What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Doll Collector - Doll Collecting Advice - American Girl Dolls

What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Doll Collector - Doll Collecting Advice - American Girl Dolls

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Michael Wood
Michael Wood - 14.09.2023 16:56

Hi from Brisbane Australia 🇦🇺 girlfriend really good a budgeting she only buys the dolls she really likes and that is the barbie the movie dolls and bratz and the 80's rewind barbies

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BananaLollipop
BananaLollipop - 04.08.2023 22:53

Great video! ❤

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Danielle Timmerman
Danielle Timmerman - 13.06.2023 15:04

I got felicity and elizabeth 20 years ago, and had all of elizabeths outfits, but now i want to collect all of felicitys outfits. I also just bought my firdt JLY doll, and i want to collect clothes and accessories to make a story for her. So not just any willynilly clothing. I bought kiras wildlife outfit, wallaby, and koala, bc she works in a zoo. I want to buy the school election voting set bc she is also a political activist, etc

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KawaiiCat
KawaiiCat - 25.05.2023 21:56

I collected Monster High for 6 years when I was in college and after I graduated I had a bit more money and started to collect American Girl dolls. I realized that ever since I was a child, AG has always been what I loved. I consider myself a minimalist collector where I only buy dolls I truly love. I don’t really see the value in completing a collection like some folks do where they buy all the historical dolls or Girl of the Years. I also collected action figures as well but have since sold my collection.

At the end of the day, figure out what you love and collect what you love and narrow it down. For me that’s AG and boy dolls. Keep being yourself and don’t like people yuck your yam!

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Glenda Roberts
Glenda Roberts - 06.04.2023 01:00

You are so smart, good advice and I am so impressed since I am old compared to you but you make so much sense.
I have a doll collection, I have had 4 collections, gave all away when I was a teenager, started collecting again as young adult, gave away, collected again and gave away, ones I have at this time, will be my last hurrah on collecting, when they go I won't replace. I collected tiny bendable dolls, miniature size and lifelike baby dolls. I had small chairs, shelves, bassinet and with other furn, I had to let accessories go, house was only so big.
Thanks for your savvy list, thanks for sharing.....you are truly very helpful.
Thank you.

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Peace Craft Dolls with Tammy Powley
Peace Craft Dolls with Tammy Powley - 19.03.2023 20:37

Nice video, totally agree with getting sucked into doll hype and end up buying dolls you later aren't real thrilled with.

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Liu BlueMonkey
Liu BlueMonkey - 11.03.2023 13:46

great tips! Thank you!

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Maria
Maria - 03.03.2023 01:29

Other thing I want to add with what you said about getting influenced by other collectors, if you collect the GOTY line you don’t need to have every single GOTY if you don’t want to, if there’s a few dolls you don’t like then don’t get them. You don’t have to have every doll in a line in order to collect that line. I hope this makes sense and I loved this video, thanks for the tips!

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Gabriel Tupas
Gabriel Tupas - 17.02.2023 03:14

Hi Sophia, I have to say this doll collector advice has been very helpful. I have been collecting dolls as an adult for 2 years, I wish knew all these tips before. Like, having a budget, limiters, not being influence by others, planning my collection, and deciding what is important to me and not important to other people.

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Chelsea Watson
Chelsea Watson - 16.02.2023 02:59

I am 30 years old and I collect dolls.

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Not My Potato
Not My Potato - 27.01.2023 05:18

great video

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Maria W.
Maria W. - 19.01.2023 00:15

I really, really, really liked this video. I absolutely love your energy and personality. As an adult collector, I needed to watch this. Definitely subscribing!

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The Imperfect Scrapper
The Imperfect Scrapper - 08.01.2023 01:27

Great video and advice - thank you! May I please ask what the doll is you are holding onto in your video? She is gorgeous!

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Thelegendofkate
Thelegendofkate - 22.12.2022 17:34

I think I just one want American girl doll that looks like me and to buy the sets and clothing for her.😭😭 I wanted one as a kid and we couldn’t afford it

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WhiteRose
WhiteRose - 28.11.2022 02:54

LOve ya vids. Am new here. An collect mo see mostly ken, male Rh, MH,and smart dolls

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Beth Bacarella
Beth Bacarella - 26.11.2022 01:34

I looked up Maplelea and someone said it's pronounced "Maple-lee" like Maple Tree. :) I've never heard the word "limiters", even though I know a lot about minimalism. That was very interesting. I generally call those "boundaries", but I like the word "limiters". My main limiter has been that they fit in my childhood doll cradle, which comfortably holds 6 or 7. I've sold dolls before buying new ones to keep within that limit. Now that I have 7 dolls, and I could sell some to buy more, my new limiter is eye color. I've decided that they all need to have different eye colors, so that keeps me from buying more. I have medium blue, hazel, brown, green, amber, decal brown and grey. So, I would have to find a very unique doll with Saige's turquoise eyes, Marie-Grace's aquamarine, etc. Great video. Thanks for sharing your advice!

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AG Takes Over
AG Takes Over - 17.11.2022 16:42

This might have already been said in the comments, but regarding "Do your research and don't get scammed", you can protect yourself when buying through Facebook Marketplace. If I'm asking someone to ship to me, I will ONLY pay with PayPal or Venmo and I always add purchase protection (I calculate what it will charge the seller and I add that to my payment so they still get their asking price). I've had to use Venmo's purchase protection twice due to scammers (not bad considering how many times I've bought this way) and both times they were fantastic and refunded my money. And in any FB Buy, Sell, Trade groups I only use PayPal Goods and Services for the same reason. Fantastic video, btw. I love that you led with "set a budget", since so many ppl really need to hear that unpalatable tip. :-)

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F. Nottingham
F. Nottingham - 15.11.2022 05:50

I think most of what you said is on point. However, we all have to remember that when a certain type of doll or doll brand doesn't interest us, that doesn't mean the doll/brand isn't collectible or doesn't have value. For example, the first Holiday Barbie was released in 1988, and many Barbie fans still look forward to that doll's release each year. As far as value goes, the earlier dolls in the Holiday Barbie line are becoming harder to find in good condition with all accessories, etc. Collectors often like to get Holiday Barbie dolls in box, so the prices for the older dolls can be quite high because they're getting harder to find in "collector" condition. Holiday Barbie generally sells for about $40 retail. So, even if any of the more recent dolls are resold for $30-$45, they're essentially holding all or most of their original retail value, unlike some other dolls.

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Crown Moose Costumes
Crown Moose Costumes - 14.11.2022 17:03

I'm glad you mentioned the concept of telling other people about your collection. That was definitely something I wasn't prepared for when my friends discovered my collection, and it hurts even worse when you find out who your real friends are.

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Lilly Summer Originals
Lilly Summer Originals - 14.11.2022 15:48

Probably that it takes a lot of time to get a collection and that small collections are awesome and I feel like a lot more unique than larger collection as a collector with a smaller American girl collection truly gives so much thought and consideration into the doll they buy rather than just buying a doll the collectable or because it’s cute my American girl collecting channel is ag crafty life 😊

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C. W.
C. W. - 14.11.2022 15:25

I am Canadian and new to AG and your videos. I have heard you mention a few times that you hope something is carried by Indigo. I did some price comparison, and I ordered Claudie and a few clothes from the AG website when there was a sale. Other than paying shipping, which is free over $150, and the slightly cheaper dolls at Indigo, I assumed the dolls and clothes (maybe not furniture) are all available and cost around the same. Am I missing something?

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C. W.
C. W. - 14.11.2022 15:17

Good advice! I am much older than you and started collecting again a couple of years ago after a long absence. I feel like I am a little wiser than a new, young collector, but I had to purposely do a lot of the things you said to keep myself in check. I would add that in Canada, we end up paying more and having a harder time selling dolls for a good return than US residents. So, it’s important to remember if you see someone with dozens of Rainbow High dolls, for example, their investment is not the same as yours would be.

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Chloe Jones
Chloe Jones - 14.11.2022 12:32

I'm 20 next month and have been obsessed with collecting American girl dolls for over half my life and I totally agree that life is too short to not do what you love and worry about what other people think💖I absolutely love your videos and personality, and your collection is beautiful. You're awesome!! This is such a great and informative video! New sub❣️

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gingerandcloves
gingerandcloves - 14.11.2022 05:37

These are good tips. I agree it's helpful to curate your collection. I used to collect EVERYTHING, and it got crazy so I decided I would focus on American Girl and Barbie. If I happen to find a great deal on another doll, then I might go ahead and get her. And the hype is real. It's so easy to get caught up in the commotion around a new doll release, and I've definitely regretted it a time or two.

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Now and Forever AG
Now and Forever AG - 14.11.2022 04:44

Love this videos! Sit down chat videos are my favorite. Great tips!

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AllycatlovesAG
AllycatlovesAG - 14.11.2022 04:05

Though I call it “maple-lea”, I have heard it’s officially called “maple-lee” like maple leaf without the F

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Dreva St Clair
Dreva St Clair - 14.11.2022 03:06

Sophie is a great doll collecterr and she’s so amazing 😻 😘🤩😜🙂😊😇😍😁

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Dreva St Clair
Dreva St Clair - 14.11.2022 02:33

I wish i new that they had a pull string

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Firecracker
Firecracker - 14.11.2022 02:31

All so true! Thanks

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