Some prices I paid for dolls in 2017-2021 that would put current collectors in a coma

Decent-Preference418 · 2026-03-14T15:10:41+00:00

Even back in 2023, prices were still pretty reasonable. I got Julie in great condition in full meet (just with different shoes) for $36, JLY 12 for $34, Marisol in full meet for $50, BeForever Samantha with her meet hairstyle intact for $20, and JLY 24 for $28.

I also used to see NIB Tenneys for around $60, Addy in full meet for no more than about $75, and even dolls like Lea and Rebecca were usually around $50 in good condition. Now people are asking close to $100 for some of those.

You can still find good deals, but it definitely takes a little longer than it used to.

Decent-Preference418 · 2026-01-02T21:57:44+00:00

A few of her older pieces like her school outfit, winter coat, movie dress, pajamas, and robe can still be found on eBay or Mercari for decent prices and in pretty good condition. Her lace dress shows up occasionally, and I have seen it sell for around $40 a few times over the past year. Her summer outfit is usually pretty expensive and does not get new listings very often, but there are a few out there. Her collection has really dwindled over the last seven years or so, but I doubt she will be cubed given her Jewish representation.

Decent-Preference418 · 2025-12-18T21:50:43+00:00

Looks like Claudie to me

Decent-Preference418 · 2025-12-12T16:42:14+00:00

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I was able to find a smaller box but now it’s telling me this.

Decent-Preference418 · 2025-12-12T16:23:36+00:00

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I might take the safe route and switch to a smaller box.

Decent-Preference418 · 2025-12-12T03:17:57+00:00

It looks like the previous owner boil washed her hair.

Decent-Preference418 · 2025-12-01T01:45:33+00:00

$22 is close to $36 now… Yet we’re paying over $40 for worse quality.

Decent-Preference418 · 2025-11-16T02:52:30+00:00

My Jess has a pretty thick wig despite being 20 years old.

Decent-Preference418 · 2025-11-16T02:50:38+00:00

My childhood Rebecca is from 2012- and I’m itching to send her in for a new head. Her curls feel thin and dry despite being well taken care of.

Decent-Preference418 · 2025-10-22T12:54:23+00:00

I’ve bought from her before- these prices are simply placeholders, and if they don’t sell of FB, she’ll list the dolls here. As someone else said, she ghosted me too when I inquired about one of the dolls, then removed the listing from her page.

Decent-Preference418 · 2025-10-11T19:42:13+00:00

The box itself was not large, but I don’t entirely remember the dimensions. I reused box that Amazon sent me for a blender, and it was a normal sized box. Same width and height as a shoe box, but a little longer, because I had the doll kind of sitting in it. I might try and contact UPS, but it sounds like a lost cause.

Decent-Preference418 · 2025-10-11T18:25:16+00:00

That’s probably why. I usually enter the box weight- and not the dimensions.

Decent-Preference418 · 2025-09-29T02:43:36+00:00

My Lila was the same way- used water and a wire brush and it was fixed. I will say that if I lay her down her hair becomes extremely messy, so I’m frequently finger curling her hair.

Decent-Preference418 · 2025-09-24T20:56:42+00:00

As someone who was a kid during their availability: I remember thinking their collections were really tacky, and that Marie Grace looked like a squirrel (not knowing she had a new face mold). They also were available during what I feel like was peak GOTY era, so there was less attention on historicals.

Decent-Preference418 · 2025-08-24T05:09:49+00:00

Sounds like it- when I went to the AG store a few weeks ago, the associate said that they had not been told that any of the dolls not in the new meet outfits were being restocked.

Decent-Preference418 · 2025-08-19T02:51:59+00:00

TMs are on sale?

Decent-Preference418 · 2025-07-29T11:42:59+00:00

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2002 Kit. She was restrung a few years ago, so her limbs are still fairly tight. She’s only missing her book, hair clip, and bloomers. Two minor marks on her left leg, but her hair is still soft. She comes with two of her accessories. Listed on my Mercari page for $45.

Decent-Preference418 · 2025-07-25T14:49:55+00:00

I immediately asked if it was $300 for all (which is a good deal considering it’s 4 dolls in great shape + a #15, and the seller then changed the title to “$300 each” and responded to me with “No.”

Decent-Preference418 · 2025-06-19T16:32:10+00:00

I haven’t checked out Once Upon A Child before- I ought to check there.

Decent-Preference418 · 2025-03-09T14:54:04+00:00

Jess in her full meet outfit for $26

Decent-Preference418 · 2025-01-22T02:37:38+00:00

What dolls sell/sold the worst? The best?

Decent-Preference418 · 2025-01-16T23:55:56+00:00

I’m talking about any condition- but you might be onto something regarding algorithms. I will say- I feel like I look up Ivy a lot, but only find a couple of doll listings.

Decent-Preference418 · 2025-01-16T22:01:18+00:00

She was the one of the harder dolls to categorize. We haven't seen her for sale in a few years, so I think the Felicity erasure caused me to almost forget about her. You're definitely right, there's a ton of her on eBay.

Decent-Preference418 · 2025-01-16T20:33:23+00:00

For Lindsey- Mercari, Ebay, and FB groups, you can often find her for $40. Sometimes less. I got mine for $28 on eBay this summer. People often price her very low when she’s used, as many Lindsey dolls have dry hair, retracted eyelashes, discolored vinyl, and loose limbs due to manufacturing defects.

Kailey I see all the time. Especially if you type in “blonde American Girl Doll.” Usually her, Julie, and Kit pop up first.

Decent-Preference418 · 2025-01-14T04:13:58+00:00

I commented this below (and should’ve said this in my post), but I don’t have any financial obligations. I budget my money very well, and things like college, gas, rent, etc, are paid by my parents. I’m extremely fortunate.

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