tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217917876331578492.post5977589163158847451..comments2024-03-27T13:50:42.343-04:00Comments on Collecting Fashion Dolls by Terri Gold: Sybarite Gen-X Mansion and Barbie-like PackagingTerri Goldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17252743227474930359noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217917876331578492.post-15787190711822306642015-05-29T14:55:32.067-04:002015-05-29T14:55:32.067-04:00Given how Sybarites usually are boxed, I'm hop...Given how Sybarites usually are boxed, I'm hoping that Don is right and there was a purpose behind the packaging. Will you be deboxing her? Or are you still trying to see if you are bonding with her?<br /><br />It does appear that either people aren't bonding with her or they bought her for the purpose of reselling. There have been at least three of the dolls already sold on eBay for $1,000+. Same for Cameo, who is selling at even higher prices (deservedly so).Troyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086194748915239386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217917876331578492.post-59161788478214939292015-05-29T10:19:26.310-04:002015-05-29T10:19:26.310-04:00Thanks, Lucinda, for your comments. Yes, she was s...Thanks, Lucinda, for your comments. Yes, she was sold out rather quickly.<br />TTerri Goldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17252743227474930359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217917876331578492.post-78678998343086324282015-05-29T10:12:03.035-04:002015-05-29T10:12:03.035-04:00I really LIKE the box. One can display her in the ...I really LIKE the box. One can display her in the box. I hate recycling glossy, expensive cardboard boxes, yet one can't keep them all, too much clutter! And...I really like the doll. I guess she s sold out, though? So she's triple the cost on E-Bay? Not much of a savings for the peasant masses, LOL!Lucinda Lynn Lawlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12343663995267710579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217917876331578492.post-20573157055945536662015-05-29T00:02:51.001-04:002015-05-29T00:02:51.001-04:00In the past they have been very purposeful in thei...In the past they have been very purposeful in their packaging. I wonder if this isn't an example of a "interesting" idea that didn't play out. The "look" of the packaging seems aimed at the nostalgia crowd and calling it collectible on the box itself suggests a joke to me.<br />Still it falls flat.<br />as always love the blog<br />Will C.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217917876331578492.post-424904666111625952015-05-28T23:34:35.888-04:002015-05-28T23:34:35.888-04:00Thank you for your comments.
TThank you for your comments. <br />TTerri Goldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17252743227474930359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217917876331578492.post-21584919416771822422015-05-28T23:33:54.327-04:002015-05-28T23:33:54.327-04:00I have a feeling they will improve the packaging a...I have a feeling they will improve the packaging after this doll. <br />Thanks for your comments. <br />TTerri Goldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17252743227474930359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217917876331578492.post-82564066384668136992015-05-28T22:45:52.282-04:002015-05-28T22:45:52.282-04:00I figure I could deal with less beautiful packing...I figure I could deal with less beautiful packing for a $300 price cut for what is still a really nice doll.Unless she arrived with her knees up around her shoulders there would be much less chance of damage in vinyl vs the filled resin of the old girls.I dont buy for resale though and dont consider my dolls as investments just fun for playing with.I love her,cheap box and all.Sharon BCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217917876331578492.post-75855163061303658202015-05-28T20:12:38.739-04:002015-05-28T20:12:38.739-04:00She is a beautiful Sybarite, and I'd love to p...She is a beautiful Sybarite, and I'd love to purchase or at least see one of the Gen-Xs in person. However, this packaging is not up to par and there's no way I would pay what some people are asking for her on eBay. I don't have a place to display my dolls, so after a day of enjoying them I put them back in their nice safe boxes. This looks like something a play doll from Target or TRU would come packaged in, and I would not want to store her in that. Hopefully in the future it will be better quality :D <br /><br />Slade in Charlotte Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217917876331578492.post-85091704779853861382015-05-28T17:06:21.640-04:002015-05-28T17:06:21.640-04:00Oops, just saw KiwiFi's post on Sybomania, abo...Oops, just saw KiwiFi's post on Sybomania, about the packaging/ hidden hands. the real doll nerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16135571381307959838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217917876331578492.post-39444923148929735672015-05-28T17:00:32.710-04:002015-05-28T17:00:32.710-04:00Hi Terri, have you deboxed her yet? Are the manic...Hi Terri, have you deboxed her yet? Are the manic-cure hands hidden? Thanks! Chris in Mdthe real doll nerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16135571381307959838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217917876331578492.post-50539954596576369102015-05-28T16:05:33.795-04:002015-05-28T16:05:33.795-04:00I think you are being generous to come up with a &...I think you are being generous to come up with a "purpose."<br />TTerri Goldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17252743227474930359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217917876331578492.post-59716012471113248542015-05-28T15:48:31.920-04:002015-05-28T15:48:31.920-04:00Maybe it's purposeful to the story? The box m...Maybe it's purposeful to the story? The box might represent this doll's world. Celebrities have very public lives, as represented by the plastic front piece. Her posture is representative of celebrities who actually look half passed out, with legs akimbo, barely standing! Maybe this is an art piece that is making a statement on the young and rich? I don't know. It just seems purposeful. The first Syb with this new material came boxed nicely, or from what I could see from photos. If this is the new standard, it will be disappointing for their collectors. DonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217917876331578492.post-34036138701842409162015-05-28T14:51:25.349-04:002015-05-28T14:51:25.349-04:00Thanks, Lisa.
TerriThanks, Lisa. <br />TerriTerri Goldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17252743227474930359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217917876331578492.post-60352093979867140222015-05-28T14:49:16.033-04:002015-05-28T14:49:16.033-04:00I agree with you on the packaging. That is alot of...I agree with you on the packaging. That is alot of money for a doll and she doesn't look like she is fixed too securely, it is a good thing she arrived safe. She is lovely, though. Your photos are stunning of Chicago, especially of the Thorne rooms and the sights!Lisa Neaulthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06300989092160836635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217917876331578492.post-19380414334504370592015-05-28T14:29:54.113-04:002015-05-28T14:29:54.113-04:00I had not heard that many dolls were damaged.
TI had not heard that many dolls were damaged.<br />TTerri Goldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17252743227474930359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217917876331578492.post-37356676155085264522015-05-28T13:47:59.828-04:002015-05-28T13:47:59.828-04:00Wow, that is some crap packaging there! I guess t...Wow, that is some crap packaging there! I guess they are trying to save some $$ but I am not suprised so many dolls arrived damaged...Galacticatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04545652381217987189noreply@blogger.com