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New to DoA, and being back into the Hobby

Aug 8, 2023

    1. Hi everyone, I recently have the urge once again to adopt some dolls (for now, I’m back to square one with my Dika Doll Senior, who’s still waiting for his face-up in the corner), can’t wait to adopt some more! Also, thank you for accepting me here. :aheartbea
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    2. Welcome! I came back to the hobby after a long hiatus myself a while back, it's been really fun!
       
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    3. Welcome back! I've also just recently coming back to the hobby after a very long hiatus. Been getting dolls left and right >_<. I think i'm a bit traumatized after a lot of dolls on my wishllist became discoutinued or worse (the company shut down)
       
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    4. I 100% agree, it’s so fun revisiting the old feelings, but also experiencing some new things within this hobby, and thank you for the welcome! :love

      I know that feeling well! There’s also been some dolls I wanted to buy now from years ago (like DFH’s Chubby MSD), only to find out they’re gone from AC. ;-; Hopefully, you’ll find the dolls that you wanted soon! :aheartbea And thank you for the welcome! :love
       
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    5. Welcome! It's always a nice feeling to open your home to new dolls. Hope to see your doll when his faceup is ready! :D
       
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    6. Welcome! Took a break from the hobby myself and recently started getting more active again. I was also bummed to find out some of my favourite dolls or companies weren't available anymore, but on the other hand I've found so many new dolls and companies!
       
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    7. I completely agree! I sometimes forgot how addicting it is to adopt dolls, hahaha. Thank you, I’m also excited (and nervous lol) as well to do his face-up, just waiting for the rest of materials to come home to me, hahaha. And thank you so much for the welcome! :love
       
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    8. I’m new to DOA and New to the hobby as well. I recently just got myself some Kikagoods Bonnie series 2 dolls to start off with. Eventually I want to collect bigger BJds but for now they’ll do. I follow a few accounts on Instagram that also do BJds
       
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    9. I feel yoouu. There’s also some dolls I regret not getting when they were still available, and yes, it’s also refreshing to see more varieties within the hobby! The lists of dolls I wish to acquire is getting quite long. :chomp: And thank you so much for the welcome! :love
       
    10. Welcome to the hobby!!! :D Instagram is great, and it’s where I go when it comes to Artist BJDs, as well (wishing to catch one of them in pre-sale, and hopefully have enough money during that time lol).

      If you want some recommendations, I also recommend Facebook aside from Instagram, there’s lots of legit secondhand dolls there that are in good conditions, and are also very affordable. Not to mention, they also sell discontinued dolls sometimes that can be grails for some people (like me). You just have to be careful, though, make sure to double-check their legitimacy first. ^-^ Both apps are also where I go aside from AC when it comes to legit BJD dealers. :kitty2

      Also, congrats on your first BJDs!!! :chibi Hope to see more of them.
       
    11. Welcome, welcome! I too came back from a long hiatus myself. Welcome back to the hobby! I will second the comments of Instagram and Facebook for artists and second hand dolls. The for sale forum here also has quite a bit for sale as well. Congrats on getting your first BJDs! I hope you decide to post some pictures here so we all can see more!
       
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    12. Thankfully this hobby is rather active on the second hand market, so let's not give up hope on the dolls we missed! The bigger problem is deciding when you can afford a doll and when you cannot :lol:
       
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    13. Thank you so much! :D Aaahhh, hopefully I’ll be able to access the Marketplace in the future, and I’ll be sure to post him once his face-up is done (the customs is taking too long with some of the materials I ordered from Gem of Doll, aaahhh ;-;). :...(
       
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    14. Welcome to DOA and back into the hobby! I’m returning to DOA after all the instagram changes and it’s good to see it so active here and all of the new faces. Hope you enjoy it here
       
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    15. Yes!!! :love I’m glad I was recommended DOA, and I also agree on the changes with Instagram. ;-; And thank you so much! I definitely enjoy it here. :whee:
       
    16. Welcome back! I'm also coming back from a hiatus! ♥️
       
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    17. Thank you so much! :love And welcome back to the both of us. :hug:
       
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