wanted to help me get my foot in the door. :) Unfortunately it wasn't until recently when I decided I finally had enough time to pursue the hobby seriously! Now I have an adorable YOSD on the way and have plans to buy two more dolls come early next year!
       
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    7. That’s awesome Aria
       
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    8. @LondonCherie Thank you, it's wonderful you were finally able to get your first doll as well~ I hope it was as magical a feeling as you hoped! Life can be tough, but eventually we persevere and do the things we want and love!
       
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    9. I am 31 right now and I will be 32 next month. I started researching BJDs about two years ago.
       
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    10. I'm 23 and I still don't have a doll... TT But maybe soon. I'm surprised how many people like me is active in this hobby!
       
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    11. I’m 23 and I got my first doll when I was 22, but I had interest in the hobby since I was about 14!
       
    12. I’m 71 and new to this hobby. We have to grow old but we don’t have to grow up!
       
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    13. so great that the doll-hobby is so diverse!

      i am 25 - wish i had started earlier though
       
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    14. I'm 21! From the outside it looked like most people in the hobby were older than me but I've since discovered a nice blend of people of all ages. I think that's really cool ^^
       
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    15. I turned 18 a few months ago, and have been in the hobby for about three years, though I haven't had an opportunity to do much because of my final few years of school.
      I'm hoping to have a lot more opportunity now that I'm finished. I want to get a lot better at sewing for my dolls.
       
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    16. I'm 34, and I started in the hobby when I was 28. I was interested for the year or so before but it took me a while to get up the nerve to spend that much money on a doll. Sadly I now find it all too easy to spend that much...
       
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    17. I will turn 39 in 11 days so don't forget to eat a cupcake for my birthday altought it is on monday or even if you have some food intolerances. Nowadays you have alternatives, have a sweet day for me! Best wishes!!
       
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    18. Now 23 started the interest when I was 17. Graduating this year. A lot of my friends have quitted the hobby after they started working and getting married. I wish I will not be that
       
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    19. I am 29, only start to buy 2 dolls in this year. I knew about bjd ten years ago and love it so much.
       
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    20. 26! been into bjds since i was around 14 but still don't have my first doll unfortunately. but i like that my interest in them hasn't waned at all in 12 years despite not having one. makes me hopeful that once i finally get one, i'll stick in the hobby for a long time. or it could go completely south and the thrill for me could be about the allure of them rather than actually owning one lmao