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Unsure Whether to Sell...

Aug 25, 2013

    1. So I just bought my first doll this year, and despite my love of the hobby, and my adoration of other dolls, I am just not really loving her at all. Still, I feel bad selling her so soon.
      It's also a largely uncharted territory, selling her, and I am overall just nervous about it.

      There's also the question of getting another doll. If I sold mine, it would be fairly unlikely that I would purchase another anytime soon, since I am just starting college and need money for other things.

      I don't have any doll-owning friends to discuss this with, and I just wanted to see if anyone could offer an opinion or advice.

      Thanks. :aheartbea
       
      #1 Kara.Boo, Aug 25, 2013
    2. If you're not bonding with your doll and you tried changing the face up, clothing style, etc. then selling is the best thing to do. While I don't look at my dolls and think MONEYBAGSSSS, this is an expensive hobby, I don't buy $200 shoes only to not wear them. If you're afraid. You won't have a doll in the end I think you should either try trading in the MP or sell the doll and immediately order another one. Unless you're pressed for cash I don't see why you can't order a new doll. Maybe taking a hiatus from the hobby will help you, it definitely helped me.
       
      #2 Eri-chan, Aug 25, 2013
    3. I agree with Eri-chan. If the bond just simply isn't there, then it just isn't. I've put a doll on the market as fast as two weeks after getting him because as soon as I held him, I just knew that I wouldn't bond. Sometimes a doll doesn't look like its pictures, or the posing is really bad, or something else you couldn't tell from pix just puts you off so bad you know you'll never like that doll.

      I've sold a lot of dolls, and the most important points of selling are to have prompt and friendly communication, accurately describe your doll and the condition its in, pack her very safely, and ship on time. It can be scary at first, but it's really not so hard. :)
       
      #3 CloakedSchemer, Aug 25, 2013
    4. Maybe pack her away for a bit and see if you miss her? That's what I did with my Lea when I was thinking about selling her.

      Selling isn't so bad, like CloakedSchemer said. The scariest part for me was shipping and worrying about whether she'd make it to her new home okay... but I'm naturally a worrier.
       
      #4 alayaya, Aug 25, 2013
    5. Hi Kara.Boo,

      Unfortunately nobody can really decide what is best for you >n< it's certainly a tough situation to be in... Sometimes just a faceup change or refresher is needed to bond with a doll and really fall in love. ^u^ So give it a try, but if it doesn't work out, that's not a bad thing either, maybe it just wasn't meant to be.

      Since this is a very personal decision, it's much more suited to a personal blog or LJ, that's why I'm locking this thread.

      If you ever have questions about selling, please stop in at Ask the Moderators and we'll do our best to make sure you feel comfortable with the process :)
      Laelen
       
      #5 Laelen, Aug 25, 2013