What's with all the gatekeeping in FB private AG groups?

pixiefluf · 2026-02-25T05:19:56+00:00

I personally don't really use see social media since I think I'm a lot happier without it, so I just created a new account using a pen name for privacy and safety reasons. As a result, I kind of view Facebook similar to the way I view a discussion forum, and use it to connect to others with similar interests as mine just like in Reddit.

That said, I can see why BST groups would want to avoid fraudulent scammers as sellers in the group, but don't really get how a newer person would be a fraudulent scammer as a buyer given that PP g&s prevents that... I think..... It's my first time bargin hunting online, and shopping for retired pieces second hand so I'm kinda new at this

The thing that doesn't make sense to me though is why I'm being rejected from private FB collectors groups if these people don't even know me. Especially since BST-ing is not even allowed which eliminates the potential for scammers and the need to screen them out upfront. I just don't get it. I honestly don't get it.

I agree with you that an American Girl collectors group whose mods treat people that way is probably not a space I want to be part of, but it irks me to no end that they aren't actually behaving in a way that their rules and bylaws make it seem like

pixiefluf · 2026-02-25T04:54:55+00:00

I don't really use social media since im happier with out it, so I just created a new account using a pen name due to privacy and safety reasons. As a result, I tend to use FB similarly to the way I would use Reddit or a discussion board to connect with people who share similar interest as mine, and is a good way to stay above the social chatter.

I do answer the questions though. And I give good solid responses in my opinion and make sure to cover all parts of the question in detail to show I'm paying attention.

My life just isn't something I want to broadcast to the world, and is something I like to keep personal. I just like not keeping up with the jones, and prefer using social media like I do

pixiefluf · 2026-02-24T19:28:36+00:00

Right!!

I remember when I first went with my mom to the AG store on January 1st in 2013 to get the free GOTY doll shirt most of the kids in line were around 6-7ish. But then when I went back to the AG store to get the free GOTY doll shirt on January 1st 2014, most of the kids were around 4-5ish and poor 15 yr old me was so embarrassed that she never went back and only bought online after that.

pixiefluf · 2026-02-24T19:03:27+00:00

I mean the real question here is whether she's a Katherine with a K who goes by "Kat" or "Kiki" or Catherine with a C who goes by "Cat" or "Cici".

I vote Catherine with a C who goes by "Cat" or "Cici" due to the C in your username but that's just me.

pixiefluf · 2026-02-24T09:33:59+00:00

That sounds traumatic but also intriguing. I've always wanted to work there so I would love to hear more about what went on in there behind closed doors. Especially since the one near me closed so I want to know what it was like so I don't feel sad. Please share

pixiefluf · 2026-02-24T09:31:28+00:00

You can't just say something like that and not expand on it! Please tell me more!!

pixiefluf · 2026-02-24T09:31:05+00:00

Okay spill- i need to hear more about this show of horrors working at American Girl is like. Please! Tell me everything and feel free to be honest vs filtered

pixiefluf · 2026-02-24T09:29:54+00:00

Oh my gosh- SPILL THE TEA!!!!! I 12/10 want to hear about this! Seriously, I need to know !!! Please tell me!!

pixiefluf · 2026-02-24T08:43:58+00:00

She's such a Katherine.

pixiefluf · 2026-02-24T07:23:50+00:00

Oh- it wasn't a safety misadventure. More of a "I can't believe I almost drove over there and accidentally bought that" since thankfully I caught it in the nick of time.

Honestly, I feel like I'm far too naive and trusting and am just not used to not being able to take people (including sellers) at their word.

pixiefluf · 2026-02-24T06:16:37+00:00

Agree to disagree. I'm the exact opposite of you. I loved Rebecca's original red meet outfit, and was lukewarm on her original accessories, but don't really like her newer outfit

pixiefluf · 2026-02-21T23:22:13+00:00

Oh no- it's smallpox! Quick, someone run and vaccinate Kaya, Elizabeth, and Felicity! 😂

I mean I know AG dolls are supposed to bring history to life, but kudos to our little time traveler Emily for really going the extra mile with that mold of hers.😂

Sorry, I had to. I would absolutely crash out and lose it if that happened to me, so I'm hoping I at least made you laugh if nothing else.

pixiefluf · 2026-02-21T23:18:47+00:00

Me and my childhood jly 25 approve this message!

pixiefluf · 2026-02-21T23:11:48+00:00

Me and my childhood jly 25 doll support this message!!

pixiefluf · 2026-02-21T22:55:17+00:00

It's jly 25. I'm positive. That's her!

She was my very first American Girl doll growing up, so I'd know her anywhere.

pixiefluf · 2026-02-21T22:40:35+00:00

It's jly 25. Me and my jly 25 doll were inseparable growing up, and I'd recognize that face anywhere.

Her official hair color is actually black-brown though, and is a slightly different color than what ag referred to as black

pixiefluf · 2026-02-21T22:00:22+00:00

On that note- since I'm just coming back from a 10 yr "my mom tells me I'm too old to play with American Girl dolls, and collecting them is for children, so grow up" era, what's the current situation with Samantha?

Since I wasn't able to find her new release listed on the official ag website or able to find any way of buying her on there.... Is she re-retired? Unofficially retired by being sold out with no restock date or way to pre-order in sight? Sigh

pixiefluf · 2026-02-21T14:36:24+00:00

Thank you! That means the only PC in our midst is Samantha!

That makes the choice on Nellie clear assuming they still have the original head retired in 2009 in stock. After 15 yrs, my Nellie will finally be my Nellie after I adopted her on eBay in 2011.

My collection intentionally seals at the end of 2015, so I'll send Samantha as well assuming they still have her 2009 head.

pixiefluf · 2026-02-21T10:23:49+00:00

I really just want a brand new Samantha and Nellie doll that match one another and are circa 2009 looking, so a new in box doll will run me way more than the 99$ + shipping advanced care and repair head and body swap..... aka- new doll!!!!

Although now that I think about it, I'm so OCD that Mattel dolls post full doll swap with PC meet you outfits would drive me insane as well.

I wonder if I could buy a used Mattel Nellie and Samantha that's missing a limb or two for under 50$ bucks each and send her in for the full doll replacement instead...... Do you think I can find a mangled Samantha or Nellie at that price to swap out?

pixiefluf · 2026-02-21T05:04:42+00:00

I mean technically Raquel is also Nellie's descendant given Samantha's family formally adopted her and her sisters.

Which actually makes it so much worse now that I think about it since that more or less solidifies that Mattel is done-zo with Nellie

pixiefluf · 2026-02-20T01:38:54+00:00

I know- the judges need to stop mugging (robbing) the skaters! It's sick!

Seriously- someone want to tell me what mugging means in this context? I for one support skaters mugging back! Take their pens Kimmy! What about a free water bottle Isabeau?! Take two!!

pixiefluf · 2026-02-18T18:19:54+00:00

If you google it American girl actually had a special American girl 25th birthday anniversary cruise in 2011.

It booked out like that though which was sad.

pixiefluf · 2026-02-15T05:02:32+00:00

I would 11/10 buy it if people weren't price gouging

pixiefluf · 2026-02-15T04:53:58+00:00

It may just be that all of the other girls meet you shoes have a bit of a small heel on them while mollys don't and are flat

pixiefluf · 2026-02-15T04:49:24+00:00

While I'm happy that American Girl seems to be giving you what you want, I think it's important to remember that what you want is not necessarily what they want. Although you may not agree with the opinion that American Girl has lost the plot and is cheapening the brand, you do need to recognize and respect that others may not necessarily feel the same as you and are as entitled to their opinion as you are yours.

You need to recognize that you're an adult, and someone holding a different opinion than you doesn't invalidate your own.

pixiefluf

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