You laid out really good reasons. I was kinda glad when RH started its decline, easier on my wallet. Last November, I decided I'm devoting my time to restyling the dolls I have and doing some minor face painting. When I start looking for dolls to buy, I redirect towards a project doll. I'm sure I will buy dolls in 2025, but I am aiming to love the dolls I have instead of being stuck in the buying loop
It's good to be in tune with what you can afford and balancing life and future goals. Life is more important and yes dolls are a luxury. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing. Doll collecting IS prohibitively expensive in these hard times. I find I value the dolls all the more when I can only buy absolute must haves. Curating is very satisfying too when there aren't constantly new dolls to deal with. Best of luck to you in your new space.
Really interesting - I agree with a lot o what you said for sure. I feel so done with buying playline dolls. I doubt I'll be buying much in 2025 - just a few here and there.
Totally get you. I’m really meticulous with my budget and “must haves” now. Granted, I do typically buy preowned but there’s no denying that collecting is an expensive hobby!
Enjoyed the video! Good to hear from you again. You were the person who got me interested in Begoth dolls. I thank you for that. Yes they're now expensive. However I'm "slowly" building my collection along with all the other brands I collect. Anyway, glad all is well and looking forward to future videos! (And thanks for your reply to my other comment)
Thank you for your support! I'm glad I put you on to BeGoths, they're an amazing line. Hopefully I can get some new ones this year! Looking forward to posting more :)
I jus found your channel with this video and also watched your doll display update :) I agree with a lot of your sentiments and makes me want to reflect on my collection too :)
I've actually been going back and buying old dolls like the lil bratz that I missed out on as a child. Not really buying any new dolls I just want older toys and I'm looking into blind box bjds.
I've stopped, too, influncers getting them for free or the special ones given to them. Others buying up to 4...really you need 4 of the same doll and third party sellers. Can't find Jinafire anywhere here in Canada or Amazon unless it's third party upselling it. Not enjoying collecting anymore in any way due to all this. 😢😢😢
The thing is there nothing worth in playline anymore, I really love Monster High, and G3 is doing really great stuff, but they just don't measure up in design and quality with what Rainbow High and lol omg were offering before 2024 and ever since I never been whoaed by a playline doll. I still collect them, but more like they it that dopamine kicks in wait of something better, but if nothing comes along, I'm happy with my current collection and will move on to another of my hobbies .
You laid out really good reasons. I was kinda glad when RH started its decline, easier on my wallet. Last November, I decided I'm devoting my time to restyling the dolls I have and doing some minor face painting. When I start looking for dolls to buy, I redirect towards a project doll. I'm sure I will buy dolls in 2025, but I am aiming to love the dolls I have instead of being stuck in the buying loop
I'm glad you could relate! Thank you for watching :)
It's good to be in tune with what you can afford and balancing life and future goals. Life is more important and yes dolls are a luxury. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing. Doll collecting IS prohibitively expensive in these hard times. I find I value the dolls all the more when I can only buy absolute must haves. Curating is very satisfying too when there aren't constantly new dolls to deal with. Best of luck to you in your new space.
Agreed. Thank you!!
Really interesting - I agree with a lot o what you said for sure. I feel so done with buying playline dolls. I doubt I'll be buying much in 2025 - just a few here and there.
Totally get you. I’m really meticulous with my budget and “must haves” now. Granted, I do typically buy preowned but there’s no denying that collecting is an expensive hobby!
Enjoyed the video! Good to hear from you again. You were the person who got me interested in Begoth dolls. I thank you for that. Yes they're now expensive. However I'm "slowly" building my collection along with all the other brands I collect. Anyway, glad all is well and looking forward to future videos! (And thanks for your reply to my other comment)
Thank you for your support! I'm glad I put you on to BeGoths, they're an amazing line. Hopefully I can get some new ones this year! Looking forward to posting more :)
I jus found your channel with this video and also watched your doll display update :) I agree with a lot of your sentiments and makes me want to reflect on my collection too :)
I've actually been going back and buying old dolls like the lil bratz that I missed out on as a child. Not really buying any new dolls I just want older toys and I'm looking into blind box bjds.
Great video! I'm excited to hear more updates! ❤️
Thank you!
Relatable especially the newer rainbowhigh😂. And I only buy dolls on clearance now. No fomo anymore
I agree with you. I stopped buying dolls in 2022 and still don't. But I still appreciate my small collection of left dolls (I sold most of them).
I’m looking forward to your new videos! I’m a big G3 fan and if you have a collection I would love to see it :)
I've stopped, too, influncers getting them for free or the special ones given to them. Others buying up to 4...really you need 4 of the same doll and third party sellers. Can't find Jinafire anywhere here in Canada or Amazon unless it's third party upselling it. Not enjoying collecting anymore in any way due to all this. 😢😢😢
The thing is there nothing worth in playline anymore, I really love Monster High, and G3 is doing really great stuff, but they just don't measure up in design and quality with what Rainbow High and lol omg were offering before 2024 and ever since I never been whoaed by a playline doll. I still collect them, but more like they it that dopamine kicks in wait of something better, but if nothing comes along, I'm happy with my current collection and will move on to another of my hobbies .
I agree with you, the skullector line this year was soooooooo boring. I didn't bother getting any this year, and i'm also a big fan of the line.