Not a lot of pictures as I was with my cousin, her daughter and my husband and it was pretty crowded and I felt very overwhelmed and was not prepared to answer questions about Aloenka but of course my cousin was happily showing her off and pointing at me and announcing that I made her I wanted to crawl into a corner! Iām not super social and with the pandemic and shut down I got super comfy never leaving my house and talking to real people I think I talked to @Msmimi04 and @JenLen those were the only reborn artists there. A lot of antique and vintage dolls and teddy bears a few art dolls and monster high repainted and a girl who resin printed fully articulated little dollsā¦ I wanted one sooooo bad but I couldnāt decide on one cause the many options were confusing to me and it was hectic and overwhelmingā¦ here are a few pics
More reborn artists need to do these regional doll shows cause I felt like people prob loved the reborns but thought they were pricyā¦ I thought they were under priced for how much detail went into them but most of the other dolls at the show were priced super cheap and at the end the vendors were just giving things away! I paid $5 for a1940ās doll a vintage childrenās book and two Boydās bears catsā¦ no idea what Iām going to do with a composition doll ā¦ she said not to get her wetā¦ now I kinda want to so I can see what happens I wonāt thoughā¦ Iāll put her in some pretty vintage things and give her a good home. Poor thing!
Sheās cute! I used to do a doll show in my state until
it stopped this past year. There are two others and Iām signed up to do one of them in a few months. Then another in Florida. Making it a mini beach trip too! Iām excited about that one.
I was amazed by the amount of vendors who didnāt make themselves available to customers or have things clearly labeled, priced or easily accessible. Some of the displays seemed precarious and were intimidating. One vendor was selling doll dolls for 8 inch dolls and was modeling them on the doll with a price tag on the dollā¦ there was a small business card sized sign that said the dolls werenāt for saleā¦ only the clothesā¦ I felt dumb because I knew that was a rediculous price for such a cute doll but prices were so low for some things that I didnāt know for sure and the vendors that swoop down on you with the entire history of the doll the second you look at it
I donāt know if I could ever be a vendor! It was nerve wracking just going to the showā¦ but I like to people watch so that part would be funā¦ tucked away in a little corner
So you did make it to the show. You should have introduced yourself to me. The lady carrying the Aloneka doll had on a black nike shirt? I really liked your Aloneka so much that I went to macpheresons to order one. She was out of stock. Later while eating at outback, I look on irresistibles. I preordered 2 of her. If I remember correctly, I asked if you used genesis or airdry. Iām glad you made it. Jen Len babies was beautiful. Iām sorry you didnāt introduce yourself to me.
I just focus on my little table, say hello and if they talk I talk. Iām not good at small talk. I feel the awkward pauses in my soul! . Shopping in crowds is hard so I try to put blinders on to the crowds and focus on my shopping experience. If you did a table I am sure you could do it. It may give you some more confidence in those situations. A lot of shoppers donāt like to be talked to so you could just be there to answer questions.
I wasnāt sure it was you my cousin was the tall gorgeous one wearing the nike and her daughter kept picking up the babies lol I was wearing glasses and had the grey hair I was so thrown off by talking about Aloenka that I got flustered and lost my bearings How awesome that you are going to make her!!! I canāt wait to see your version I have a Lottie to work on and finish my wilby then Iām going to start on my next Aloenka and prob have to order another one!!! I was seriously considering your Joseph he was so cute! He usually looks so dolly to me but you make yours adorable and all the little details my husband was really confused why I would want to buy one when I have all kinds of them at home waiting to be finished But he was so good for going with me and carrying all my stuff that I didnāt argue with him cause he is right
Oh a little detail about Aloenkaā¦ my last couple layers on one of her hands showed pitting on her finger tips so be aware! After that I started varnishing all my babies fingers and toesā¦ I find pitting every few babies or so even when I look for them they just āshow upā once I start getting color on and then itās too late
And I have a couple friends telling me the same thing about getting a table lol Iāve realized that ādollā people scare me, they are a different breed! Reborn people are a totally different type of collector!
My mom would love this doll show! Sheās got a pretty diverse collection. I tried to post a picture but itās not bringing up my camera roll. Iāll post it if it starts working again
Well at least we saw each other, lol. I understand about loosing your bearings. Your husband is right. If you have the kit, make him as a keeper. Iām not a collector, yet, lol. I really liked your Aloenka. I looked at her key last year n thought nope, she has 3/4 legs. Seeing yours inspired me to get her. That was so nice of your husband to bring you. I hope you had a great time. I didnāt make any sales this time.so I think Iām going to skip August this year.
@PhotographyForLife i never thought about the difference in the collectors that come but I can totally see what you are saying. You definitely get the most questions from āregularā doll collections versus reborn collectors.
I wanted to crawl into a corner! Iām not super social and with the pandemic and shut down I got super comfy never leaving my house and talking to real people 
I think I talked to @Msmimi04 and @JenLen those were the only reborn artists there. A lot of antique and vintage dolls and teddy bears a few art dolls and monster high repainted and a girl who resin printed fully articulated little dollsā¦ I wanted one sooooo bad but I couldnāt decide on one cause the many options were confusing to me and it was hectic and overwhelmingā¦ here are a few pics
but most of the other dolls at the show were priced super cheap and at the end the vendors were just giving things away! I paid $5 for a1940ās doll a vintage childrenās book and two Boydās bears catsā¦ 
I wonāt thoughā¦ Iāll put her in some pretty vintage things and give her a good home. Poor thing!
I felt dumb because I knew that was a rediculous price for such a cute doll but prices were so low for some things that I didnāt know for sure 
. Shopping in crowds is hard so I try to put blinders on to the crowds and focus on my shopping experience. If you did a table I am sure you could do it. It may give you some more confidence in those situations. A lot of shoppers donāt like to be talked to so you could just be there to answer questions.
I have a Lottie to work on and finish my wilby then Iām going to start on my next Aloenka and prob have to order another one!!! I was seriously considering your Joseph he was so cute! He usually looks so dolly to me but you make yours adorable and all the little details 