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What is the worst part about being a BJD collector/owner?

Dec 20, 2011

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    1. Ah, yes~ I forgot about the fitting. >_>
      This is why I take it upon myself to learn how to sew and make accessories.
       
      #341 joankagami, Jul 17, 2012
    2. I think the worst part is yes I love to play a littel with my doll but they are not just play things you have to be carful with them and I like to show my boy off but it makes me nerves when they want to hold him. the other night I showed him to some friends and my power had gone out so I did not feel like walking through the dark to go put him back so I put him on the mantel my friend didn't like his stairing at her so her brother went and turned his head around I was like don't do that again he is almost a $200 doll and you could of just popped his head off doing that and it could of fallen and broke.
       
      #342 StevenDyal91, Jul 18, 2012
    3. This one is definitely a bummer! x(
       
      #343 purplepaws, Jul 18, 2012
    4. there are a few things for me -

      -falling in love with a doll that you can't have/isn't right for whatever reason
      -waiting for dolls to arrive
      -the - almost embarrassment - you go through while explaining to people who don't know about them what they are
      -being judged by people who are, for lack of a better word, ignorant in regard to what they are
      -feeling like you haven't got them quite finished/you constantly pick out things that are wrong with your mods or faceups
       
      #344 nudgevanillacl, Jul 18, 2012
    5. Wanting more and having no money. :(
       
      #345 Razzy, Jul 18, 2012
    6. Being put aside by other dollowners for not having popular molds.
      Being broke when falling in love again.
      Regretting not getting a doll, or regretting getting a doll that was diffeent than I expected.
       
      #346 Kayren-Twist, Jul 18, 2012
    7. I just hate the all around critisism that goes into the hobby. I hate the constant feeling of not being accepted. In the hobby critisism is horrible, too. If you don't like somebody's doll, then just keep scrolling -__-
       
      #347 Mizu-Chan, Jul 21, 2012
    8. Not having BJD friends despite going to meets. Lack of funds to make your dolls complete or get the new molds you love. Lack of fashion options for dolls with very specific looks.
       
      #348 TsukiKyou, Jul 21, 2012
    9. For me it's that ridiculous wait for the doll to get to you....and that gnawing feeling that says "You could sell clothes for dolls you idiot...if you would just put your head to it!" xD
       
      #349 Imadork007, Jul 21, 2012
    10. waiting and waiting and waiting (sadly the language barrier), are they still in business--did I get ripped off--waiting and waiting.
      And being broke and spending more money on doll clothes and shoes than I spend on myself!!!!!
       
      #350 miss mabel, Jul 21, 2012
    11. Cost lol. Doll cost doesn't phase me, the CLOTHES and SHOES and ACCESSORIES do!!!! Even if something is only $25, shipping to Australia is usually at LEAST that much.

      My husband bought me a Unoa kit recently - but she has no clothes, wigs (except the one she came with which I gave away as I didn't like it) or even a face. So this $600 doll will soon blow out to $2000 just to have a face and wardrobe :)

      My Red Queen Lati STILL has barely any clothes because I want Dollheart stuff for her, but its so hard to justify sometimes.
       
      #351 noddyfry, Jul 22, 2012
    12. Definitely the cost and been a perfectionist about everything :( Although the judgement and stereotyping is annoying too.
       
      #352 CleoChaos, Jul 31, 2012
    13. The cost for me is the worst one, I'm constantly falling for dolls that I cannot afford!
      The second part would be that this hobby is not very common and I don't get much support or interest from the surroundings, many people find the dolls scary and think its a weird hobby:(
       
      #353 aibee, Aug 1, 2012
    14. The worst thing for me at the moment is not having anyone to share the hobby with.
      I used to have a BJD friend, but we don't talk much anymore. It's much easier to get excided about your hobby when you have someone with the same hobby. Kinda sucks at the moment. =/

      Another thing is, buying things you hope will fit your doll while trying to complete them but doesn't turn out so well. Kinda bums you out and then you're either stuck with it or have to try and sell it.

      And the cost of customizing your doll. Not for the doll itself (or I would probably be doing a lot of impulse buying), but their clothes, wigs, eyes, shoes. They can get really pricey, especially if you want good quality stuff.

      Can't really think of anything else. o Ao
       
      #354 FlamingStar129, Aug 1, 2012
    15. Having to deal with the social insecurities of some other doll collectors. I don't like going to a meet, or trying to find things out online and everyone is just worried about what OTHER people think. I don't care what the OTHERS think, I want to play with dolls. I'm part of the doll community so I don't have to deal with folks who want me to know they are judging me (like that lady in the elevator who saw some of my puppets and said, "Great, another weirdo in the building." Her life is probably very boring, so I don't care what she thinks.)

      I didn't get them to show off how unique I am, I got them because I enjoy them! I am not afraid if other people think I'm weird. I'm weird without the dolls anyway. Don't worry about it so much. Just enjoy the hobby. It's hard enough to find people who are local that are into the hobby. I don't need to worry about whether someone approves if I decide to meet up with another doll collector in Starbucks with a MSD, to chat over the inflated prices of Volks shoes.

      Seriously, I saw a guy with a Louis Vuitton laptop bag earlier today... the dude paid over $800 for a LAPTOP BAG that looks exactly like one I bought for $25 at Target, and people are worried about people judging them for buying, owning and loving a work of art that was created from the heart to spread creativity and passion for beauty around the world. You're not doing anything wrong. It's a super hobby! I love you guys!
       
      #355 Elasaid Aiden, Aug 9, 2012
    16. The waaaaaiiiting, ugh. I've survived two Unoa kit orders just fine, but I recently ordered a few Dollshe boys, and I feel like I may die of suspense before they get here. Mostly because I don't know what kind of time frame I'm looking at. If I knew it was going to take approximately 6 months, or 8 months, or a year, I could make peace with it, but I have absolutely no idea.

      Also, the fact that most of my dolls remain poorly or un dressed, because I always have great ambitions to design and sew wardrobes for them, but I am so easily distracted that it rarely happens.
       
      #356 Ophiomancer, Aug 10, 2012
    17. The costs! And on second place, the storage of everything!
       
      #357 xSherryx, Aug 10, 2012
    18. Definitely the fact that everything is overseas and therefore has shipping costs/time.
       
      #358 Jezrah, Aug 10, 2012
    19. SHOES!!! It's impossible to find "decent" shoes for slim MSDs with small feet that actually FIT!!! And I got 3 of them! URGHH!! Apparently my girls live in the country and must go barefoot all their lives!
       
      #359 blue_starkiller, Aug 10, 2012
    20. your always broke.
       
      #360 anashadow, Aug 11, 2012
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