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Ptichka Dolls by Irina Kuzina

Apr 15, 2019

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    1. I am curious as to how it works, I have heard of it but never actually researched what it is. I heard "rumor" that IG won't work anymore for Russia next March. Not sure if that's true or not, and perhaps maybe Paypal may end for the ones who have access to it. That's the likely reason she is not allowing layaways as the dolls won't arrive until after March 2024? I really don't know all facts and this could be just hear say also. I guess you could ask Irina if you are familiar with crypto? Hopefully you will be lucky to get one!!
       
      #41 willobea, Nov 1, 2023
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    2. @willobea - At one point Irina wanted to accept Tether Cryptocurrency, but changed her mind since most of the clients don't know how to pay with crypto.
       
      #42 Dollibird, Nov 10, 2023
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    3. I am lucky enough to have three Lora's. I really adore her obviously! I actually ended up paying for one of them with a buy the artist a cup of coffee! It was nerve wracking and then had to go through a third party country due to Australia having a ban on Russian shipping as well as payments. Crypto currency would certainly put me off, no clue how to do that.
      Most Russian artists seem to be finding a PayPal method trough an age in other countries but I imagine that service eats into their well deserved profits. I am forever trying to decide which to let go of, the vanilla is delightful but it is the tan,(forget what it is called), that really shines for me.
       
      #43 redastor, Nov 10, 2023
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    4. My accountant says a big fat NO to crypto! lol -- I have my two so I am good for life. :XD: I love my Lora's and I am lucky to have the earlier one by her with handpaint eyes.
       
      #44 willobea, Nov 10, 2023
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    5. Three is a collection!!! lol I was lucky to get one the last pre order where she did accept Kofee too. That was so easy to pay. Supposedly they sold out in 30 seconds the last pre order that was only for Russia. Noon in Moscow is 4 AM my time when the sale begins, so I will be sound asleep... I love the tan, I think she calls it Cappuccino?
      I have a normal skin which was wigged and painted by Irina, it was one of her earliest Lora, when she sold them on Esty, then I coveted a Vanilla. I almost sold her, and she has been in the box, I guess over a year now. But decided to take her out and just sprayed her yesterday!
      I wish I could send her to you to paint! I adore your artistry and love your photos! Keep them all!!! The darker color looks amazing in a carrot or deep carrot long wig.
       
      #45 willobea, Nov 11, 2023
    6. I suppose you are right, three is a collection. You also have a collection who sound blissful. Something special about having one of early Lora's too, were those ones hand cast? If its for a good cause, alarm clocks set regardless of time zones! So tempted to try but that would feel greedy, there are so many people waiting to try and the places are always unknown & few. Its funny you say that, I was just looking at my alpaca stash thinking of making a carrot wig. Thank you, So lovely to know you like my photographs and painting. Yes, its so far for people to send commissions here! I got so inspired by this thread, the Lora's had a little photoshoot yesterday:)
       
      #46 redastor, Nov 12, 2023
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    7. I am not sure about them being hand cast? I will look into that. She is a treasure and I didn't realize I have a collection too!!
      But I have the same feeling to be greedy wanting another but I would like that cappuccino or mocha color...:doh I enjoyed your Lora photo shoot and I always enjoy reading your little stories under each photo, so thoughtful and creative! Will wish for Lora's for anyone who is hoping for her this week!! :love
       
      #47 willobea, Nov 12, 2023
    8. Did anyone get lucky this last pre order Nov 15th?? I submitted my application and thought I didn't get one, and this afternoon, 3:20 pm EST I got the email that I had in fact gotten one! I ordered the cappauccino.
       
      #48 willobea, Nov 18, 2023
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    9. I'm gonna try one more time to post a photo of Ptichka Lora! Let's see how it goes. HEY! Look there! It worked. Just posted the whole thousand letter link and bingo. Will post more.. of course. Enjoy.


      [​IMG]Ptichka Lora by Wendy Rundel, on Flickr
       
      #49 puffin463, Mar 15, 2024
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    10. GOOD ON YOU!!! You did it!!!

       
      #50 willobea, Mar 15, 2024
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