Does anyone know where to buy in stock 8-9 wigs, preferably based in the USA? I know impatience isn't exactly a virtue in this hobby, but I got a new SD head recently and I desperately want to get him a wig, but don't know where to find anything for his size that doesn't ship from China--which I typically wouldn't mind, if it weren't for the wait. Anyone know of SD wig shops out there with relatively fast shipping/delivery times?
Denver Doll Emporium has a bunch of Leekeworld wigs in stock, and they're usually pretty good quality in 8-9 size. I think Fabric and Friends has a few 8-9's right now as well. Also there are a lot of US-based sellers on Etsy that make Smart Doll wigs, which usually are on the smaller end of 8-9 to my knowledge.
I often check used wigs or retailers on eBay too. You can show only results in your own country which is what I do. There seems to be a lot less selection in the US for "boy" wigs, depending on what that means to you, but there are lots of very feminine cuts everywhere, long and with blunt bangs (it bothers me )
There are a few US shops that still have Monique wigs in 8-9. 8 9 Doll Wig - Factory Direct Craft BJD Wigs Size 8-9
If you don't mind secondhand wigs, there are sellers on Instagram apart from those already on the DOA marketplace! You can use tags to navigate, like #bjdwigsforsale and #bjdsale?
Fabric Friends and Dolls only posts (usually) in-stock wigs, if it is a preorder it usually says so and they are state side. As a disclaimer, I haven't ordered since the pandemic, but prior to the pandemic their service was speedy and communication was great.