What to answer when people ask about the cost of your doll...?

I remember when I first got the doll my mom asked me and I toned down the price by a few hundred bucks. But she eventually figured it out after looking at my bills lol.

 

Last person who asked was my mom when I opened my just received Minifee fullset while visiting her this past Christmas. I told her the price I paid and she said "I'm so glad you're no longer my problem." (I'm newly married). My husband and I both thought that was pretty hilarious.

To others, I usually just tell me "a lot" or "too much. If they press for a number I tend to be pretty honest and just blurt out whatever I had to put on my credit card to first bring them in.. So typically the prices not including face up and all the accessories.. People's reaction doesn't bother me though. If it's positive, good, if it's negative, I enjoy a heated discussion with self righteous people.

 

"More than a pack of ciggies, less than a house."

I did have one of my special boys with me once and when the questioner kept insisting I said "about two months rent" but of course, my rent vs their rent. I was amused by the expression on their faces (they obviously!!! pay more then I do) and while they sputtered I moved on.

Most people ask silly questions like that whether it's for a car or a doll so I usually aim for disarming humour and then get away; hate those sort of things anyhow. LOL

 

When I told my mom that I wanted a BJD she looked at the price and was like going crazy and asked why I wanted it. I told her "Didn't you just ever want something?" and she looked at me and was like "Oh yeah...I guess I have." And 3 days later I orderd my doll.

 

I've not been asked that question yet, but I think I would say something like "you wouldn't want to know". And if the person insisted on knowing the price, I'd eventually tell him/her...I bet most people would think I lavish money if I told them directly.

 

Don't you girls hate when then say that hackneyed sentence of 'You could send that money to Africa for the starving children'?

 

I completely empathise with this user... >,>
I feel like that a lot in the Art Department, but when it comes to dolls, I just say "Yeah, she was expensive, I bought her from overseas" and leave it at that... People sometimes will look down on you for having a doll out in "the open" XD it's silly, really.

 

This comment grabbed my attention.

 

I just say "A little bit expensive" and giggle a little. I figure that's enough info and usually people don't ask for specifics after that. I don't mind saying that, but it's a little too much info to tell most people (like anyone but my husband) the exact cost. With my mother, though, when I buy dolls and lolita stuff I always tell her it cost half what it did and she's always appalled at the expensiveness.

 

I'm terrible at lying as well, so I tend to tell them just how much they costed.
When they ask why, I respond with the art and details behind the dolls, and usually into a bit of depth about the entirety of the hobby itself.
Every time, they always seem to be fine with the price after. Most of the time they seem pretty intrigued with them too.

My enthusiasm is pretty persuasive, apparently.
But I also feel really lucky to not come across huge jerks about it yet.

 

I have no real good experience with telling people how much they're worth, so I don't tell anybody anymore. This also involves re-uploading promo pictures by the company/rep, so nobody can trail the link... =_=;

 

I don't really mind telling people. I work hard for my money so I guess that I can spend it how I want.

 

I'm a teenager. When I'm asked, usually by grown ups who's business it isn't, I tell them straight up and end with a "WHATEVER. *whisks away precious*" if it goes bad. Yupp. n_n

 

My parents were actually impressed when they met my dolls. I never lie to them, so they asked about price and I pointed to each doll and quoted. And when my mom gave me A Look, I pointed out that they almost never DEvalue, and usually increase in value over time, so they are just as much as an emergency-fund investment as the gold jewelry my mother has. This was later proven when I had an unexpected dental situation and was able to sell my Volks MSD for $430.

So I think pointing out it's not just a hobby, but an investment plan, helps some people understand. Obviously we would all rather have our dolls, but if you're abruptly short rent money? One dolly sold can help a lot with that.

 

if its stranger i probably just said ' a lot ' because here in Indonesian theres few people really wanted BJD but don't want to bother to buy them and instead they steal ~

if its my parents maybe i probably just cut 50% ? like the price is $910 with shipping i maybe just said $300 with shipping (they didn't know i bought a doll anyway ... just my big bro)

and if its my friend i will tell them its $910 with shipping , because most of my friend sometimes handle things roughly and if i said the doll around $300 they just gonna think its cheap (most my friend is from a rich ... rich family ... and they kinda like spoiled ... specially when the items under $500 they just do what ever they want , if it broken they can buy another one ... )

so when they know the doll is expensive maybe they will handle it more carefully ~

 

I am a horrible liar, so I am usually very straight forward with the cost. Occassionally my mom will jump in and add "They're collectors dolls." To make it sound more legit for the cost ^^; But sometimes I will just say "they range between $300-$900" until they ask a cost for a specific doll of mine XD

 

I usually answer with the "real" price (not exactly), but I don't say my Minifee costs 50$ I say too, respect of minifees, that this particular ones are a bit expensive... But I don't care about what people thinks about that, my brother buys really expensive Star Wars merchandising and nobody says him nothing xD
But I have a friend who really annoys me with the price of BJD... when she's a "shopaholic" e.e

 

"Like any high-quality item, they reflect the cost of artistry, design and craftmanship in their price. I am so happy with her! Isn't she gorgeous? Say, how about that weather acting up the last two weeks? Isn't it bizarre, all that rain instead of snow?"

And would leave it at that.

 

Im actually pretty surprised at how seldom people ask this.

Even my parents, who a couple of years ago would have died if i told them i was going to spend money on any non-essential item have never asked. Luckily they have no idea how many I own! (im old, married, out of the house since ancient times).

They must have a clue, since they know I sold a rare one to buy them a new fridge.

 

I usually round down when I answer people, but in some cases, I round up. Like when someone asks, "How much is that doll that you want?" I answer, with a shrug of my shoulders, "Oh, like $300 dollars. No big deal." To my parents and a lot of other people, it is a big deal. But I feel like, for me, it's not too big a deal because its a hobby that I'm interested in. After that, I explain that it's a hobby and it's expensive like a lot of other hobbies. I once compared it to collecting stamps, which is by far cheaper...my mom didn't buy into it too well. Plus, I'm usually pretty honest and outspoken. When someone asks, I'm going to give them an upfront answer. Simple as that.