There are two things to remember when you are looking to buy dolls online - firstly, there's a difference between buying antique dolls and modern dolls online.

Modern dolls such as the the Barbie collection can be easily purchased online and generally are pretty durable to be sent through postal or direct delivery means. On the other hand, antique dolls can be a bit of a challenge if you're buying them online especially as they compass a long history and different types have there own uniqueness especially in the clothing department.

In recent years, buying dolls online over platforms such as Ebay has become extremely popular and the great thing to keep in mind is that while pricing will determine overall purchase, buying online has some big advantages than going to a physical outlet and making a purchase. The emphasis is on deals and dolls deals online are big business. More importantly, you as the buyer can be in a strong position to grab a great deal especially if you're following auctions.

There are basically two types of doll enthusiasts - those who revel in the enjoyment of enjoying eras gone by with antique doll collecting and those who are more modern orientated or people buying for kids.

Buying Antique Dolls Tips

Here's a few things to keep in mind when buying an antique doll. These tips can save you a lot of frustration.

#1. Because they are older there is always a concern that they may be hiding some issues. Things to look for include cracks which can put a dampener on your purchase. Especially look for hairline cracks.

#2. If you are buying the doll physically then ask that you can remove things like the hair so you can check beneath. Always remove the body or ask the seller to do it for you. This only makes sense because when you're looking at shelling out hundreds of dollars you want to make sure your purchase isn't flawed.

#3. Make sure the doll is original if that's what it has been advertised as. This can be difficult to check online and that's why buying through platforms such as Ebay are great in that you are protected in many areas from purchasing a dud.

#4. Also, buying the complete original doll and by complete we mean it has it's original clothing intact can be important. It depends how badly you want it but inexperienced collectors should be aware that replacing parts and clothing can be expensive. It's almost like buying new parts for a motor vehicle - they always seem to be priced over the top.

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hey people I know this is a dumb question but does anybody know any barbie without those big heads?

see the thing is im only 16 , i still like barbie but i've already bought my family a whole bunch of presents except my little cousins. When I walked into Toys R Us of times square i didnt really like many of those barbies there because of their giant heads im not talking about the myscene dolls or bratz im talking about the fashion fever ones. does anyone know any names of barbie dolls with the belly button bodies ( i think you know which ones ) and that dont have giant heads because those dolls really scared me. please answer because i need to go shopping by tommorrow through the end of this week since i like shopping early.
k thanks i'll try & buy bratz dolls too & yeah i'll buy some of the cali girl ones cuz the ones from 2003 - 2005 never rly had big heads like the fashion fever ones do now

Sady as Barbie has evolved so has her body proportions. I hate it as well.

The only dolls I could suggest would be Barbies made before 2004-2005 which is about the time I noticed her head size increasing.

I think I know what you mean by "belly button bodies " The line I would reccommend is the ORIGINAL Cali Girl Line. (2005)

he reason I say ORIGINAL is because I worked in a toy store around that time, and in the middle of the Cali Line, they re-vamped Barbie. Mattel re-released the Cali Girl line and that's when I noticed the bigger head and feet. You can tell the older Cali Girl Barbies because the dolls are packaged singularly with no extra accessories. Also Blaine's (Barbie new boyfried) box says Cali Girl - When the re-did the line his box said CALI GUY. the newer Cali Girl Boxes are wider and come with extra accessories like ear peircing and stuff.

Anyways, Any of the Barbies made in 2004 and before will be safe.

You may be able to find old store stock of older Barbies in your local area, but since you said you were in Times Square, I'm assuming you are living in or near NYC, which has a large poplulation, so finding old store stock is hard.

You could also try ebay. Many people sell New in Box items on ebay.

Good Luck! )

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