One final note on Dolls.....

The question arose as to whether one should consider a doll with damage such as a hairline crack, or fingers missing. The answer is yes, not all dolls are perfect and some are rare enough to warrant buying with damage. Doll museums will buy a rare doll with damage as it may be the only way to have an example of a particular doll, making repairs only as needed to make the doll presentable to the public.

Also damage varies from minor to severe,some repairable and some not, but as long as it reflected in the cost, and is at a level you are willing to accept, you can feel confident in buying and adding to your collection.

Repairs to dolls are not inexpensive, so you must really attempt to buy the best doll you can for your money, and if you wish, making only the repairs that are necessary to bring the doll to a level acceptable to you, and keep as much of the authenticity of the original doll as possible.

I hope I have helped to answer this question. I will be moving on to a new category tomorrow, unless another question arises about dolls, not sure what it will be yet, but it may be something that sparks your imagination.

For now, Good Night!