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The Buying Experience: In-Person vs Internet

Feb 15, 2010

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    1. I've never been lucky enough to buy a doll in person, other than trading or buying secondhand with locals, though that's not really the same as just straight out buying your dream doll.

      I see pros and cons to both.

      In person:
      Pro:
      -you can see any issues with the doll you might not from pictures.
      -you can test out posing, see how it's strung, touch the resin, all around check quality
      -resin matching would be much easier
      -checking sizes and compatibility with other dolls is easier
      -you can take your doll home that day.
      Con:
      -I'd be FAR too tempted to probably buy a lot more dolls that I ever planned....impulse buying would be much harder to control
      -there might be pressure from sales people to hurry up and buy something
      -If a doll has been sitting for a long time or tested out by others, it might be yellowed, dirty or damaged.
      -It might tempt me to buy a doll NOW instead of saving for one I like better.


      Online:
      Pros:
      -you know the doll is new and shouldn't be yellow or damaged or dirty
      -layaway is easier when you haven't seen the doll yet
      -no pressure to buy immediately regardless of financial situation (unless it's a limited)
      -Usually more research is done on different companies, so you know it's the one you want instead of impulse buying
      Cons:
      -long wait times
      -shipping problems
      -doll may not look as you thought it would
      -communication problems/language barrier (in some cases)
      -doll may have internal/functioning problems you can't know by pictures
       
      #141 CloakedSchemer, Oct 3, 2012
    2. It's so much more convenient to buy over the net, but I think everyone should go to a physical store at least once in their lives, whether just to pick their doll up a new pair of socks, or to buy a full doll. It's just a whole different kind of excitement, actually seeing these places in person.
       
      #142 HollowDestruction, Oct 4, 2012
    3. I would love to be able to look at dolls in person before buying, but I have only been able to buy over the internet so far.
       
      #143 Viscera, Oct 4, 2012
    4. like so many people... I'd love to be able to buy my dolls in person, but alas... I live in a country where it's impossible. We don't even have a doll community (although I'm fighting hard to bring those few of us that I know together) much less any shops or doll shows/events...
       
      #144 Soenatte, Oct 6, 2012
    5. Ive only bought on the enternet, but i would love to buy one in person.
       
      #145 dollhog4ever, Oct 9, 2012
    6. I only wish I could see things in person before buying. I have had buyer's remorse when a doll I purchased (from Iple House) looked nothing like pictured, but mostly I have a terrible time picturing a wig on my doll and getting the correct size. I've ended up with probably a dozen wigs I can't or won't use and there's no way to return them without them being damaged.
       
      #146 Fin Raziel, Oct 28, 2012
    7. I've only had the opportunity to buy a doll in person once. It was the greatest thing ever!! I really enjoyed being able to play with multiple dolls and decide which one I wanted based on what they really looked like. The doll I ended up buying looked horrible online but was amazing in real life! I would prefer being able to buy all of my dolls in person but it's very unlikely that shops are going to open up all over the place just because I want them too, so I guess I'll just continue buying online lol.
       
      #147 dr_jekyll1372, Oct 28, 2012
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