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

lol omg i get that reaction all the time to and my best answer to that is that theyre r like porcelain lifelike dolls that thats y they use them in music videos in japan and ppl go wow and want one to xD

 

i always make it sound ,

"LOOK ! DUDE " like how you like your 400$ watch and those expensive
shoes - shirts - that 200$ vase over there , this 400$ doll is worth it
everyone has a likings ~

plus you can say you never waste money on dolls if you do it right
you can always resell all items in good priCes

 

I'm usually not hesitant at all to tell them how much mine cost me. But by the time they've had the chance to ask about price, I've already referred to it as a "fully customizable artist doll," which sounds pretentious enough to lift it above toy-store level.

I chose and planned on my doll months ahead of time, knowing how much I needed. It wasn't an impulse buy, and was entirely bought responsibly. I saved up for my doll by doing craft fairs, so 100% of the money came from my own endeavors. Spending my own hard earned money on something totally frivolous is something to be proud of. I'm not ashamed at how much I spent.

I enjoy seeing their faces when they give me that "Ew, that isn't worth it" face, because I can usually follow up with how I've learned how to sew apparel and hand make wigs and accessories to make back the cost since having owned the doll. Whoops craft fairs, haters can suck it.

 

I only encountered this question one time so far and that was from my mother. I was a little hesitant to tell her that I even got a BJD because I wasn't sure what she'd say. I told her that I paid an estimated amount and she was a little surprised. But I explained why she cost so much and once she saw her, that was all it took for her to get it. With other people I'm not sure what I'd say, but hey everyone spends money on their hobbies and we're all entitled to do the same for our dolls.

 

THIS. I'm gonna think of it like this from now on.

 

I get this question so much. It's horrible and I'm a little tired of the "look" I get, it's always the same disapproving look that says "what a waste of money", but I'm always nice and I always answer it honestly.

Whenever I mention a price, especially on my "rare" dolls people tend to shake their heads and stare at me like I'm an alien speaking another language. That's when I usually tend to say "Well, at least this is something that will last for nearly forever and will hold it's value or go up in value. It's a win-win."

The next part is usually the same follow up too (ironic and strange how people can have the exact same thought pattern) "Wouldn't you rather have <insert designer names and items here such as shoes, clothes, purses, jewelry here>" And I usually kindly smile and say "Oh yes, great, something that will wear out, rip, break, fade, get damaged, after only a short time." People by this point will pick up on my sarcasm.

Or if I don't use that line I just go. "Well I can't customize that stuff or do anything with it." And then I'll proceed to show them all the wonderful uses the doll has and what you can do with it.

Luckily, I haven't had too many rude people, just one or two who have gone "Still not worth it, it doesn't DO anything." or "For that price it should talk and move on its own" Yeah, that part they do already, lol.

So yeah...it's a fun question. I just went through it with my cousin, he saw my Lyric for the first time and was like "what is that thing." He then asked me how much and I started laughing so he guessed $200. My reply was "Yeah, his head..." and laughed again. That's when his eyes widened and he was like "what" but then he shrugged and was like "Well I guess it's no worse than my warhammer figures"

I just look at it as we all have our hobby that we spend money on. Cars, gyms, clothes, shoes, jewelry, make-up/perfume, purses, manga/anime, traveling, etc. The list is endless so as long as you make people understand it's no different from any other hobby, then they're usually okay with it.

 

Different strokes... thats how i see it. Unless this person actually bought the doll for me , he or she can complain all she wants

 

That's a good way to look at it. In fact, just explaining that they're highly customizable artist dolls is a great way to curb the dirty looks. I get so freaked out about it because the only people who ask are always family. I get squicked when my roommate or boyfriend's family ask those questions, because then I think they'll think they're spending their money on me. That's mostly paranoia though, I've been around long enough for them to not question my intentions anymore.

 

HMM let's see. I don't drink, or smoke. How much money do you spin on that. Oh here is one that will get them all the time. I don't eat out a lot. Now how much money do you have, and what do you have to show for it at the end of the month. I can show you where my money went, can you show me yours.

 

I really never had people asking me the price of the dolls i have unless i show them my kid's pictures. I usually have a rather "unapproachable" face when i have to bring my kids out, i put on this mask to avoid troubles.... and thank god, they are often shocked by the price but did not say much about them..

 

With doll folk I just tell what I cost, they would understand.
With my son, I just ask him how juch the last Yugioh card he bought off of eBay was and the subject suddenly drops, Go figure!

 

I tell them the falt out truth and before they can say or do anything I tell them why (Resin, Vinyl, Wigs, Clothing, Shoes, ECT) If they still have a problem with it, I tell them it's what I like if you don't like it that's your choice but I do and I will continue to no matter what.

One time I had my own father tell me the dolls plastic and then he started flicking it I told him flat out in the middle of a doctors office DON'T touch my doll again if you do I'll get you for destruction of personal property and he hasn't since then laid a finger on my doll but all the other people in the office just looked at me. I think they knew I was serious by the looks on some of their faces others probably just thought I was crazy all well though. Nobody has the right to cause damage to my things no matter how petty the thing is and I'm proud of what I did. I got the desired out come, my dad no longer touches my doll I'm happy.

That's why I won't let any one at this moment buy a doll for me. If I can't afford it I don't get it. Thanks for bring up a very good point

 

It would depend on who asked. If it was my mother, I'd say something vague like "oh, no more than I could afford" and then quickly change the subject. If it was someone who was into the hobby I'd answer openly and honestly, if it was a complete stranger I wouldn't answer at all or I would lie (because I'm paranoid), and if it was someone else I knew, a relative, classmate, colleague or something, I'd give a rough estimate and ask them not to tell my mother
Thing is, I don't really understand why anyone other than my mother or someone else in the hobby (or who's at least interested to get into it) would want to know how much money I've spent on my doll...

 

Luckily no one has asked me that because I don't have a ready answer yet. I've been asked quite a bit about my doll but unfortunately, I don't think anyone asks because they think I'm a kid and they must think it's a common doll. I'm 23 and I'm repeatedly told that I look 12. I think the oldest anyone has guessed is 16.

 

That's a great response!

I'll usually say "you don't want to know", and leave it at that. Unless it is someone genuinely interested in them and are not just going to pass judgement.

 

When I told the cost to my sister... Oh my god. She's don't like my hobby anymore. She said i'm strange and it's a stupid think to buy a doll to much expensive. I don't try anymore to explain why I love this, she don't want to listen my about that.

I think she overreact about this. Maybe because, she don't like doll.

Now, when someone want to know the cost, I just said : ''Expensive, but for a good doll, not to much''

 

I've had a few people ask me about the cost of my dolls. I've told them the truth, and the response has run the gamut. One person was extremely disapproving and thought it was a complete waste of money. As far as she was concerned, that money should have been saved. The guy I had been talking to just a minute before about it actually turned to her and shot her down. He collected guitars, so he could totally understand putting that kind of money into a hobby. I felt like I had found a total kindred spirit!! LOL

When people are shocked at the cost of BJDs, I point out that as far as I'm concerned, I'm not buying a doll - I'm buying art. Once I can get them in that mindset, they seem to understand things a little better.

 

I'm back at this thread again. Now I only have one thing to say: The Truth. If you are ashamed, there is a reason you are ashamed. You mustn't justify yourself (or have to for the matter); instead ask why one feels uncomfortable sharing the price. If you truly were okay with it, no matter how much shock other people gave you, it shouldn't matter.

 

I really really avoid talking about prices because sometimes I feel bad about it, but after all it's my business. If I am forced to say it somehow, than I say a really cheap price.

Some of my friends are really jerky and poor-minded.

 

The only one who knows the price I pay for my dolls is my mother.
To all others I usually respond, "Well, I got this one free when I bought these" and then focus the topic on that. Since I have free event heads, I use them as the distraction, or say something like "I got it for a discount."

People can be very narrow minded when it comes to price, even though I paid for it with my own money and have nothing to be ashamed of I'd rather spare myself the drama and ridicule.