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2013 Fairytale Designer Collection

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I'm just glad that all that's left is Ariel & Eric and then we're done for this year. With the increased popularity I am extremely happy that only 5 in the set were released this year and not all of the princesses. I will say with confidence that if it had been a full line I could see it getting close ​to the mayhem of the first set.
 
Perhaps one of the reasons Disney broke the release of the set into two years was two avoid people going nuts. It has gotten pretty crazy with the release of each doll. I had not seen ugly tempers until Belle and I expect people to go haywire for Ariel. Hopefully everyone has a pleasant experience. I hope that everyone who tries to get her in the raffle are successful and if not then hopefully the link fairies will be able to aid us ;) It will be a crazy night.
 
Just found a 'Buy it Now' listing for Ariel and Eric set. It's stated as 1 sold and 2 available. GUH!
 
How much is the buy it now? Because I looked at Belle and Beast and it seems some people got much better deals before they were released by buying on ebay than they are getting now. The earliest sales were only $200, not $400 plus!
 
Ugh, I decided to see what BatB set is selling for...$400 - $500..I guess I had to see it with my own eyes to believe it. WHO is buying these dolls at that outrageous price?? And of course since there are a lot of them selling for those high prices, everyone is going to jump on the bandwagon and set the price of their set to just as high. I'm really starting to regret not getting her when I was awake around 4 am. I honestly thought she would last until the mid-day when I could order her. Oh well. I'm HOPING she'll drop drastically in price in the next 6 or so months. Who can pay that much for dolls?? I have bills to pay and food to buy ..lol
 
RapunzelSalat said:
How much is the buy it now? Because I looked at Belle and Beast and it seems some people got much better deals before they were released by buying on ebay than they are getting now. The earliest sales were only $200, not $400 plus!
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Yep, I believe all of them were originally set around $200 or more, but somehow the sharks sensed the last 2 sets would be the more sought after, and sadly they were right. Now BATB and Ariel and Eric are going to be expensive to acquire if unsuccessful at the raffle or missing out online.
 
MountedArcherPrincess said:
Yah I was looking at that too.....like 5 different ones sold for $400.....I'm so happy I got mine. I would never be able to afford that!
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I agree! B & B really scared me with all of my shipping issues. I honestly don't think the $400 price point will hold for long. There are likely sellers who will list theirs once they arrive from online orders. I want to see what happens once the hype calms down and people start thinking about Ariel and Eric more. I looked to see how much it would cost to pre-order Ariel from somebody and sellers seem to have raised their buy it now prices up to around the $400 mark also. I hope our good fortune holds out and we can get the last set easily!!!
 
Naname said:
Ugh, I decided to see what BatB set is selling for...$400 - $500..I guess I had to see it with my own eyes to believe it. WHO is buying these dolls at that outrageous price?? And of course since there are a lot of them selling for those high prices, everyone is going to jump on the bandwagon and set the price of their set to just as high. I'm really starting to regret not getting her when I was awake around 4 am. I honestly thought she would last until the mid-day when I could order her. Oh well. I'm HOPING she'll drop drastically in price in the next 6 or so months. Who can pay that much for dolls?? I have bills to pay and food to buy ..lol
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i for sure think the prices will probably settle back at 200 or so for BATB once the hype dies down. Right now, people are in desperate mode and are will to pay whatever. Plus, people probably want her more since she sold out so quickly. I bought the fist designer Belle, Snow White and Aurora for about 135 each less than a year after the dollmageden madness. Patience is key when it comes to these dollies:)
 
I think Belle will come down in price eventually, compared to the madness on Wednesday where some doll sold for almost $600, we are now seeing some in the $400's and mid $300's which is progress. Still high, but I think that as Ariel approaches the attention will shift. I do however think Belle as well as Ariel will be 2 of the ones that we will occasionally see increases in from time to time. The designer Ariel from 2011 is one that still sells for big bucks, but their have been occasions were she has sold considerably low in comparison to the amounts she usually sells for. She is definitely on my bucket list since I missed out on her when she was released. Hopefully after the holidays, who knows.
 
Quinndeanna said:
I just got my shipping email and tracking from the Disney store online for my BATB. IM so happy.
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Me too. This ones for my friend and I have mine coming from a group but in on the full set. I can't wait to get mine!
 
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Wow, those eBay prices are through the roof, especially since a lot of people did not originally like the BatB set. I guess it goes to show how well you can sell the Disney brand, or a specific character...

I'm so nervous for Ariel now... I've managed to get all five so far (the four normal releases, and to the great dismay of my wallet, the golden Snow White) but Ariel has been the one I wanted from the get go, due to her being my favorite (tied with Belle) and the fact her set seems like the most well thought out of the entire line. I just want one set for me to complete my Fairytale couples this year, and then I can rest easy. Not going to lie though, it sure would be nice to get a second one that would probably pay for an entire semester of classes based on the crazy prices these people are paying! lol :P
 
Something has been bothering me since the raffle...I came about 4 minutes before the cut off time and my name wasn't called. I wasn't there to see who was there before me but I found it really odd that many of the people who had more people with them, one name would be called from the group and then maybe 2 new names would be called nod then a nave from the same group/couple would be called. I just found that extremely odd. It makes me wonder if they only raffle the names of the first come people? I know all DS stores are different but it happened like clockwork at the raffle. Has anyone else observed this? It makes me nervous for Ariel if that's the case, I've gotta be there early. I also think more people will be buying doubles of her, knowing she will sell of more than double on the bay.....
 
blue2581 said:
Something has been bothering me since the raffle...I came about 4 minutes before the cut off time and my name wasn't called. I wasn't there to see who was there before me but I found it really odd that many of the people who had more people with them, one name would be called from the group and then maybe 2 new names would be called nod then a nave from the same group/couple would be called. I just found that extremely odd. It makes me wonder if they only raffle the names of the first come people? I know all DS stores are different but it happened like clockwork at the raffle. Has anyone else observed this? It makes me nervous for Ariel if that's the case, I've gotta be there early. I also think more people will be buying doubles of her, knowing she will sell of more than double on the bay.....
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I'm not sure about your Disney Store, but mine it really is all very random. You can physically see them put each name into the drawing box, so it isn't like they discard the others. There was one drawing where a woman signed up at the very last possible second, and she was drawn very first, whereas I had entered at noon and was drawn 6th. I think it just might be an unfortunate coincidence for you.
 
blue2581 said:
Something has been bothering me since the raffle...I came about 4 minutes before the cut off time and my name wasn't called. I wasn't there to see who was there before me but I found it really odd that many of the people who had more people with them, one name would be called from the group and then maybe 2 new names would be called nod then a nave from the same group/couple would be called. I just found that extremely odd. It makes me wonder if they only raffle the names of the first come people? I know all DS stores are different but it happened like clockwork at the raffle. Has anyone else observed this? It makes me nervous for Ariel if that's the case, I've gotta be there early. I also think more people will be buying doubles of her, knowing she will sell of more than double on the bay.....
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Maybe they didn't mix the vouchers properly and were only reaching from the top?
 
My Beauty and the Beast set has shipped. I am really feeling the west coast living thing. She won't be here until the 15th!!! Ah well, I am happy to have her whenever she arrives! I wish Ariel was coming out this week before even more people hear about her!
 
Blue, they are supposed to mix the names all up. And if they didn't mix them you'd think the names going in last would have a better chance because they'd be at the top. I think you just didn't have luck for your drawing. :( I hope you were able to get them online?

I'm not sure I can be at my store's raffle for Ariel and Eric so I'm so grateful for the people on here. Thank you again so much! I hope everyone on this site is able to get them who wants them.
 
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