How to choose your first BJD

Maybe now you're interested in having one, but don't know where to start, there is so many choice and company. Well, here is some steps that may help you in narrowing your choice and please consider the fact BJD is expensive. Not only that, their clothes, accecories is expensive. BJD size also matter, the bigger the doll, more money come out from your wallet.

So prepare lot of money, not too mention if you want to buy limited one (it will be freaking expensive especially in second-hand market)
If you finally made your mind, then choose one to buy :)

1. Preferences for your first BJD

What do you want? A girl or boy doll? A mature or teen one? What is going to be their personality, cheerful or calm? By making your choice, you can find some sculpt that right for you. Or maybe, if you're confused to choose which one, you can see other owner's photo of the doll. That why, you can see the potential of the sculpt and see if you like it.

2. Budget for your first BJD

Let say your budget for doll in not unlimited, you can narrow the choices. But still, don't go for a cheaper option if you don't like it, better save up some more. I have know some newcomer buying cheap doll and in the end, they let the hobby because they feel the doll doesn't lift up their expectations.. And don't get scammed if the price is too good to be true. Read the seller feedback first, it will save your money a lot.

3. Paypal for online shopping

Well, if you're in a country or town where there is no BJD shop like me, the only option left is shopping online which require Paypal as payment method. If you don't have one, you can make it and if you don't want to make it, you can use some people service that willing to help you with paypal payment. Just be careful not getting scammed.

4.  Face up for your BJD

BJD company can offer face up for BJD with extra charge (some event can make it free). You may thought that making a face up by yourself will  be cheaper. If you think like that, then you're wrong. Why? Cause the supplies is more than you think and if you are buying some cheap face-up supplies, you can make your expensive doll damaged heavily.
You like it when your cheap supplies ruin your $$$ BJD? At least, I'm not.

Now, you can browse some lovely BJD out there to find which going to be your first BJD. With patience, you will find something that suit your liking. And to clear up the ace supplies, I will talk about it in more detailed version in the next post, so you will know how face-up going to work :)

I know its late but Merry Christmas everyone!  Hope you all can get your long awaited gift in this month!