Ep:1 The Dark Tales of Collecting Reborn Dolls: No COA?! Smoke Smell?! Was I Scammed Again?!😱

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  • Опубліковано 17 вер 2024
  • Check out Shellbea’s video below on buying Reborn Dolls without COA’s:
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  • @marygreco9185
    @marygreco9185 2 роки тому +12

    Hi, I too received a smoke damaged doll. The artist listed the doll as coming from a smoke fee environment but unfortunately that was not true. I got rid of the smell using white charcoal packets I purchased from Amazon. Worked like a charm! Just put the doll in an unscented white kitchen garbage bag with the charcoal packets for a few days and she's 99% smoke - smell free. Your doll is absolutely beautiful. Glad you were able to save her!

    • @julzluvzdollz
      @julzluvzdollz  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you for sharing your experience! Xoxo 😘

  • @MandiWho
    @MandiWho 2 роки тому +10

    Oh man that’s so sad that someone would send and sell a doll in that condition. I’m glad you were able to fix her up. Oh I had a horror story of buying from eBay. The seller was in the uk and had very high rating but the doll I got looked nothing like her photos. It was heartbreaking. Her eyebrows rubbed off! I had Cari from bitty bunny reborn nursery fix her up and when she opened the doll up she was filled with what looked like dirty sand you sweep up off the floor. She cut her finger on the garbage she was stuffed with. I gave her a bad ratting and realized years later she commented calling me a liar. 😤 I documented it all on my ig so I just hope I helped even one person not be scammed by her.

    • @julzluvzdollz
      @julzluvzdollz  2 роки тому +1

      That’s terrible she didn’t take responsibility! I’m glad you had an artist who helped fix her up for you, thanks for sharing your experience. I think it’s correct to leave honest feedback. I did as well for this seller. I think sadly most of us have at least one of disaster stories 😩 lol! Xoxo 😘

  • @LisasLittles
    @LisasLittles 2 роки тому +4

    She is adorable. I had one bad experience, I bought a baby off eBay a few years ago and I swear she was painted with some sort of child’s paint. The pictures were very misleading. When I opened her and picked her up the paint off her was all over my hands. I was shocked and disappointed. The seller was gone once I got the baby too, so lesson learned. Love the series. 🥰

  • @senecagrace5169
    @senecagrace5169 Рік тому +1

    I’ve helped a few friends with their babies that reek like smoke. Here is what you do that will get rid of the scent. Get a disposable Turkey or cake pan. Sprinkle the entire bottom of the pan w/ a mixture of baking soda and the carpet stuff you sprinkle on the floor. Lay a towel down over the mixture. Take the doll apart, order a new body from bountiful baby ($12) Lay the limbs and head on the towel, cover w/ another towel. Let set for a week. Smoke smell is gone! Also, April is my FAVORITE sculpt!! Yours is stunning!

  • @bettyslovingnursery4953
    @bettyslovingnursery4953 2 роки тому +2

    I’m so sorry, it broke my heart when I saw her thrown in the box! I literally felt like crying! She is so beautiful but one advice is to open her up and see what’s been put inside! Plus you can wash the body and put new stuffing inside! All the best wishes for you! 🤗💝💖💝💖🌹💖💝💖🌹💝🌹💖🌹💝

  • @Fazzassuperbabies
    @Fazzassuperbabies Рік тому +2

    I’m a smoker but Everytime I handle my babies I wash my hands. I’m very serious about that. I smoke downstairs far away from where my babies are in a room. I sold a few babies online that I bought from other artists, but I made sure they didn’t smell of smoke. I never had someone say any of my babies smelt like smoke when they received them. It’s respect for the person who is buying your dolls. You got to be so careful and be considerate to people buying them.

    • @Lurning-disability
      @Lurning-disability 6 місяців тому

      I just got a baby from a house a lot like your place by the sounds 10 other babys were sold with no conplant but boy oh boy dose that baby smell of smoke. I was told it's from a smokers house it's not a problem. I quite smoking a year ago and I don't know if that makes me sensitive to the smell or if other byers were smokers/live with one or if they just did not want to conplane I live in a very polite place.

  • @KitstoKradlesNursery
    @KitstoKradlesNursery Рік тому

    Great video! Just discovered you here on UA-cam. Such a good discussion, one that I have been very hesitant to have on my own channel. I will still have to contemplate this one! I’m so glad you were still able to work it out and have your dream baby! ❤

  • @MandysCuddlebugNursery
    @MandysCuddlebugNursery 2 роки тому +1

    I've had a few bad experiences, though I wouldn't call them scams. Mostly, it was artists that made bad decisions when creating the reborn that caused the poor baby to fall apart far too soon. I have had a reborn that came to me with a strong smoke smell. I put him into a trash bag with scent beads and left him in a drawer for a few weeks. It really helped, but the smell still lingers. I've just gotten used to it, because the baby is gorgeous. I appreciate all your advice in this video!

  • @marilynloccisano4412
    @marilynloccisano4412 2 роки тому +1

    You made April so beautiful!,and her oulfit you put her in is so adorable.🎀🌸

  • @mmone1178
    @mmone1178 2 роки тому

    Thank You soo much for sharing! I recently came in to this hobby 2 years ago and so far my reborn and silicone baby experience has been good. 🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @JayDollsUK
    @JayDollsUK 2 роки тому

    This was a great video Julz, you are right it’s not all rainbows and sunshine and people need to be aware of that - I’m so pleased that you were able to rescue her, she is a seeetheart 🥰🥰

    • @julzluvzdollz
      @julzluvzdollz  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much my friend! Xoxo 😘

  • @Tatortotsnursery
    @Tatortotsnursery 2 роки тому

    Really enjoyed this. I’ve had a few hiccups myself but, been extremely fortunate overall.

  • @DeirdresRebornsandlupuslife
    @DeirdresRebornsandlupuslife 2 роки тому

    She is absolutely gorgeous x

  • @LittleWattleNursery
    @LittleWattleNursery 2 роки тому

    Great topic Julie ❤ I can relate, as I have purchased a SOLE reborn doll without a COA at a massively reduced price and have not regretted it 😀 Like you, I immediately recognised the reborn artist's work responsible for creating my doll and contacted them and they confirmed it was there work. The doll is one of my favourite dolls in my collection 😀 Looking forward to the next instalment in this series ❤

    • @julzluvzdollz
      @julzluvzdollz  2 роки тому +1

      Wow that’s awesome thanks for sharing! Im so glad you ended up with a doll you love and it worked out for you too! My road was bumpy with April but in the end i’m very happy with her and feel she was the doll I was meant to have. Xoxo my dear friend 😘

    • @LittleWattleNursery
      @LittleWattleNursery 2 роки тому

      @@julzluvzdollz your April is stunning and she deserves to be with you because you will care and look after her, the way she was meant to be ❤

  • @mrssheilasworldoffuninspir1919
    @mrssheilasworldoffuninspir1919 2 роки тому

    Very interesting topic Julie! Adorable happy looking baby!! Thanks for sharing and I am looking forward to your upcoming series.🤗❤👣👶🏽🍼

  • @robertjospehhill1508
    @robertjospehhill1508 2 роки тому

    Hi sorry about you been scammed we know how you feel we been scammed too I hope everything goes ok & you get it sorted soon my wife loves your videos they very educational so thanks for that lol 😆

  • @SuperSpecialS1
    @SuperSpecialS1 2 роки тому

    Hi Julz 👋 Wow! Crazy how she arrived to you! Sorry you had to go thru that! She is beautiful though. You did a great job on cleaning her up! Cigarette smoke is the worst! I too recieved a doll that smelled horribly like smoke! I had to argue with the seller. She lied and said she doesn't smoke blah blah.. I filed a claim thru PayPal, returned the doll and got my money back. Such a bad experience as a new collector. That was my first reborn purchase to! Freaked me out! Thank you Julz for doing this video and I'm so glad it worked out for you and that sweet baby girl is smoke free💖
    I look forward to more of your series on these topics 💖 Take care and have a wonderful Father's day weekend ❣🤗🥰

  • @aprilcardwell3639
    @aprilcardwell3639 2 роки тому

    You could test hydrogen peroxide, dish soap, and baking soda. If it gets rid of skunk and mink smell, I don't think smoke would stand a chance. Just don't get it on anything rooted. Keep it away from hair, lashes, and brows. Test it. I'm not absolutely sure it won't damage paint. I don't think it would, but I'm not sure.

  • @daisyblue2447
    @daisyblue2447 2 роки тому +1

    Ive received a couple reborns and american girl dolls not as described. I immediately return, I refuse to take on someone elses problems.

  • @dianabadillo2646
    @dianabadillo2646 2 роки тому

    Hi Julz! The doll looks so good compared to the way she arrived. You did a great job with her. Love her cute pink outfit too.

  • @jaycinavaughn
    @jaycinavaughn 2 роки тому

    I have one of Seji beautiful babies.. She made me my Levi sculpt. April is my dream baby purchase.

  • @reborns_and_reptiles6289
    @reborns_and_reptiles6289 2 роки тому

    She looks like a pretty little flower with her bonnet on

  • @4444gizmo
    @4444gizmo 2 роки тому

    Great video, thanks for posting your experience, I look forward to many more :)
    Simone xo

  • @shelleyjulian9997
    @shelleyjulian9997 2 роки тому

    OMG, poor baby, that’s so sad how the seller sold the doll to you, and what terrible condition the seller had her in! These dolls are expensive, I don’t understand how someone would not take great care of their doll. You did a great job cleaning her up and reviving her, I would have never known she came in that condition. I’m so happy this cutie pie is in your wonderful nursery with you, she’s truly happy now! 💕 😘 🤗

    • @julzluvzdollz
      @julzluvzdollz  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you my friend! If I didn’t love this sculpt so much and this particular one I would have just returned her. I restored many dolls mostly my child dolls and some Middleton dolls that arrived in rough shape, so this as definitely a different experience being an expensive reborn. What’s crazy is the seller told me she paid over 1.5k for this doll and she was kept in that condition! Seji’s dolls are priced on the higher side but she does some gorgeous details on her dolls. So yeah I agree with you I don’t get not keeping the doll in the best condition possible. Thanks for your comment and support always my sweet friend. Xoxo 😘

    • @shelleyjulian9997
      @shelleyjulian9997 2 роки тому

      @@julzluvzdollz ❤️ ❤️XOXO

  • @yarelinasrebornnursery
    @yarelinasrebornnursery 2 роки тому

    Oh my goodness 🥺
    But she is beautiful though. But a bad experience with the seller can ruin the bonding. I’m glad you still lover her! 💕💖
    All your babies looks so gorgeous in their wedding outfits 🥰
    Thanks for sharing...

    • @julzluvzdollz
      @julzluvzdollz  2 роки тому +1

      You are absolutely right! I have had bad seller experiences before which have totally made me not bond with the doll. In this case I realize I’m giving this beautiful April sculpt the the “dolly life” she deserves and so I feel she’s better off with me and that actually made me love her more. Thank you my friend for the compliments. Xoxo 😘

    • @yarelinasrebornnursery
      @yarelinasrebornnursery 2 роки тому

      @@julzluvzdollz love the way you explained that it’s a damage doll because of the cigarette smell.
      You’re doing great 😌

  • @melamorenursery5267
    @melamorenursery5267 2 роки тому

    Wow sweetheart- it’s so ironic that you made this video because I just recorded a video I’m uploading tomorrow about a doll I got and I quote Michelle (Shelbea), too 💕😂 Thankfully, I have not had this particular issue but I did have another couple in my early days of collecting and thank goodness I have an artist friend who helped me through one of the purchases off EBay. That being said, in a huge way, those experiences have helped me ask all the right questions and how to verify and, most of all- to trust my gut.
    Your April by Joanna Kasmierczak is beautiful sweetheart 🥰. I have been fortunate enough to find one myself but I’m noticing that she needs a bit of gloss (which I have but I haven’t had time to do just yet), and she was new. So, whether you are the second mommy or first (or even further down the line), learning maintenance is extremely important.
    Thank you for this video sweetie 🙏. I absolutely love your videos! I don’t always comment (and I may miss a few), but I think you have such a beautiful heart and wonderful channel!🥰. MelXX

    • @julzluvzdollz
      @julzluvzdollz  2 роки тому

      Great minds think alike! Look forward to seeing your video! Thank you for your compliments I adore you as well I’m the same I watch but don’t always comment my friend. Xoxo 😘

  • @zoeviktorgolding
    @zoeviktorgolding 2 роки тому

    Cigarette smoke is the absolute worst! I've heard putting a doll in a big sealed bag with cat litter is supposed absorb the smoke smell! I haven't tried it yet but I have a couple of vintage dolls that smell "old" that I will try this method on! Thank you for sharing her story with us! I'm so glad you got her into a state that she (and you) deserve 😘 xox

    • @julzluvzdollz
      @julzluvzdollz  2 роки тому +1

      I bet that works! I just don’t like how disturbed litter is. The dryer sheets worked as well. I’m happy with the results of the dryer sheets too. Let me know how your older dolls turn out. Xoxo 😘

    • @zoeviktorgolding
      @zoeviktorgolding 2 роки тому

      @@julzluvzdollz Hey julz 👋 I will have to try your idea with the dryer sheets aswell! I'm looking forward to this series because Lord knows I've messed up some of my dolls without meaning to 😅 🙃 I hope you have a great weekend dolly friend! 😘 xox

  • @mariahdianesnursery1157
    @mariahdianesnursery1157 2 роки тому

    I have had this same experience. A baby that smells like smoke is the absolute worst in my opinion. I was so mad 😡 because I really wanted the baby.

  • @kenntrin
    @kenntrin 2 роки тому

    I hope all is well!

  • @bekiboilard3779
    @bekiboilard3779 Рік тому +1

    Speaking of Certificates of Authenticity... Should all *new* reborns come with one? I see some sellers saying there is no COA.

    • @julzluvzdollz
      @julzluvzdollz  Рік тому +1

      Sometimes a doll does not have a COA. It could have also been lost while changing hands with different owners. If there is no COA it very likely it could also not be an authentic kit. You can always ask what happened to the COA if one is not included. Another way to see if a doll should have a COA is to google the kit name to see if it comes with a COA. Good luck!

    • @bekiboilard3779
      @bekiboilard3779 Рік тому

      @@julzluvzdollz Good info, thanks so much!

  • @igormakovec9546
    @igormakovec9546 2 роки тому

    This baby girl is very sweet. I like her smiling face and beautiful hair very much. She is very pretty in her pink dress. She came to you in very bad condition, but now you like her the most. So it all ended good in the end with this baby girl. Best wishes from Sonja

  • @katybug2292
    @katybug2292 Рік тому

    Sadly we have a knock off from Amazon for about $45

  • @michelefields7108
    @michelefields7108 8 місяців тому

    Yeah the way she was just tossed into the shipping box was unacceptable- she should have been properly wrapped in a blanket - there was nothing else with her like a box opening should have been- it's a shame you had to throw away everything she did come with

  • @patriciasdollydreamz6569
    @patriciasdollydreamz6569 2 роки тому

    Hi Julie, sorry you went through that but she looks sweet now ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @chronicallycuteelf4749
    @chronicallycuteelf4749 2 роки тому

    I’m not sure I would have been able to keep the doll , or I would have had to have a friend get rid of the smell . It would have sent me into an asthma attack and I’d be in the ER . I HATE that some smokers are so inconsiderate of people . I always ask if what I’m buying has smoke or I won’t buy .

    • @julzluvzdollz
      @julzluvzdollz  2 роки тому +1

      Yes I agree it’s totally inconsiderate! It did aggravate my nose but I don’t suffer from asthma!You are absolutely right if a doll has been exposed to smoke or needs to be disclosed for health reasons. Thanks for sharing xoxo 😘

  • @BushelandaPeckNursery
    @BushelandaPeckNursery 2 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing 🥰🥰💞

  • @marygrummer9189
    @marygrummer9189 2 роки тому

    A Series of Unfortunate Events? Well, she’s beautiful now.

    • @julzluvzdollz
      @julzluvzdollz  2 роки тому

      Lol yes! That’s a better name! Darn it should have that of that one. Thank you I adore her she’s clean and smells good on most parts of her body as well. The dryer sheets really worked wonders. Xoxo 😘

  • @veronicaslawski7676
    @veronicaslawski7676 2 роки тому

    After hearing your story and also hearing about a doll collector who got scammed selling on mercari, I will not be trying it.

    • @julzluvzdollz
      @julzluvzdollz  2 роки тому

      Definitely follow your instincts. I can say anytime I’ve had a bad feeling about buying/selling a doll something has gone wrong! I did feel that with this doll. Mercari has safeguards in place I could have gotten a full refund since the doll wasn’t sold as described. I chose to keep the doll instead. Take care! Xoxo 😘

  • @Zeldafan1ify
    @Zeldafan1ify 2 роки тому

    I recently received a doll from a prototype artist who seemed very reputable, and my doll came beautifully made as pictured, but it was missing a COA. The kit comes with one but it's also an open kit, so not sure if I should really need one.. still, kind of wish I got one. Definitely should ask any artist during a transaction moving forward.

  • @Ms.Purple.Possibilities
    @Ms.Purple.Possibilities 2 роки тому

    Hello, I don't have Instagram or Facebook. This is my only social media. I saw a beautiful comment you left on one of my videos but I went to reply and it was gone. Hopefully I didn't offend you by not responding right away, I just saw the email notification today. Well many blessings 🌷😊

    • @julzluvzdollz
      @julzluvzdollz  2 роки тому

      Hi there! I have no idea why the comment is gone I’m so glad you are here. Not sure what I wrote the only time I delete comments is if they are negative since I don’t like to keep comments out there like that. I’m sorry if it gone my friend, I know UA-cam will delete or hide comments sometimes. Not sure what happened. Thanks for paying a visit to my channel. Xoxo 😘

  • @ririsnursery3312
    @ririsnursery3312 2 роки тому

    Great series 🥰 I look forward to more 💕

  • @ncflowergirl1446
    @ncflowergirl1446 2 роки тому

    I oops’d my Charlotte just by sitting her in a painted wicker chair. Never happened with my others 😩 must just be a different kind of sealer on her. April is sweet. I have gotten Ashton drake dolls that stunk to high heaven back in the day.

    • @julzluvzdollz
      @julzluvzdollz  2 роки тому

      Oh no sorry to hear that! I had paint rub off on a vinyl master piece doll but I got it off after a hard rub with soap and water on a washcloth. I did get a an Ashton drake that stunk not of smoke but of mildew it was awful. That one should have been returned too but I’m a big ol softy lol. I ended up giving that doll a bleach and Tide detergent in a water mixture bath 2x and it got most of the smell out. Xoxo 😘

  • @julzluvzdollz
    @julzluvzdollz  2 роки тому +1

    Here is my Reborn Scam experience: ua-cam.com/video/R4r-bKEQpwc/v-deo.html