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

The cost, not for the dolls themselves but for everything else to it. I can buy clothes for myself cheaper than for my dolls.
And never having enough is kind of hard too. I love making stories and I never feel completed with what I do. Once I finish the story I'm also scared that the current dolls that I have won't fit here anymore since I would just make a new story. I doubt I would sell them tho, so it would be a mix of re-constructing the dolls and some would probably go to sleep in their box for a while til I feel bad and give them a week's attention.

I can handle the critism, I'm also an artist so I'm used to people "looking down" on what I do. (Because being an artist is not a real job, or because my art isn't good enough etc.)

 

the worst is the costs and many others has said , and im mean to see dolls ju want but never have the money for them that sucks

 

Id pay $100 for a dress for my girl but not buy myself a shirt for $20...

 

My wallet hurts every time I look at a doll site.

 

My wallet is feeling your wallet's pain.

 

I often think of that kind of thing. I will order custom made and pay excessive shipping for my dolls and buy my stuff at Walmart. Oh well, I can tell which one brings me more joy for the dollar.
For me the worse thing is the waiting, waiting,waiting.

 

For me, it's probably the cost. x_x; Especially shipping costs. Along with the ups and downs of events or sudden releases of limiteds that I know I can't get.

 

The worst part is ...... I am always on a budget.

 

For me it is the need to communicate with some people with whom we are too different (especially if your hobby not only a hobby but also work)... It was pretty hard at first because I was used to communicate with people who are "on the same wavelength with me". All people are different, with someone it is just easier to communicate... And with someone more difficult...

 

I don't mind the cost so much, since I think it's worth it (or I wouldn't buy them! XD)
-Too many ideas, too little motivation/time
-lack of space for dolls and sets for pictures
-finding the absolute perfect wig/eyes is like pulling teeth sometimes!

 

For me, the worst part is the customer service. I've received dolls with horrible flaws and been told that it was normal twice now. I just received the wrong doll, and the company is telling me that they sent me the right one... I'm hoping this is an honest misunderstanding, and that they will work with me. But it's frustrating... If I can't get this settled, then I will have three doll companies, including two of my favorites that I would love to buy more from, on my "boycott" list. I'm getting to the point where I am seriously considering not buying any more dolls, and just playing with what I have and buying clothing, wigs, and eyes from people I trust.

 

bronzephoenix, that's AWFUL!

for me the worsts are: nasty comments and well, price is a given.

 

For me it's the wait time for pre-orders -the waiting room is my second home.
Oh, and as TatsuKitty said, finding the perfect wig is so difficult! Why is it so hard to match up the desired style and color in the same wig????

 

I think there can be a lot of things in this hobby that can suck... I personally hate waiting lol so there's that and I'm poor so the cost stinks but it is well worth it so the cost is justified for me... but I'm sure it sucks for others... I think some of it is space, but I think the worst is mean comments from people, not just people who just don't understand the hobby or why someone would want to "play with dolls" or spend that much money on a doll... But also mean comments from other people IN the hobby who insult your doll etc...

 

Being broke all the time because there is always something new on my wishlist... (>.<);

 

The real down side to this hobby apart from the money is the contest worry. I always worry if my doll is safe- has my dog or cat got hold of her, has some one messed with her while I am out the house, had my mum gone in my room and knocked her over, has my boyfriend put something on top of her( yes this has happened and yes I was very angry ), what if the shelf above her falls down, what if I break her myself ( am so clumsy ). I worry so much that I would never take her out the house and I would never let anyone else hold her. For all these reasons my parents ended up including my dolls on the home insurance, and my dad plans to build a display case complete with lock. ( then I can worry about miss placing my key

 

Definetly, the shipping time. When i need an item for a photoshoot, i can't go out and buying a wig or doll clothes at the supermarket. It's the most frustrating for me. I learn to be more patient with this hobby ><
I hate when i really really want a doll and that i count and count again my money. I try to make it return in my budget without success. Being resonable is very hard with this hobby^^

 

Not being able to really afford a lot of the more expensive dolls and liking them, and not having a body for every head I own. I've just gotten my first head sans body and apparently I'm completely OCD about that. It's bugging me to no end that Kelly will have to wait to get a body for his head. He hasn't even been in the house a couple of days and I'm already guilt tripping myself over not being able to just order him up one right now!!!

 

The cost and the never ending need to own more and more dolls :0

 

For me it's the cost, and the constant fear that I'll somehow damage my dolls or loose interest in them and regret all the money I've spent. The wait time isn't the greatest either. >.<