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To buy or not to buy... that is the question?

Jun 4, 2018

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    1. I am the WORST person to ask when it comes to spending on dolls and doll items!

      I tried to make rules for years, but keep breaking them.
      1. Only one or two dolls!
      2. Only 60 cm dolls so they can share wigs/clothes/eyes/shoes.
      3. Only one... or two dolls per year.
      4. Only one doll on layaway at a time.
      etc., etc.

      I try to make sure I'm not impulse buying. I try to think about each purchase and make sure. But I'm not sure how successful I am.

      I am mostly limited just by finances... and that doesn't seem to limit me that much when there is layaway and credit cards!

      I do try to prioritize... Dolls that are limited/limited sales come first. Mostly I just buy things when I see them! So not much prioritization...

      I don't buy mystery bags. I never have, really. I have TOO MUCH STUFF already. I try to focus on items I really need/want.

      I have bought when there's a deal. Like under 100$ for an SD with faceup. I didn't want or need him. *sigh* But he's here and not leaving!

      I have no priority list. I don't like trading. I like buying what I want and keeping it. (Yes I'm a total HOARDER! But I do try and not buy random things, just things I want to keep!)
       
      #21 april, Nov 11, 2018
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    2. I know what you mean by the “panic” warning, I go by that too!
       
      #22 NanouDinosaur, Nov 11, 2018
    3. I’ve felt like I impulse buy a doll especially when it’s price cheap and I end up disliking the sculpt. I’ve always wanted a switch doll and a soom vampire edition doll and when I saw one on the market, grabbed it immediately and I have no regrets as i’ve Yearned for one for a Long time
       
      #23 Mxgann, Nov 11, 2018
    4. I'm doing rather well at resisting a doll currently, even after enquiring about a layaway on him. But, then, I am trying to save for a big trip next year. So, the money has to go towards that, more than a doll. Even though, if I didn't spend money on other things, I could afford a layaway on the head. But, I do [usually] have great self-control with dolls. I say usually, because I impulse-purchased a vinyl doll the other month on credit. I occasionally regret the financial side of the purchase, but looking at him makes me happy. So, I don't know.

      Saying that, I do have little self-control around doll clothes. I guess, because they're cheaper than the dolls themselves, I deem them 'easier on the purse-strings' than the intended recipient. I've financially shot myself in the foot this month, because I expanded my girl's wardrobe a little too much.

      When it comes to a doll purchase, it is more often than not a considered purchase. I see the doll, I ruminate on the character options and price for a few days/weeks, and then I decide if I buy it or not.
       
      #24 ivorysand, Nov 12, 2018
    5. Whether a doll is on my wish list or a complete impulse, I only buy when I have the cash on hand. Got caught up in the credit card purchases & am literally paying for it now. Occasionally I use layaway but my regular budget doesn't even make that always possible. So now I only buy when I'm in love & have ready money.
       
      #25 Gwydion, Nov 13, 2018
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