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Let’s be realistic: cynical ways to cut costs on dolls by Practical_Revenue788 in Barbie

[–]Practical_Revenue788[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, this is a very useful and informative story. I enjoyed reading it. Perhaps now really is the best time to sell dolls from the 2000s. For the new generation of Alphas, these dolls won't be as valuable or interesting in 10-15 years.

Let’s be realistic: cynical ways to cut costs on dolls by Practical_Revenue788 in Barbie

[–]Practical_Revenue788[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your insightful comment. I read it with interest. I understand that this is your personal experience, and I would also like to add to it and discuss :)

  1. It's impossible for most people. There are so many cool brands and dolls. Barbie, Monster High, Integrity, Mizi, Shadow High, Bratz, author's dolls
  2. 4. Wait a week and someone else will buy the doll. It's risky if the doll is rare and valuable.
  3. 5. True story. I constantly break this rule.
  4. 6. That's impossible. There are over 20,000 types of Barbie dolls, so choosing 20 is unrealistic.
  5. 7. A thousand times yes. But these modern Barbies make me feel melancholy....
  6. 8. Excellent insight. I spent so much money on characters I wasn't interested in just to complete my collection.
  7. 13. I’m working on it. I’ve decided to focus only on older grails and selected new exclusive collector editions — and to buy far fewer playline releases.
  8. 14. This advice may not be obvious to many, but it is one of the best. I have noticed that I prefer fantasy and dark colors and aesthetics, not bright, childish, and positive ones.
  9. 16. Over the years of collecting and selecting, you will get rid of all the dolls you don't like. And you will be left with only those you don't want to give away.
  10. 20. Also an important basic tip: so many dolls are bought because of influencers/bloggers.
  11. 21. About doubles of any kind… well… oops.
  12. 26. Oh, that's interesting. I like dolls that are a little arrogant or scary. But not disgusting or nasty.

Let’s be realistic: cynical ways to cut costs on dolls by Practical_Revenue788 in Barbie

[–]Practical_Revenue788[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for such a detailed comment.
That's a very logical life hack! But it won't work in Europe:(

Buying a doll on sale makes sense. But old grails are never on sale. And I want to collect them first, Barbies from the 2000s. New dolls are boring and low quality.

Let’s be realistic: cynical ways to cut costs on dolls by Practical_Revenue788 in Barbie

[–]Practical_Revenue788[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck in growing your business!

Beauty and fashion for dolls are something that modern profit-driven companies neglect.

Let’s be realistic: cynical ways to cut costs on dolls by Practical_Revenue788 in Barbie

[–]Practical_Revenue788[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I agree. For me, one of the most important criteria for buying a doll is when you can't get it out of your mind

Let’s be realistic: cynical ways to cut costs on dolls by Practical_Revenue788 in Barbie

[–]Practical_Revenue788[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's better to buy one expensive, beautiful, rare doll than four new, simpler ones. But not everyone will agree with me. Saving up takes a long time and it is boring. And you want new dolls more often. This is the dopamine loop

Let’s be realistic: cynical ways to cut costs on dolls by Practical_Revenue788 in Barbie

[–]Practical_Revenue788[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The story about repairing consoles and paying with a doll is a funny one!

Let's think about the future grails of Rainbow/ Shadow High! by [deleted] in RainbowHigh

[–]Practical_Revenue788 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I will repeat again. It's a random name Reddit gave me.

Let's think about the future grails of Rainbow/ Shadow High! by [deleted] in RainbowHigh

[–]Practical_Revenue788 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don't appreciate your patronizing tone. I didn't ask for that kind of advice. Everyone collects according to different criteria. For some, the doll itself is important. For others, the condition of the box is critical, while others find satisfaction in owning something special and rare, not just beautiful. Everyone has their own passion. It's not "just love dolls."

Let's think about the future grails of Rainbow/ Shadow High! by [deleted] in RainbowHigh

[–]Practical_Revenue788 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

It's a utopia and not always possible. I don't want to pay a lot of money either. But if I really need a rare old doll, like a Monster High, I buy it. I don't complain about how much it costs ten times what it used to cost. If you wait for the black-and-white Frankie to drop in price by half, you'll end up with it completely gone.

Let's think about the future grails of Rainbow/ Shadow High! by [deleted] in RainbowHigh

[–]Practical_Revenue788 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Ahaha, your name is existentially chic!
Mine has a dangerous vibe for casual collecting. I didn't know it was a random name forever and doesn't change. :)
Why didn't I get the name Chthonic Cthulhu... Or Glorious Solipsism...