HI,

Talked w/ a lady who works at a second hand store to see if they get AG very often...they do not. She told me that she had bought Kirsten & clothes to go w/ her (not sure how many) for $80, two years ago. The doll has been in storage ever since. She bought it for her grandaughter, who is now 7. She (child) has a huge collection of Madame Alex. dolls that she does not care for. She prefers hunting & playing outside w/ her dad & brother. Poor Grandma is waiting to see if she develops an interest, but isn't holding her breath.

Sooo, my ? is, how many of you buy & store away AG for children who may never give it a second look? I see no real point in it. If you love it, buy it for YOU & proudly display (or play with) it. If you have future children to pass it on to & they like it, that is just icing on the cake.

If I had bought ahead for my dd my closet would be filled w/ Barbie stuff, because that was my toy of choice as a child. Dd has some Barbies, but is not "into" them like I was.

IMHO, I think you should let kid's pick what THEY like (within reasonable boundaries) & mom & grandma can have their own toys too.

I just feel so sad for poor unloved Kirsten stored away for two years. Maybe I can convince her to sell her to me. [img]wink.gif[/img]

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