Just how enabling is this board?

[Kaileyfan1]

When I came into to this board, I had 6 dolls, now I have 16. This board is very enabling.

[robin0850]

When I joined this board over a year ago, I had 6 dolls--now I have 15, and I'm not quite done yet!

If not for this board, I probably would have stopped at about 8, but you guys let me know that it's OK to have as many dolls as you want. (And that it's NORMAL to want AG dolls!)

I haven't bought any dolls that I don't want, but I HAVE grown to want dolls that I wasn't interested in earlier. [img]smile.gif[/img]

I can credit certain individual board members' pictures for being responsible for my wanting certain dolls--but it was MY decision to buy them, and I enjoy having them in my collection. [img]graemlins/heart.gif[/img]

I can also credit the board for information on fixing-up "fixer-uppers", and being able to connect with other members to "fix-up" their dollies, thus providing a way to help supplement my "dollie fund"---an invaluable resource! Thanks, board! [img]biggrin.gif[/img]

So yes, this board is enabling--but for me, it's enabling in a good way. I LIKE being able!! [img]smile.gif[/img]

"The Force is strong in this one....." [img]graemlins/bat.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/devil.gif[/img]

[Wickedgood]

This board is TERRIBLY enabling [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Before I had joined, I had seen Jess on the AG website, and wasn't all that impressed. Now, thanks to everyone's posts and pictures I NEEEEEEED her.

Before I joined, I wasn't all that enthusiastic about my Samantha doll and her collection. After seeing everyone's albums I've realized that you don't have to be limited to the historic collection, or the clothes AG offers. You guys have dolls with some very creative backgrounds - and I am so inspired by all the lovely aftermarket and homemade clothes. My imagination is the limit!

This board has helped me to accept and love my doll as well. Seeing all the eras of Samantha has shown me that there's no one "best" version out there. They are all lovely dolls, and I have better use for my money than trying to recapture my childhood by blowing $200+ on a mint-condition white-bodied Sam. My Sam is wearing the cutiest tank top, hoodie, skirt and tennis shoe combo right now, and if I replaced her I wouldn't be able to have that freedom with her wardrobe.

Last (but not least), some of you have posted albums with Gotz "Little Sisters" dolls in your collection. Oh my goodness! they are so cute - I had never heard of them before but I knew I needed one. So last night I bought the most adorable Katie (name to change shortly) and she'll be arriving sometime next week! Yay~!

<font color="#33CCCC" size="1">[ July 15, 2006 12:16 PM: Message edited by: Wickedgood ]</font>

[muppetquilter]

Speaking on enabling, Dee, it is your avatar that pushed me over the edge with my need for Lindsey. I wanted Lindsey. I was willing to pay a lot for Lindsey. Then I saw your Lindsey with those fabulous ponytails and it was all over-- I had to have Lindsey immediately, no matter what it cost.

But I don't think of that as enabling so much as spreading joy. I adore my Lindsey and she was worth every penny.

So, thank you! [img]graemlins/rose.gif[/img]

[marymax]

a certain person on this board has enabled me to spend mega bucks......this person goes by the name of prasnird.....her darling little Bitty twins just put me over the edge....It is getting pretty bad when DH tells me we cant afford twins..we have to foster one of them out....now thats pretty bad wouldnt you say.

[MOM to JILLIAN]

<font size="8">VERY!!!</font>

But in a nice sort of way!

When I joined HB we only had one doll. I had tucked away a lot of books, outfits and accessories, but only one doll.

We now have 3 that DD knows about. One precious girl is sleeping in my closet, AGOT #23 is on the way! AND...Emily will be coming for DD's Bday and Molly for Christmas.

I'm loving it!

[carolinapooh]

Originally posted by DaisyDee:
I had three dolls when I joined last Octobre, and I thought I had a lot. I actually felt guilty about it too, since I am an adult collector who never had them as a girl (They didn't come out until I was 13) and doesn't have any children as a cover either! Then I found this place, and now I have 10!!! Plus two bitties, a mini Sam, and Coconut! I can't even guess how many outfits I have, and by last count, I should have near 100 pairs of shoes. ( I likey the shoes!) So if you wanted a single word on how enabling this board is, it would be: EXTREMELY!!!!

~Dee

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Oh, DaisyDee, you are after my own heart - they came out when I was fourteen and "too old" for dolls...since I joined the board soon after my first purchase of Molly last February, I now have ELEVEN plus Coconut!

I know what you mean...here I am sitting in the UK, getting ready to go to London tomorrow, and all I can think about is PLEASE DON'T BE RID OF MOLLY'S RETIRING ITEMS BEFORE I CAN GET HOME, AG!!!

So, yes - it's TERRIBLY, WONDERFULLY ENABLING!

[Nevtal]

It is a very enabling board. Two days after I joined, I was getting an AGT #10 off of eBay. And after looking through other member's albums, I'm finding it harder and harder to wait a few more months to get Jess. =P I'm falling under the spell!

[Starearedkid]

Very! I never thought I'd have this many-and I just ordered #14! Personally, AG pictures don't do her ANY justice. I fell in love with her with the board pics though.

-Jordyn