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Limited Edition 17" Collector Dolls Information

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Limited Edition 17" Collector Dolls Information

Thinking the same thing here.
 
You can't order from the US site and have it delivered directly to the UK... You CAN, however, order from the US site and use a parcel forwarding system to get the package to you

EDIT: As for the fiasco being because of Frozen... I'm sure that's the case. I myself don't even collect LE dolls. I usually don't like them. But I collect Frozen stuff and these dolls really stand out amongst all of the other Disney LE, so I had to at least try . And I'm sure I'm not the only one...
 
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Well I think whoever was mean to the fellow collector girl, who is very nice and was just trying to help out, is just out of their mind. Sure, you did not get the links this time, so you are upset. But by being mean to other collectors just wouldn't help, In fact, it will put you in a worse place just saying. From now on, whoever wants to help will be too afraid to do so........ You are not helping yourselves! So stop being mean oke:
 
Man I have been away for a couple days due to my internet going down but damn there seems to be so much drama going on here and around this doll release. reading all the issues I am really worried with the possible release of a Maleficent LE doll now. From what I have read and understand is that links to the doll are posted here for those that want to purchase it am I correct. Maleficent(if she happens will be my first LE pre order and pretty much the only other doll I want besides an anna and elsa) I really hope that that release is not as big of a mess as this one has been. I did manage to find Anna on ebay from a couple of sellers from anywhere from $190-$250 I think may go with one of the $250 selelrs as tey seem more reputable and have 100% positive feedback. I am glad that I found this forum as everyone here seems so nice which makes me sad and gives me less hope when it comes to Maleficent and future releases
 
Maleficent will probably not be a preorder FYI, and just don't put all your bet on here. DPF usually crushed during big releases due to tooooo many people coming in
 
arielkao said:
Maleficent will probably not be a preorder FYI, and just don't put all your bet on here. DPF usually crushed during big releases due to tooooo many people coming in
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Thank you very much for the info. this is why I love it here. can I ask why you say Maleficent will probably not be a pre order?? is she going to be a surprise release or just put up for purchase?
 
StoogeFan3301 said:
Thank you very much for the info. this is why I love it here. can I ask why you say Maleficent will probably not be a pre order?? is she going to be a surprise release or just put up for purchase?
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Will at least if disney changes things up, in the past all villains are consider surprises some how. See the pattern in the thread that Polaris created and I think you will see why I see it that way
 
Thank you everyone for your kind suggestions! Allie.Pin is trying to help me


@Polaris
Whoops, sorry! I ordinarily hang out on a purse forum and we have about 99,9% ladies there – habit I guess :/
 
In situations like this I think Japan has the right idea with a ballot system. Anyone who has a (random) ticket is allowed to buy. Anyone can buy a ticket up to a point. Then there is a draw. So simple. There's always resellers in this situation too but you can't avoid them in anything.
 
Hi! I'm new to the site and was introduced by a fellow collector at the store Relese of Anna and Elsa March. I just wanted to say this page is incredibly helpful and I hope to continue my collection now I have my first two. I don't have a wonderful understanding of the store, but I was thinking of maybe next release asking a family member to keep an eye on the online store while I que up just incase. Does anyone else have this sort of system in UK or do you think it would be a waste of effort? As this was my first LE release I dont really know what to expect with future releases, and I dont want to miss my chance to get my hands on The Sleeping Beauty Dolls when they arrive, since that movie has always had a special importance to me as a child. Thank you so much! I hope to contribute more once i'm more savy of how things work.
 
I think it will be and I hope it is the Pink dress! I'd love her in the blue with her hooded cloak but I don't want her in blue because I already have Elsa and Cinderella in blue. We need some pink. I think she will be in the briar rose outfit for the designer couple set though.
 
I don't think they'll use the Briar Rose outfit for a 17" doll. It is not fancy enough. I think it will be pink or maybe an iridescent fabric that fades between blue and pink. There is a chance of the Briar Rose outfit for the designer fairytale collection. It would make sense because in their romantic moment she is wearing that outfit. I am curious to see how they do her hair and what embellishments they add to her dress (regardless of color). Oh and yes, villains typically release in October with no pre-order. I'm holding out hope for a spring Maleficent release to go with the Movie, but I don't know how likely it is.
 
Matthewlondon said:
I would love a LE movie maleficent as well as a classic one but don't no how likely it is.
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I would too. They could do one with wings and one without. I would absolutely buy both. DS is in the business of making money and Maleficent as a character is a major favorite. I imagine they will take as much advantage of the movie as they can.
 
Because hardly anyone in the UK seemed to get a doll yesterday their are not many on the uk eBay. If I was to buy one on eBay us for example do you always have to pay customs? Because some auctions have custom fees listed while others don't?
 
Matthewlondon said:
Because hardly anyone in the UK seemed to get a doll yesterday their are not many on the uk eBay. If I was to buy one on eBay us for example do you always have to pay customs? Because some auctions have custom fees listed while others don't?
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Find someone who doesn't require you to pre-pay customs. That way, when the customs bill comes (when the package is delivered), you won't have paid twice.
 
starry_solo said:
Find someone who doesn't require you to pre-pay customs. That way, when the customs bill comes (when the package is delivered), you won't have paid twice.
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What? Oh my, can you explain this to me? I thought this new system was so we wouldn't have to go to customs and pay there? Why would we have to pay twice if we already paid customs with ebay? *shocked* I was going to buy a bag in a few months, now I'm scared =(
 

You can actually ship from the US to the UK I believe there are only several countries that the US does not ship to like Mexico. But I do know of people that live in the UK that order from the US.

But like OlafOlaf mentioned most UKers (or anyone in Europe) generally wait until the dolls are released in their respective stores to avoid incurring shipping, import fees and taxes.

Also again this release had a preorder but usually the release happens both in the US and Euro stores at the same time so most people will generally buy from their respective stores.


I honestly don't think that going forward it will get as bad as Frozen, I think the dolls will still sell out fast but nothing like what happened with the fiasco just passed. For starters the Frozen only collectors will leave and there will also be those that will be deterred by the pricing.


This is sort of how they deal with the designers dolls in store but this wouldn't work online and would probably just upset more people and create more work in terms of trying to make something like this work online and trying to keep things "fair". Most sales online with anything really, is on a first come first serve basis (concert tickets, collector items, event tickets etc) and I dont think they should or will change it.

I can get trying to make things fair for people but trying to change the way the dolls are sold will not resolve that issue. Like you said youself the scalpers will be there regardless, so unless Disney can start reading people's minds to determine the intentions of the people then I don't see them changing anything anytime soon.

They could potentially change the US site to restrict the purchases like they do in the UK? So in other words if someone orders more than one they will automatically cancel it. I think that would be more effective and fair and won't be as difficult to implement since the UK does it already.


Several people actually do this, so it wouldnt hurt to try. Just make sure that the other party knows what to do on the day of release so that they are not left there wondering what to do or going through the checkout process too slowly that they miss out.

arielsdinglehopper said:
what outfit is everyone hoping for Aurora's doll? I'm not counting on it, but I'd definitely buy her in her Briar Rose dress <3
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I agree with the others in that she will probably be in her pink dress as all the LE dolls are generally in their main outfits. Also there are no current LE dolls that are in pink.

I do however think that the designer fairytale couple Aurora would feature her in her Briar Rose outfit. I do hope this is the case because then we could potentially have Aurora in the two different outfits.
 
Matthewlondon said:
Because hardly anyone in the UK seemed to get a doll yesterday their are not many on the uk eBay. If I was to buy one on eBay us for example do you always have to pay customs? Because some auctions have custom fees listed while others don't?
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I can only speak out of experience but try NOT to buy from someone who has custom fees prelisted. I know many people who have bought something with prepaid custom fees and they still had to pay import fees and partial custom fees for the item, additional to what they paid to the seller. Some people didn't have additional fees but they're the ones that got lucky, there's still a very small chance you don't have to pay import/custom fees because things can slip through customs. Very small.

And I would wait with buying something from the US for now. Europeans haven't received their dolls yet and generally the honest sellers take photos of their actual items. So if there is someone that will sell them, they'll probably wait until they actually have them in hands.
 
You only pay once for customs when it's listed on an eBay listing.
i bought a Calhoun from the US and had to pay customs at checkout.
The company that does it is part of EBay so they are trying to offer everything in one package.
This has been put in place to stop people being charged when the item arrives in the UK. So I got Calhoun quite quickly as she came straight to me and didn't have to sit in a depot while a letter made its way to me to pay custom charges.
I bought a March Frozen set from eBay yesterday and paid for customs at check out again. I have never been charged extra customs by doing it this way.
Just thought I would throw that out there.
 
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Yeah, I've heard mixed reviews about the Global Shipping Program with the unexpected/extra custom charges and fees. There's one listing I keep looking at and that honestly is the only thing that puts me off from buying.

Anyway, I've noticed since the mess yesterday, a lot of the dolls (especially the ones I remember being located in the UK) have gone from eBay as I pretty much check multiple times a day. Spending spree, perhaps? After all, a lot of us saved £120 yesterday.
 
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