Aisu-Tan Posted August 17, 2012 Hi, I'm from the UK and I've been stalking this forum for a couple of weeks now because I was too shy to join, but I decided too because I'd love to be part of a DD Community! I haven't bought a DD yet, but I've just got myself a job and now I can't wait to find one. I'm currently looking to find a DD head and by a body separately because it is better for my bank account, although I don't know if I should buy a pre-owned head from YJA or a blank one from the Volks USA website and have it shipped through Shopping Mall Japan... ...although I would have to pay someone to do a faceup for me... Anyway, please excuse my shyness and noobature, and if you could in anyway help me, I'll be forever grateful! I can't wait to be a part of the community, everything and everyone here seems so nice! Byee! -Aisu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N2DollsNow Posted August 17, 2012 There are places other than YJ & ebay. Check Mandarake & "Entertainment Hobby Shop Jungle" . Both deal in used items, but occasionally you'll find new items at market prices. They will ship direct, so no agent or third party fees. You'll also want to bookmark a language translator page to interpret some of the listing info from Mandarake. Although you can search in English, it's still at least 50% Japanese in their descriptions. Mandarake will occasionally have heads & bodies if you want to go that route. I bought a SD16 from Mandarake and asked them to ship the least expensive of EMS or DHL. DHL was cheaper by far, and I had it in my hands in 4 days. I also just bought an SD16 from Jungle and was surprised to learn that they charge a 5% "handling fee" which is probably stipulated somewhere on their site. I had bought a figure before, but hadn't noticed a fee then. Anyway, if you must have a particular doll, I think these two are worth monitoring as stuff shows up unexpectedly. Also note that Jungle doesn't have a DHL option, but they do have some shipping options during checkout that might help you get through customs easier. And both have phone contacts. ( I've called Mandarake before. Ask for English and they'll transfer you to someone who can help you.) Good luck with your hunt whatever you choose! Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aisu-Tan Posted August 18, 2012 Yeah, I had a look at Mandarake but I found that YJA was cheaper ^^/ I'll check out the Jungle Hobby Shop though and hopefully I'll find something there, but thank you for the suggestions and info about EMS and DHL! Thank you so much! - Aisu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eroge-maid Posted August 19, 2012 I personally like Mandarake over Jungle, I've dealt with both. Maybe getting a blank head from Volks USA or Volks International would be a good idea for the first DD? My first two were blank option heads, they are off getting painted as we speak. Other ideas... Find a cheap prepainted head from someone on the forum, I wouldnt go eBay though, there are too many selling at top prices. Nice to meet you, my girls say Maid-sama's DD-daughters is a family of FOUR Panda Yoshino x Amity Hirasawa x Shiki Kiyomi x Ringo Wan-Chan where the rainbows, butterflies and dollies are... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aisu-Tan Posted August 19, 2012 haha, I figured that maybe if I buy a full set it would be better for my first dollfie so then I don't have to mess around with getting it sent off, but I will definitely be buying a head from Volks in the future (I plan to modify it to make a boy) oooh, so if people are selling they would post in the vendor thing, right? Sorry, I'm so new here it hurts Thanks! And aww, nice to meet you too! If I had a girl, mine would be saying that to you and your girls, but it might have to be a delayed introduction >//w//< Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
