Would you lie about your BJD?

Well... I don't plan to let my family members find out. But if they do, I won't deny that the doll belongs to me. I'll just lie about how I got the doll (instead of saying that I bought it for several hundred dollars, I'll say something like it was second hand, from a friend, cheaper price). Sigh. Really dislike having to lie, even though it's my own money.

 

My parents know, some of my close friends know and I was gutsy enough to take one of my girls to uni the other week and people inevitable asked how much she cost. So I work on a don't ask don't tell basis pretty much.

 

Yes and the reason being is because I know that if my family were to find out exactly how much one of my bjds cost, they would either A) make me sell it and give me back the money to teach me to manage my money better or B) become so infuriated that I would have to live with two explosive and verbally abusive parents for at least a month.

 

For the most part I tried to tell this to my mother first but I don't think she even knows bjds exist. I showed a Soom Frog to see what her reaction could be. I asked how much she thinks he costs and she replied $10. That right there lets me know I can never tell her about my Soom Mega Gem. Yes I do lie only because my family would never understand. I'm pretty sure they'll give me that full blown lecture of why would I spend that much money when I could be spending on something useful. I've heard it before and I will avoid as much as possible. If they do discover it then so be it. It was my own money to begin with.
I spoke this to my boyfriend and he took it rather well. So did a few of my friends.
So I'm fine with that.

 

The only lying I've ever done relating to the hobby is to myself...

"I only want two dolls, you can change them so much I don't see why I would need more than that!"

Words of a naive fool

 

My dad knows full well how much they cost but since i use my own money on them he doesnt care. He collects guns, watches (like invicta), and knives so he has no room to talk about spending a lot of money on hobbies lol.
he does actually support me in it and will give his opinion on eyes im chosing or if an outfit looks nice on a certain doll, he actually is pretty partial to my first doll and told me i cant sell him :P

My friends think it is pretty crazy to spend that much on dolls but they dont mind at all. But i do kinda fib with newfriends, i dont out right say i collect these odd dolls (i have mostly anthros) until they become a bit closer in friendship and i know they wont be totally freaked out by them.
I think ive only really lied about them to my mom since she is always going on about "stupid purchases" she knows i have them but i will never tell her how much i spend on them

 

I never tell my boyfriends parents how much they cost! Ever! I currently live with them and each time I buy anything BJD related, I will try to stay home when it arrives so I can grab it just in case it has a price on it. I know that they would freak if they found out how much I spend on them. Other than them I am very comfortable tell and showing people.

 

Good topic !!!Differently from you I did tell my parents and my sister,but my husband knows only about one of my dolls (out of two),I still can't bring myself to tell him about my latest arrival,and I'm already thinking about my next doll...what am I going to dooooo.....Oh ,by the way even some of my friends weren't very impressed by my expensive hobby ,so I've stopped talking about it with them.Best person to talk about it all is my mom She is just happy when I'm happy .She never says that it's a waste of money,according to her worst way to spend money is for bad habits (drugs,alcohol and smokes).I always take my dolls when I go and visit her,it looks that she enjoys them as much as I doI wish my husband was like that.I don't mind his expensive hunting hobby...,I'll probably will play this card when he shows his unhappiness about my costly doll family

 

No, I have never lied about my dolls...I think? but tehre might come a day when I will hehe.

 

I don't tell my hubby when I order a doll or the cost lol. He is very supportive of my business and the dolls but right now he is in school so he would get angry over the expense. The dolls just kinda show up lol

 

I would lie to someone who just would speak behind my back and spread nasty rumours about me and my hobby. So I wouldn't lie to my relatives or close friends but people like workmates.

 

For me it's definitely a don't ask don't tell policy, even if they're right there for people to comment on. I'm also pretty good at evading and dodging the dreaded "How much?!" question on all sorts of things. It sucks that I DO feel a little bit ashamed at how much I'd be dropping, and I do care a little for what some people will think, but ultimately if it makes me happy everyone will just have to deal. As the quotation goes, "The people who mind don't matter, and the people who matter don't mind."

 

I've told a couple folks about my newest re-obsession, but it in general is also a don't ask, don't tell topic for me. I'm not so well off that I'd feel comfortable admitting how much money falls into these guys.

 

I have lied to some of my family about how much they cost. I was just avoiding the "you should spend your money on more important things blah blah" My Grandmother recently bought me a hujoo freya, so she just assumes the others cost around that price haha. Ahh the money differences between plastic and resin...

 

No, though I would avoid the subject with some people whether or not they know about it. I am past seeking aggravations and it is an expensive hobby.

 

While I believe telling the truth is important, avoiding the cost subject is important. Usually if you respond it's something you saved up for most people will put a number in their heads and move on with the conversation. I've had a pretty supportive family so most don't care about the cost. That being said...I haven't brought up BJDs yet...

 

I might. I don't know that I would want my boss to know what I spend. My apartment is loaded with dolls and it's amazing how few people even acknowledge them. So I don't have to lie about my dolls. Apparently they're invisible to most people.

 

I've done it before. I don't like to introduce new dolls to my family immediately. I prefer to hide them until the right time has come (it doesn't make sense to me to mention it on the side when everyone's busy). Also, I like to do the box opening when I'm alone and without any time pressure.

 

Interesting that looking through the thread as the most common thing people feel they have to lie about is the cost. I wonder if what they bought was more common eg: phone, clothing etc... would people be so concerned about the price tag. I look at it this way my bjds are works of art and we all know how expensive art can be. It would be much harder though for the younger collectors with having to explain to parents. I don't go around telling people what my dolls cost unless asked directly as it's really none of their business. Also I would find it very annoying to be questioned about what I spend my money on. I have one close friend who has asked why I would spend that much (after asking me what they cost!) and I pointed out that she spends more on cloths, shoes etc by far. I think she still doesn't get it but I know which I would prefer to have

 

I don't think I will be able to tell my family and non-BJD friends about the hobby ^^; My friends who enjoy anime might understand, but I doubt I will not be judged by them either way. My mom is already on my case with anime figures. I don't think she will act differently to the doll, seeing as I have tons of stuffed toys, but she will probably flip if I tell her about the price.