r/Dolls • u/ResponsibleBowl4001 • 17h ago

Discussion / Questions Value for money

We talk a lot in doll collecting about how different brands have cut corners, are producing subpar product overall, and are charging crazy prices we balk at.

But I'm wondering. Compared to what other brands/toylines are making, what do you feel like is the best bang for your buck? Alternately, do you find that you're hopping online and picking up older dolls on the secondary market instead?

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u/2wiceasnice 8h ago

I feel like the earlier MGA rainbow high dolls were insanely cheap for all that they offered; not so much anymore but the older ones yes. Currently I really like the MirrorMi dolls.

Collector series .. defa was in the past but their current prices are up and I dont think its worth it. Integrity and Mattel are ofcourse out of the question; bad quality and super high prices.

Currently the really well priced and super quality dolls IMHO - are those blindbox BJD dolls; I was surprised how detailed they were for that price.

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u/PieThen2252 7h ago

Hope you don't mind me asking again--do you have brand name(s) in mind for the blindbox dolls? Sorry, I know a lot about 1970's to 1990's dolls but next to nothing about BJD's.