frugalmama Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 For those of you who bought your DD's american girl dolls used / second hand - where is the best place to get one without spending an arm and a leg? Is there a trick to finding one used? DD wants Molly {but would be happy with ANY of the historical dolls} for her Birthday in September, but $100+ for a doll is WAY out of my reach. I've been watching the thrift shops and craigslist locally but nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jujsky Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Just keep watching Craigslist. You can also post on Craigslist asking for one in your price-range. I've gotten several in the $30-$40 range. Most needed some work, but I scored a near-perfect Kaya for $30 once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerbread Mama Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Ebay? I've found a few on there that went (factoring in shipping) in the $60-75 range. Some for even less. I agree, I would post on Craigslist as a wanted ad. That would be much faster than waiting on one to appear, and someone might see it and have one they'd be happy to give up but just hadn't thought of doing so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frugalmama Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 Ebay? I've found a few on there that went (factoring in shipping) in the $60-75 range. Some for even less. I agree, I would post on Craigslist as a wanted ad. That would be much faster than waiting on one to appear, and someone might see it and have one they'd be happy to give up but just hadn't thought of doing so. I'll do ebay if I have to, but I avoid ebay like the plague as I don't agree with their business practices. Really hoping to find one in the $20-$40 range if I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 I bought my Molly (I wanted her for me-but I also wanted a 2nd doll so that when DD has a friend over who doesn't have one, they can play together) on Ebay without the original outfit for about $50, in great shape. I bought a cute little school outfit for her from an Etsy seller. When DD and I went to the American Girl store/restaurant with our dolls, my Molly got a lot of comments-it turned out that I'd ended up buying the pre Mattel, Pleasant Company Molly :). So not only did I manage to buy Molly, but I managed to get the Molly that I was too old for by the time the AG dolls became common, but would have LOVED to have had. :). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustybug Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 I got mine from here. :) Another WTM mom sold it to me. :) I've been keeping my eye on Ebay though, because I think we may get DD another one this year for Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 A friend has purchased most of hers from ebay. We bought one on Craigslist. Dd loves her, but I've regretted the purchase. She is a Pleasant Company Felicity. Her hair looked good when we bought her, but it quickly became apparent that her hair was very thin. It looks awful. I just don't know how we all missed the defect. Dd is getting a new AG doll for her next birthday because she really wants to do all of the fun hairstyles. Her Felicity only looks good when her bald spots are covered. :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 My dd bought one at a community flea market for $30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs_JWM Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Julianna, couldn't you send her to the doll hospital? For $39, they'll give her a new head and hair. Good deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weddell Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 eBay is always slower in the summer so you are more likely to get good deals. Summer is a good time to look for used items. On ebay I doubt you are likely to get one in the $40 range, although I suppose it is possible. For that cheap your best bets are where you are already looking, Craigslist and thrift stores. You could try posting a wanted ad here or on Craigslist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frugalmama Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 I guess I'll just have to keep trying the local thrift shops. We were lucky with her Bitty Baby - I found her for $3 at the thrift by our house, with her original outfit. Thanks for the advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NASDAQ Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I ebayed one of the very old ones with utterly mangled hair. I think it was about $30? The pre-mattel dolls are better quality. Then I got her home, cleaned her up, and re-wigged her. I ripped off the A-G hair and glued a new wig on. In my case it was because I wanted one with hair that looked like my daughter's, but it would be easy to do with any doll. Molly-style hair is widely available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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