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Me too! Ever since my big shopping spree a week or 2 ago (i dropped like at least $150 in one day.) I've been telling myself that's it for now. Although a couple of the purchases that day were dolls to sell and most of my purchases since then have been the same. Unfortunately though it's kind of back firing because no one even wants the dolls I bought to sell. Not even on ebay!
Quote from: animal_lover on March 14, 2013, 03:13:22 PMOk. What are those? Can you tell I've never collected dolls before? They are really expensive, fully-articulated dolls that come in all sorts of varieties. I wouldn't recommend getting into those unless you have a substantial amount of disposable income.
Ok. What are those? Can you tell I've never collected dolls before?
Speaking of DOTD, my Frankie came today! I got her for $51 including shipping. That's pretty good right?
I wasn't suggesting to buy them. I was suggesting to make them Every person who's a bit into arts and crafts can learn how to create a BJD. The materials aren't even that expensive if you cook your own cold porcelain instead of buying Apoxie Sculpt or similar clays.
You'd have to make themselves and start your own company.
Quote from: animal_lover on March 14, 2013, 03:50:21 PMMe too! Ever since my big shopping spree a week or 2 ago (i dropped like at least $150 in one day.) I've been telling myself that's it for now. Although a couple of the purchases that day were dolls to sell and most of my purchases since then have been the same. Unfortunately though it's kind of back firing because no one even wants the dolls I bought to sell. Not even on ebay! Well, several people did warn you that you shouldn't buy dolls just to try to sell them unless you had a buyer already lined up. It is never a guaranteed sell and even if you do manage to resell dolls unless they are rare you're often lucky to just break even. It's not a good idea to try and use selling MH dolls for profit as a way to make money if you can't afford the initial cost in the first place. It's a shame that even after people warned you against it you went out and spent more money on dolls and now you're stuck with them - there are collectors here who have been a part of the monster high community for several years, sometimes our advice is worth listening to.
MH dolls are NOT a good investment unless you have the first wave, DotD, any guys that aren't Scaris Deuce and SDCC exclusives. They are the hardest and most sought after dolls in the entire franchise. There are some older dolls that can go for a pretty penny, but not nearly as much as the ones I mentioned go for.
Quote from: NoDivision on March 14, 2013, 03:55:12 PMQuote from: animal_lover on March 14, 2013, 03:50:21 PMMe too! Ever since my big shopping spree a week or 2 ago (i dropped like at least $150 in one day.) I've been telling myself that's it for now. Although a couple of the purchases that day were dolls to sell and most of my purchases since then have been the same. Unfortunately though it's kind of back firing because no one even wants the dolls I bought to sell. Not even on ebay! Well, several people did warn you that you shouldn't buy dolls just to try to sell them unless you had a buyer already lined up. It is never a guaranteed sell and even if you do manage to resell dolls unless they are rare you're often lucky to just break even. It's not a good idea to try and use selling MH dolls for profit as a way to make money if you can't afford the initial cost in the first place. It's a shame that even after people warned you against it you went out and spent more money on dolls and now you're stuck with them - there are collectors here who have been a part of the monster high community for several years, sometimes our advice is worth listening to. can't you just return the dolls to the store that didn't sell for you? i don't think there is any harm in getting extras to sell, just as long as they are price resonably.. you gotta know whats fair and keep up with that. Post Merge: March 14, 2013, 05:43:40 PMQuote from: Bow Tie on March 14, 2013, 03:55:47 PMMH dolls are NOT a good investment unless you have the first wave, DotD, any guys that aren't Scaris Deuce and SDCC exclusives. They are the hardest and most sought after dolls in the entire franchise. There are some older dolls that can go for a pretty penny, but not nearly as much as the ones I mentioned go for. yeah, thats what ya 'all say now, but i have been collecting since they came out, and people back then were saying the same thing about dotd dolls and wave 1 even.. honestly i am very suprised at how the prices on the older dolls sky-rockted, and haven't really seen any other toy line do that to THIS extent.. Thing is , it seems to me there is no way to know for sure who is going to increase in value.. right now the new dolls might not be worth more than retail, but in a few months or even a few years, some of these are gonna be htf, especially in good shape with all accessories. Just like DOTD.. of course some of them will be a dime a dozen too! i am sure there is a doll who is a shelf warmer right now , who will be the next gill , we just can't predict who it will be!
aroa678: I think some people just enjoy the detailed way MH packaging is designed and want to preserve that for their collection, yet also want to play/touch their dolls.. thus they decide to buy doubles. ^^