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

My standard answer is "enough". It's my money, I work hard for it and I can spend my free money on whatever I want as long as I pay my bills. I often tell people that I could spend the same amount on drugs and alcohol, that usually convinces everyone. If not I can still argue that I can sell the dolls again and get my money back. I don't tell them that I would never really do that^^

 

I tell them the right amount (or around about anyway, I can't remember exact prices pff) with a straight serious face and watch their beautiful reactions

 

The only person who's ever made a fuss about it at all has been my dad. I don't mind telling people what they cost. If they look at me all crazy I just shrug and say, "It's my hobby." never bothers me though.

 

My standard answer is they are expensive. I feel like no one else really needs to know how much I spend. Besides usually telling people the truth has backfired on me. XD

If someone is really interested though I will give them links to websites.

 

I've only had one person ask me that in the past few years, and that was a study-buddy who came over to cram for a university final haha I'd accidentally left my bedroom door open and he could see them from the living room where we were all studying. The conversation went something like this:

"Oh, wow. Those are different. How much did one of those cost?"
"Oh, um. They're kind of pricey, but at least they're pretty. I just collect them -- do you collect anything?"
"Yeah! I collect such-and-such. The cost can really get up there."

The key is to turn it around as casually (but as politely) as possible. Deflect the focus off of yourself/your dolls if you're uncomfortable discussing certain things about them. People are usually more interested in talking about themselves than they're interested in listening to you, anyway.

 

I like to be honest{Kinda makes me a snobby proud dolly owner}.But think about if you lie about the price and tell them what a BJD is and where to get them they'll figure out you are a lier.And no mater what your going to get strange looks,who cares.

 

I usually do the same and state their price out loud, most of the time they're more interestend in stating how strange/weird/beautiful/creepy/odd they are to care much about their cost. Luckily, in my town there are several otaku coffee shops where you can find gamers, anime fans and all sorts of "geek cultures" and they are extremely friendly to collectors of "weird stuff" such as dolls.

I've met people who spend WAY MORE than we do on plastic limited edition sculptures or even playing cards (like yu-gi-oh or magic: the gathering) which I find odd/weird/strange/etc. as well, but that makes them happy so I would never judge them and they don't judge me...

 

I just tell them the price. I make sure to also educate them a little about BJDs, like the materials they're made of, the beauty of the craftsmanship, etc.

I think anyone who isn't interested in BJDs will always have that "It's not even worth it" tone in their voice when they find out how much our dolls cost. If they actually say it to my face that "Your doll's probably not even worth what you paid", I just point out to them that different people value different things. Some people would spend their money on more harmful things, like drugs, alcohol, cigarettes because that's what they think is worth purchasing. In my opinion, the dolls last way longer than most things people "throw" their money away on. XD

And I guess I'm lucky that I do have friends who at least respect my love for BJDs.

 

ive been asked that a couple times and i tell them the truth but i usually add that there are ones soooo much more than what i have

 

Usually it is my family that asks and I say I am not telling you and the usual response I get is I don't want to know...Then I think "so don't ask"......My children know but I would not tell anyone else..they would freak....

 

If it comes up, yes I say how much it costs. I think of it like this, if they get all high and mighty and think they are better than me and my hobby,I counter back I have 3 expensive dolls and an extensive prop collection while they can't even afford that new phone they have been saving up for in the past two months. But if they are nice about it,I let them take a picture. =)

 

I went to my first anime con recently where only one other person even knew what a Dollfie Dream was to begin with.

Anyway, I was walking around with my girl and many people came up to see her. More than a few where di I get here...then asked how much did she cost. I literally couldn't believe that they would ask. I would never ask a total stranger (or even my family) how much they paid for something. Then when I told them, their reactions were O_O!!! I even got the comment, "for a *)(*&^ doll?!?!?"

Needless to say, I was mad. Finally after about a dozen times, I replied back to the next person, "Don't even act surprised. This is an anime con. People here paid more than that for the costumes, their figures, the signed pics auctioned off...really, I mean REALLY?" I was livid. Then I just had to laugh at those who thought it is like a "Barbie doll" (yes someone even said that).

Thankfully there were a few folks who were super nice and wanted to take photos of her even though they didn't know what a DD was. They just thought she was cool. They did not ask how much she cost.

 

I tell them the right price, even if they'll tell me that it's a waste of money.

 

I have told my mum and dad they think it's crazy but they know how much I want one. For people I don't know who aren't in the hobby I would just say it was a gift so I don't know lol xD

 

Since my doll hasn't come home yet, no one has really asked - except my sister, who has always made fun of and looked down on me for my hobbies. She constantly reminds me of how wasteful it is, and not worth it; but if something makes you really happy and you want it badly enough AND save the,money, why should cost matter?

 

I normally say "A bit more than I should use, but it makes me happy and that's the important part."

 

When someone asks about the costs, I start grinning.
"Ehhehehehe... a lot."
"Oh? How much?"
"600$"
"......o.o"

I never have to explain though, but sometimes people just stare at me like I'm an idiot.

 

I'm pretty honest with how much my girl cost, but I also let the person asking know about the companies, prices for limited dolls and such other events like Dolpas, but I haven't gotten a snarky comment or rude person asking before, so I guess my experience has been pretty tame~ I do remind others who ask "Why so much" they they've spent X-amount of $ on YGO cards or cosplay materials/costumes (my boyfriend and I are into pretty expensive hobbies >>; ) and they just continue to ask about doll care afterwards, and comment on how pretty she is, despite her being a bit creepy. x'D

But overall, it is your money, you can do what you will with it. Everyone has some sort of expensive hobby, so why should they judge others who do different hobbies? That's what I think.

 

I just tell the truth.

 

When it comes to been asked questions by random people I tend to just be honest. Even if I tend to round down the price rather than rounding it up. Its more when people I know ask about the price I find myself halving the cost because I don't want to get into a "how could you spend that on a doll" conversation