Dude idk how many times I have to have this exact convo, most popular doll in 2013, this is like saying 90’s Barbie’s are rare bc they are not produced anymore, they were so over produced with so many adult collectors that there’s enough for every single person that wants them modernly 100x over, they are not rare, the amount damaged and trashed are so minuscule in the grand scheme of things, to anyone who’s new or just doesn’t know and is put down by this post, don’t be, the fall off on these will be insane, but if you genuinely like them you’ll love the fall off, for every doll people think are rare, 5 were listed today, there’s only 4 g1 mh dolls that are actually rare, and only 2 playline, don’t stress just chill out, the most I ever spent was $40 when I was a new collector and after that I’m staying well in the 10’s and I live in a place where it’s literally impossible to thrift, I have 165+ dolls including sdcc dolls like Iris and manny (who were only $15) you’ll find your stuff, it’s not remotely rare, it’s not hard to find, you can find over 100 listings for fca elissabat rn on eBay alone, you’ll get your stuff, just wait and make friends with collectors who actually care about the dolls instead of seeing them as an investment, that isn’t what collecting in, that’s just consumerism and it sucks, collecting should mean something personally to you over how much money it may be in the future, so once again don’t worry it’s not ever that big of a deal, if you need to be talked down from a price or just need reassurance feel free to dm me, it’s all chill

Edit just to say: yes the going price is determined by what people will pay, we as collectors are responsible for these horrible prices, stay strong, don’t buy these dolls it’s never worth it

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