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

This is definitely true, and doll-meets as a means to preview a doll in person don't help at all if the doll you want is limited, and will no longer be offered long before any owner actually receives one. Months later you can see them at the meet and go "Awww, damn that doll is INCREDIBLE! I would have bought it if I had known she would have looked like *this!*"

 

The one thing that bothers me most about this hobby is the often limited availability of many dolls and doll-related items. I've had many cases where I missed out on a doll or doll item because I waited too long and I later learned the item wouldn't ever be produced again. I've also made purchases I've later regretted because I didn't have a lot of time to consider whether I really wanted the item or not.

 

The two things that get me: Cost and addiction. xD It's an expensive hobby, we all know that, but the things with me is that every time I get one, I need​ another one. I think I'm literally addicted to this hobby. xD

 

In my case it's because 1) They cost a lot of money. I've never tried so hard to save this much money for anything, so it's not really an easy thing for me to do. But I feel it's worth it in the end. And 2) These dolls are pretty much like potato chips. Once you get one, you have to have more. I can't believe how fast my wishlist grew in just the past couple of days.

 

There are two things that really bug me about this hobby:

1) Not being able to get family and friends to understand what's so wonderful about these dolls. They just shake their heads pitifully at me.
2) The dolls take up so much space--just like little babies. It always boggles my mind how such little creatures (dolls and babies) need so many things and so much space.

 

The worst part for me is cost. I accepted that BJDs are expensive and I still want to buy it. Every time there's a doll I want, I always have to restrain myself and in the end I missed it. 8(

 

The not so nice aspects of collecting BJDs:

1) Their costs. Not just the LEs but the shoes, wigs, outfits, accessories, furniture, DSLR camera and the list goes on.
2) The waiting time! Darn... this is one of the most agonizing aspects
3) The fact that my friends think im really weird.

 

Hmmm...for me it should be:
Cost: obvious as to why.
Shipping: from cost to waiting to wondering if it'll stuck in customs to getting it safely.
Travelling: Like soenatte said, where my hometown is and where I stay for my university are six and a half hours apart and going back with my dollies is a nightmare. (believe me, I did it ONCE and someone shoved me on a wall and I heard a CRACK in my bag and I thought I broke my doll TTATT I...dun...want...to...do...it...again...TT^TT ).
Another thing that troubles me in the hobby, is how rare it is. I actually like that it is (makes it more special, no? ) but because of that, other people hardly understand it. I'm not talking about 'stigma', I couldn't care less what other people think, but I am afraid my family isn't going to be very supportive...;~;

 

This! I just recently bought a pair of boots that were advertised as MSD size (even stated the length), but I was bitterly disappointed to find out that not only my girl's feet too wide, but her lower legs were as well! Thankfully the company that I bought them from will refund me, but now that leaves me questioning the size of all high topped boots! I don't even buy my own clothes online because I have to try everything on! I do so wish we could do that when buying for our dolls, especially when you pay almost the same prices for doll clothes as for people clothes!

 

Not being able to see most of the dolls in person, especially when considering making a purchase, has to be the most frustrating for me. It has truly made me aware of how much a photograph can 'lie'. I don't necessarily mean that in a bad way, as I do enjoy looking at all the photos, but when trying to really know a sculpt, I'm very cautious, more so with a good photo than a bad one, as a good photographer knows all the tricks to hide imperfections and find the best angle and enhance colors and such.

Also, I'd really like to be able to go to a physical doll shoppe and just window- shop as a pick me up if I'm feeling down.

 

cost.

And did I mention: Cost?


I could not care less anymore what people think of me. What limits me only is justifying to my own conscience the cost of another doll vs feeding the world, for instance. Can a socialist in good conscience be the owner of so many expensive goods that meet secondary needs, not even primary ones?

I feel a lot of guilt, sometimes.

 

I have a list
Cost at the top of course
Waiting
That there is no brick and mortar store I can just go to with out some planning before hand (have none near my location)
Having my family think I am nuts for liking dolls at my age (doesn't deter my doll hobby but it is annoying to have such discussions)

 

The cost doesn't bother me so much, but it DOES bother me when a I want a beautiful LE and it's impossible to shell out the cash in time *COUGHCROBIDOLLWINTEREVENTCOUGH* Otherwise I can take my time saving up for the doll I really want, even if it's on the pricey side.

What really bugs me about BJDs is the maintenance required. You should coat them so they don't yellow as fast, you should keep them in the dark so they don't yellow as fast, you should suede them to pose better, you shouldn't touch with oily hands to preserve the sealant, the list goes on and on. My mom says she would LOVE bjds if they weren't so delicate. Sometimes I feel like I have to treat my boy like he's made out glass!

 

Two things come immediately to mind: Not having nearly enough space for all of my dolls and their clothes and accessories, and being constantly tempted by new and ever more gorgeous dolls, while not wanting to get rid of any that I have. So, I feel a bit like I'm spinning in place. I want to add another doll or two to the collection I have, yet I hardly have enough room for what I've got.

It's really rather maddening.

 

having to deal with the incompetent post office

 

The cost would definitely be high on the list. So many dolls on the wish list, not enough money in the wallet. T_T

 

The cost, definitely, is one of the worst things. Especially around this time when a bunch of LEs are being released - so many BJDs, so little time/money!

 

The worst part is the high cost since I adore Iplehouse EID girls. But with faceup and mobility joint, one costs alot! And I have 5 EIDs on my wish list: Aurora, Lahela, Luna, Asa, Carina. Aurora and Lahela was limited and just when they were released for X'mas, my family needed the money so I didn't buy them.
Another terrible thing, on my wishlist, all are in normal skin and medium bust with mobility joint. It is next to impossible to buy a doll with my exact specifications on the second hand market.
First, I only want Carina, then I like Asa, then I like Aurora and Lahela and then I like Luna.
Snowball effect is a terrible thing in the hobby too.
So is not having enough money.

 

I think for me the worst part is that I have started caring more about buying wigs and clothes for my dolls instead of for myself…actually my dolls dress better than I do these days. Some of their clothes are even more expensive than my own…sigh.