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

I just say "expensive". It's no one's business what they cost. The only person I talk prices with is my face up artist friend.

 

It would depend on who asks...If it's strangers then Il just say "Very expensive, you really don't want to know" But if it's people I know then I let them know the price. Most are a little surprised by the price, but it's a hobby. They spend their money on their hobbies (everything from horses, concerts, cars, fashion to high end sound systems) and Il spend on mine.

 

I tell the truth for those who knows about my hobby. People was already surprised when I spent 150 $ on my first doll which I find funny. I saw the others who pay at least 150 $ for monthly installments just to get the newest phone, laptop, camera, brand clothes.
Now, I started save up for a 500+ $ BJD and they are shocked. One of my acquaintance said I could buy a new computer from this money. But if I don't need it then why? I rather spend my money on nice dolls than things that I have to replace in 2-3 years.

 

Around family I usually round down by at least $100, if not more. I purchased my Infernal head for like $350, and when he came I told my sister that he was only $80. We're not wealthy people at all, so the fact that I spend all of my spare money on dolly things can really bother them, and I'd rather just not have them worry or judge me for something that brings me so much joy.
Around friends and strangers I just tell them the real price.

 

Unless it's someone I know who won't be an ass about it, I just say it's an expensive piece of art. Good friends get the proper price. I kinda have to keep them away from family though 'cause the mum flips if she sees me with a new doll ever since I told her how much my Batchix girl cost. Not that $300+ is THAT much for a rare doll.

 

I'd just say more than $100 (tho I won't say how much more XP!), that way I won't get scolded for buying dolls and I don't lying too right? XD

 

The people that know about my dolls are aware of the priece and the others don't know I own them. But if someone would ask I would probably just go with expensive as well

 

Meh. I hate being asked the price. I mean, it's my money. But people are so judgey, when they're the ones who asked in the first place.
Usually, I blurt out actual costs, because my impulse is to be honest and I'm extremely impulse driven. Sooooo, hey. They ask - I tell them. But then I get comments like,
"Oh, must be nice to have that kind of money to waste."

Which is totally ridiculous from my perspective. Because I have NOTHING else that I collect or buy regularly. I occasionally will spend $15 in a month on video games, but that's IT.
I don't drink. I don't smoke. I don't eat out much. My house is paid off. My car is in good shape. After the bills are settled, after I've factored in winter heating and summer
power costs, after my little one has what she needs, food and emergency cash is allotted, the rest of that money is mine to do whatever I want. If I want to save up
for a new doll, then I will save up for a new doll. So what? Who cares? If people get crappy with me, I generally just change the subject. Usually to something that makes them as
uncomfortable as I just was. Because nya! Take that!!

/ maturity

u.u;

 

It depends largely on who is asking. If I know I'm talking to someone who will 'get it' even if initially surprised, I'll tell them outright. Most other times I just say that they are expensive.

 

I just kind of laugh nervously and people usually get the hint. If I think that whoever I'm talking to will understand, then I'll divulge, but otherwise it's easiest just to indicate that it's an expensive hobby.

 

I'd laugh, and truth be told, I'd lie. Or not tell them about the cost. I know, it's horrible, but it's kind of hard to just tell it as it is.

 

My father and I once had this conversation:

Dad: "So... how much did that doll COST?"
Me: "You know how much that really nice O-Scale train engine cost you? Somewhere around that."
Dad: "....."
Me: "You don't tell mom how much my doll cost, and I won't tell her about how much your trains are."
Dad: *thumbs up*

 

I tell them it costs as much as a refrigerator
I guess everyone compares it to their own refrig because I've never had someone tell/ask me a dollar amount in reply lol

 

Depends on who it is whether or not I'll answer. Knowing the answer will mostly be met "are you crazy?" Just makes me not what to bring them up at all for some reason.

 

i face this issue too, when others saw i took the picture for the dolls. well i will tell them that they are genuine and not recast, so its an expensive hobby, just like boys like to collect figurines and girls like doll. just the almost same. i will just answer like this and finish the cost topics :P

 

I never name their real cost if person is not interested to buy it. People who are not in hobby just won't understand it. But if someone asking for its price on purpose - why not - I would say him/her.

 

For me it REALLY depends who the person asking is. When my boyfriend or sister asks me, I will always answer honestly, since I see no reason to lie to them. If my mother asks I tell her a lower price, because I fear she will judge me for spending that kind of money since she can't. My friends have never asked me that question, but I would tell them the truth too. I would probably tell other people either the truth, or to mind their own, business, depending on their tone . I am not ashamed that I like expensive dolls.

 

Just state a price range of $200-$3000 depending on whatever factor. If they are actually interested in your doll, then give them an approximate amount you paid for yours. I don't know if Ball-jointed dolls have Stigma attached to it or that an international old hobby is still not recognized. Or maybe just many people are just ignorant of bjd as a whole.
Nobody has yet been rude to me about my hobby. Probably because they look at me and understand. Explain that it's not a toy. It is art and a luxury item. I only want to buy nice things like Hugo Boss suits or fur coats and I explain to people that bjd are luxury dolls. NOT normal dolls for common play. It doesn't matter to me how much anyone earns in this hobby but everyone needs to realize that comparing all dolls together, we are fans of luxury dolls. There is always a better or luxury version of something in many things we buy in life. Cars, homes, clothes, etc. Bjd are at the top for dolls. It is Art. I hope I've gotten something across. I don't know if I made a point as much as stated my opinion. I'm glad if anyone understands. Appreciate your dolls!

 

My standard answer for these types of questions: "For some it may have cost money, for me it's priceless." Works beautifully for dollies as well

 

I think people will think it's ridiculous to spend money in a passion or hobby when it isn't the same to what they spend money on. Like how people wonder how someone can even listen to music that they don't like. All they think about is the fact someone could actually like something different. I see people throw money away into things that are disposable or trash while a collection hobbyist gets frowned upon still.