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Newguy44 · Post by **Newguy44** » Mon Mar 27, 2017 5:54 pm

Hi I'm a newbie to the doll world as well as this site. I'm in college about to graduate and have some questions on getting started. Being a student my budget is only about 400, I've surfed the sales topic board and found that I probably won't be able to find one in that price range. So my question is are inflatable worth the compromise or should I just wait and save up and make my first purchase after about a year?

Stepford_CT · Post by **Stepford_CT** » Mon Mar 27, 2017 10:05 pm

Don't waste your money on an inflatable doll. They don't feel anything like a doll; they feel like an inflated trash bag.

You didn't mention what your major is, so I have no idea what salary range you expect to earn after graduation. That said, I would encourage you to look at the various doll sites (both silicone and TPE) and find a doll you like. There are two aspects to doll shopping - finding a face you love (not just like) and a body you love as much as the face. Once you have decided on that combination, just go for it and take out a personal loan; that's what I did after years of trying to save for one.

Lastly, I would like to refer to you Booty Call Dolls. Jeff helped me pick out mine and he is great to work with. He is very experienced in the doll world and will find you the doll of your dreams.

SeniorDollLover · Post by **SeniorDollLover** » Mon Mar 27, 2017 10:25 pm

Surf the sales forum. I have seen dolls near your budget. If not, perhaps someone will bargain with you.
For example here is a nice 100:

viewtopic.php?f=128&t=82859

And another:
viewtopic.php?f=128&t=80669

Good luck!

Byakuya Kuciki · Post by **Byakuya Kuciki** » Mon Mar 27, 2017 10:38 pm

I, like you, am getting into College and am therefore on an extremely tight budget at the moment. I just ordered my first doll from Beautiful dolls, i got a 165 cm fabric anime doll for 750, they also offer a shorter, 140 cm, for 550 right now. Idk, if your into anime/ hentai maybe its something to consider?
http://www.beautiful-dolls.com/candace-p-489.html
http://www.beautiful-dolls.com/dagmar-p-490.html

Aberdare · Post by **Aberdare** » Mon Mar 27, 2017 10:55 pm

Stepford_CT wrote:Don't waste your money on an inflatable doll. They don't feel anything like a doll; they feel like an inflated trash bag.

I concur !! oh, and welcome to TDF!

Abe

Newguy44 · Post by **Newguy44** » Tue Mar 28, 2017 12:38 am

Thanks for all the help everyone! Also, I'm a chemical engineering major Stepford

Stewie studmuffin · Post by **Stewie studmuffin** » Tue Mar 28, 2017 1:42 am

Hello and welcome Newguy44! If you've got questions; we've got the answers!

What sort of doll did you have in mind? Silicone? TPE? Or fabric? Also, what size range would work for you?

Anung Un Rama · Post by **Anung Un Rama** » Tue Mar 28, 2017 5:41 am

Newguy44 wrote:Hi I'm a newbie to the doll world as well as this site. I'm in college about to graduate and have some questions on getting started. Being a student my budget is only about 400, I've surfed the sales topic board and found that I probably won't be able to find one in that price range. So my question is are inflatable worth the compromise or should I just wait and save up and make my first purchase after about a year?

Welcome Newguy44, here are some handy staters links for you too....

Newbies Welcome Page

Cheers Anung

Newguy44 · Post by **Newguy44** » Tue Mar 28, 2017 5:44 am

Stewie studmuffin wrote:Hello and welcome Newguy44! If you've got questions; we've got the answers! What sort of doll did you have in mind? Silicone? TPE? Or fabric? Also, what size range would work for you?

Thanks Stewie studmuffin! I'm probably going to go with either TPE or silicone. I've read pros and cons to both and I'm leaning more towards TPE. As far as size probably around 100 cm unless I just happen upon a ridiculously good deal that suits my budget.

Stepford_CT · Post by **Stepford_CT** » Tue Mar 28, 2017 9:25 am

Newguy44 wrote:As far as size probably around 100 cm unless I just happen upon a ridiculously good deal that suits my budget.

After you look at a few sites, you'll notice there's not much price difference between the 100cm and the 156cm. I suggest spend a little more and get one closer to your height. Furthermore, there have been reports of small dolls being seized by Customs in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada as the small dolls are sometimes confiscated under their "prohibited items" classifications.

Newguy44 · Post by **Newguy44** » Tue Mar 28, 2017 3:21 pm

Stepford_CT wrote:
Newguy44 wrote:As far as size probably around 100 cm unless I just happen upon a ridiculously good deal that suits my budget.
After you look at a few sites, you'll notice there's not much price difference between the 100cm and the 156cm. I suggest spend a little more and get one closer to your height. Furthermore, there have been reports of small dolls being seized by Customs in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada as the small dolls are sometimes confiscated under their "prohibited items" classifications.

I didn't realize that, thanks for the heads up!

Newguy44 · Post by **Newguy44** » Tue Mar 28, 2017 4:59 pm

Anung Un Rama wrote:
Newguy44 wrote:Hi I'm a newbie to the doll world as well as this site. I'm in college about to graduate and have some questions on getting started. Being a student my budget is only about 400, I've surfed the sales topic board and found that I probably won't be able to find one in that price range. So my question is are inflatable worth the compromise or should I just wait and save up and make my first purchase after about a year?

Welcome Newguy44, here are some handy staters links for you too....

Newbies Welcome Page

Cheers Anung

Thanks for the link to all the info Anung!

Stewie studmuffin · Post by **Stewie studmuffin** » Tue Mar 28, 2017 9:15 pm

Newguy44 wrote:
Stewie studmuffin wrote:Hello and welcome Newguy44! If you've got questions; we've got the answers! What sort of doll did you have in mind? Silicone? TPE? Or fabric? Also, what size range would work for you?
Thanks Stewie studmuffin! I'm probably going to go with either TPE or silicone. I've read pros and cons to both and I'm leaning more towards TPE. As far as size probably around 100 cm unless I just happen upon a ridiculously good deal that suits my budget.

I think you could find one in the sales section for that price. Or maybe an even bigger doll if the seller is really motivated. Of course having a little more money to spend will give you more options!

But I just wanted to mention that you should carefully consider if a 100 cm doll is what you really want or if you are settling on that size for budget reasons.
Most people don't realize just how small a 100 cm doll is without seeing one in person. This small size could be a problem if you were looking for something that would give the impression of being with a real woman. In that case, I would think that a 135 cm would be the bare minimum. Not that there is anything wrong with a small doll. (besides the issues addressed by others here) I'm just saying to be aware of how small these dolls really are and be sure that is what you want so as to avoid disappointment.