Would you lie about your BJD?

I prefer not to tell lies but I rather not have an ex-friend learn I have the doll just in case she does something against me ... seeing how she reacted to a friend handling her doll, which many would see as harmless fun it just makes me go O.O I definitely don't say much when it comes to how much I put into my doll, but most my friends & my parents know about my doll. She was a new year's gift to myself and I didn't have any particular attachment to the money I used (being Asian, at new year's you get lots of money - I have always used it to help my family or for my education) ... plus, as my friends say, "I rarely spoil myself." Plus if I have to talk back, I can always dig up other EXPENSIVE hobbies or those that harm one's physical self/ others.

 

Hmm ... good question.

I have a very supportive husband and he never tries to talk me out of buying a new doll,
because he knows that I love em all equally and they make me happy.

My doll plan for 2013 is buying a RealPuki SoSo.
Its the first time ever that my husband said
"Thats the one BJD you shouldn't ever tell anyone how much you paid for it "

With all my other BJDs / dolls I have no problem with telling how much I paid for them -
for example my MA Tula cost $199 but she is HUGE so no one wonders that she was so "expensive".
But paying even more for "2 fingers full" of BJD with a RealPuki ..
I guess I can go without the raised eyebrows.

So yeah - I might consider lying about the price or going with
"Are you sure you want to know .. ? "

 

I wouldn't lie about it but pretty often I avoid talking about how much my dolls cost/the fact that I just ordered another doll/buying clothes and accessories for dolls with my mum because I know she'd rather I was SAVING MONEY FOR THE FUTURE. I also don't tell friends about my dolls until I'm absolutely sure they're not going to laugh or be completely weirded out.

 

I never lie about the price of my boy or the girl I have on the way, but they're both on the cheaper ends of this hobby... I've never had hugely negative comments from anyone, and if someone was to tell me they were a waste of money I would certainly let them know that there are a lot worse things I could be "wasting" my money on.

 

My parents are very aware I want one and both are very against it because of the price. Honestly, I'm making my own money, and sure, I could spend it on other things that I may need, or would be more practical, but its what I want. I feel a bit embarrassed for spending SO MUCH on a doll, but I think thats just 'cause people make me feel that way to begin with. I honestly have no problem with it. I'm going to flaunt what I have even if people look at me like I'm crazy for it XD

 

I lie to some people about the price. >_<

 

I collect original animation artwork, and compared to the value of that particular collection, the cost of my dolls is nominal. However, that said...wouldn't it be kind of rude for someone to just come out and ask the price of that something you own? I can't imagine going into someone's home and asking about the cost of furniture, carpets and nicknacks...or demanding to know the cost of someone's new car. The embarrassment shouldn't be on the part of the person who spent the money, but on the part of the person who was so impolite as to ask!

 

I wouldn't lie about my dolls. I just don't feel the need to. I love them and enjoy them, so I really don't care much what other people think. Everyone has that thing that they spend time and money on...and I usually point that out if people say mean things about my dolls costs or etc. In example, I've had a "friend" say that's stupid to spend so much money on something and yet that same friend spends $80-$100 on makeup a month. In my opinion, there's not much difference. I myself don't spend that much on beauty products. My monthly cost on makeup is probably on average less than $10 every 3-5 months. I don't complain at her that she spends too much on beauty products since I spend less, why should she have a right to say anything to me about how much I spend on dolls? I have brought this to her attention and she sees it completely differently but I wasn't backing down about it. As far as people asking about their price, I don't normally tell it (just because I know how some people get really weird about knowing it) but I don't lie about it. The only people who REALLY know what my dolls cost are my husband and one of my friends who is also into dolls. Sometimes if a curious person asks, I will tell if I can tell in the way they ask that they won't start a commotion over it. When people ask and I don't want to tell them, I just say google it. Prices are easy enough to get an estimate on, so if they want to pry in my business bad enough to take time out and look for it, more power to them. ;D - The only thing I've ever "lied" about relating to my dolls, is one time I really wanted a doll but didn't have the complete money for the doll. My mom wanted to get me something I'd really like for my birthday that year and she was putting in an effort to "get me" better, so she had heard me talking about this doll and asked me if a specific amount of money would buy her. I told her it would, but she was under the impression that amount bought the whole doll. It was only the price for the head and then I bought the body myself. I didn't technically lie since that amount added to the amount I had would buy the doll, I just left out the important detail that I would still have to put my money with it, but I knew she would have some things to say if she knew that amount only covered the head (since she was and still is struggling to understand the doll thing...she first was cool with it, but then later grew off about it who knows).

 

After years of telling the truth and experiencing many reactions both good and bad, I try to avoid it. I even lie about it now, it just saves me a lot of annoyance and makes my life a lot easier. I heard the "you shouldn't care what others say or think" speech and I don't care. What I mean by I don't care is that sure I don't care what others think but I also don't care to hear it either. I've heard so much of what people think that yes, I will to hear nothing.

Most common lie I've told is : "I found these at a thrift store or yard sale so I don't know anything else about them."

 

I've never really had anyone ask me how much they are. I'm sure I would just tell them and deal with the shock and awe afterwards.

 

My father and his fiance are very... Unaccepting of my hobbies (Dolls, cosplay, drawing, conventions). Although, my dad's fiance is a lot more vocal about this. She's called me childish, spoiled, stupid even. And. I'm not going to lie--that hurts because I really want to get a job doing animation or character design; it's what I'm going to college for. I try not to let it get to me though, as this is the same woman who flips out over windows being opened if a room is too warm. Now. All THAT being said. My family doesn't know my fiance and I own five dolls with one on the way. They only 'know' we have two.

 

Personally, I haven't minded telling my parents how much my dolls are worth but I avoid the subject with my friends since they aren't as keen on the monetary aspect of the hobby. They think they're pretty and don't make me feel bad about having them, but I see the looks they give when I talk about buying a new one and how much it would cost and they tend to try and talk me out of it. My parents haven't seemed to mind, but I guess they figure they had their chance to tell me what I can and cannot do with my own money.

I don't lie about how much they cost ever, but I do tend to avoid the subject when I talk about them. I'll rather just say 'oh they're on the expensive side of things...' or 'they run a bit pricey' and people don't tend to ask further usually.

 

I will admit to lying to my parents about the price. They don't know how much I really paid, and they never will. They would kill me.

 

I feel embarassed when I talk about these dolls and how much they cost but theyre worth it when i show how beautiful they are ^^

 

My mom doesn't like my dolls but she knows about them. I just don't talk about them with her. My dad, however, loves them and is who actually got me into collecting dolls. As for friends, I don't necessarily hide it, but I don't shout it from the roof tops either. If they ask about them, I answer like they aren't that important. If they show an interest, I will talk more about them. I usually don't discuss price for fear of scaring people off. I don't want to shove the dolls down their throats because I know not everyone will like them.

 

While I'm not going to lie about it, I don't feel that anyone has a right to know, either. As long as I can pay my bills, what I buy and how much I spend is MY business. I'd probably be more open with other BJD owners, because they spend similar figures and understand the nature of the hobby. But generally I avoid talking about it and rarely give hard figures.

I feel if it's a question (or questioner) I'm not comfortable with and I feel that I might get criticized or hassled about the answer, I have every right not to answer. Unless I was in court or something but that would be a whole other issue entirely. Thankfully I've never been in THAT position!

 

No, I never lied about my dolls. My boyfriend is very supportive and he knows I only buy dolls that I really want. Also he's well aware of the 2nd hand market value which I'm pretty sure makes him feel a bit more at ease.

My parents are well aware about both the dolls and the price. My father, who's not into artistic things at all, really don't like me spending that much money on "plastic". My mother on the other hand is very kind, she tries to be interested and tries to understand why I love them so much.

But then again, my mother asked me a few weeks ago about my priorities. "You rather buy a new doll for 100 of dollars instead of new glasses, is that really a good priority?". Well, as long as I'm not driving my sight should be fine. ...and I don't have a driver license anyway.

 

I can't really lie to my parents about price because they've bought my doll for me But I don't think they're aware of how high the prices can be.
Unless my doll was really put together, I wouldn't tell the full price to new people or unfamiliar friends. I'd give them a range and then they can imagine and guess.

 

My mom has seen the prices on some of the websites I frequent but I haven't told her that's just for a doll without a face-up and without shipping.. she'd freak.

 

I don't lie about it, I tell my family, friends and fiance about my doll. Not everyone accept the topic gladly or like a normal fact, but I don't care that much either :P