Both sides have valid arguments…
There is lots of info out there that are not private groups with basic info to reborns for beginners, prices, then being one of a kind, and such. From YouTube videos, artist websites, articles, and more. Even from watching those documentaries that makes us look bad about those collectors who neglect their kids, they state these dolls are hundreds or thousands.
I also agree to what was said above in argument to my post. Yeah I know a lot of people just do not know or did not know. Chinese sites can be a hit or miss. Then yeah a lot of these are for kids too from parents who have little time to look at videos and research reborns. Some people I feel for and some I don’t anymore. Depends on their attitude.
I guess personally, I have always been on the more cautious side with websites and will research, even if I do miss out on something.
I just get annoyed seeing so many when someone gets scammed, finds a group or forum, and goes, “I got scammed and will never trust any of you again” or “I got scammed and I am not spending over $150 for a baby that can’t get wet.”. Then ignore people who do try to educate them. Then some people just go on and plain insult reborn collectors for spending so much on a doll.
I have myself done some private educating of people who were new recently who were looking for their first and had a reasonable budget, because a lot of people only see the $$$ and offer them low quality dolls that aren’t worth the budget. I tell them what to look for, reviews, interview the hell out an artist, and more.
In the end, I am not trying to argue with or insult anyone, even though no matter what you say, there will always be someone offended. Everyone has their own situations, lives, and such that maybe they didn’t have time for research. I just have to ramble…
