Poll from Realdoll: What would make you a customer?
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Computers have come down in price, so you can get something better today with less money, than in the past. If dolls are mass manufactured, you can get a better doll for less money.
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You have a good point there LovesBlackWomen, i think what drives the cost of a RD up so high is the amount of hand work involved. If they were to adopt some of the techniques used in Asia to cut down on the production time and price it would undoubtedly make them more affordable, but it also may take away some of the uniqueness to the product that i think a lot of their current customers love about them.LovesBlackWomen wrote:It's not always true, that you get what you pay for.
Computers have come down in price, so you can get something better today with less money, than in the past. If dolls are mass manufactured, you can get a better doll for less money.
Regardless, if they were to introduce a new affordable entry level body, i think a lot of people me included would be interested in it as a compromise, knowing they are buying from a well established American brand with high quality standards for their products. Even if it is of slightly lower overall quality and less detailed in comparison to their current line up of full priced bodies.
I know i would seriously consider it when shopping for my next one.
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Personally, I'm waiting for you to revisit the Body 9 concept, and go with an even bigger-breasted doll. See what you can do!
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That's the option I wanted up there! IGneesa333 wrote:How about financing?
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Re: Poll from Realdoll: What would make you a customer?
So i'm going lower cost and make a TPE doll.
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Ferraris make better cars, but the cheap car makers make way more money.
I'm sure the people that sell blow-up dolls also have a lot more customers too.
But I'm too good for a Blow-Up Doll or a cheap mannequin.
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Just to share a bit of my experience trying to get into this world, I've spent many weeks reviewing different manufacturers, the quality, production time, options, shipping methods, etc. RealDoll was always a brand that stood out on many fronts.
I wanted to start out with a deluxe athletic torso to test the waters, and see whether I'd be a repeating customer with the company. Unfortunately I've been trying to order my first doll for a little over ten days though. The customer service agent I've been speaking to is very friendly and helpful, I don't want give the impression otherwise. But I've received a response about once per week for the last two weeks, and one of the biggest goals for me is to get the doll delivered before the holiday period where family would be in town and could be peaking in boxes that are delivered, especially heavy large ones. The dolls are apparently entered into queue once down payment is submitted so I'm just looking at the window for the end of the year in that regard. Again, new person to this whole world so if this is common I apologize. I've just never had to go through an extended delay to pay for an order.
Another thing as a prospective new buyer is prices and payment. You guys allow payment installments that allow the order to move through the wait queue, but not enter production until paid in full. For some of the more pricier products though you may benefit from a monthly payment plan. Maybe a minimum down payment + monthly where the doll would go into production. Chances are with the development time lengthy it'd be paid at or near the end anyways.
One more thing that I looked at everywhere including RealDoll when researching is shipping packaging. Having a huge crate limited my options in what I could get. Not only in terms of storage space, but also drawing attention if you want to be discreet. At that point, what's on the label doesn't matter as a crate of that size will create questions. I was glad to see some products such as the torsos, boytoys and two of the wicked models were shipped in padded cardboard boxes. But again it prevented me from getting products I otherwise would have gotten. ( I would have liked to purchase a wicked Asa Akira in the future for example, if everything works out with my first order). If there were a way to give users the option to go padded cardboard for other products I imagine that would open up more opportunities for others out there who can't risk or store a massive wooden crate.
And lastly more screenshots. For example I inquired earlier in my email exchange about breast enhancements on the deluxe torso athletic. There are no images anywhere on the web for it, including the main site. I received a picture from the CS rep, but it was a front shot so I couldn't really distinguish the difference from the regular. At the time I didn't want to ask for a different angle as I didn't want to come across as ungrateful for the picture. But as I have a lot of time since I'm still waiting on the info for sending payment, I've come to question whether I should request the breast enhancement. Though without seeing better angles (side, angled) or even preferably a video demonstrating it and the softness I'm not too sure.
But those are just my thoughts as a newbie to this community and someone looking to purchase their first doll.
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To summarize, I now have 6 silicone dolls for $4000 (shipping included.) (142cm, 100cm, 83cm, 80cm, 75cm, 65cm). Minis seem to be in my price range.
This amount was financed and paid over 2 years time. Before Abyss's recent introduction of the new entry level base model Real Doll, that sum amount wouldn't have purchased a doll on sale, let alone with the added cost of shipping. I'm not attacking you for this at all, the best craftsmanship cost $$. I'm just relating why I've only been able to stare at Abyss dolls on the web for 4 years. You guys are the best, I just wish I could afford you.
I did manage to stick with silicone. Some day I hope to still get an Abyss doll....
Re: Poll from Realdoll: What would make you a customer?
I get what you are saying, but personally, I love Abyss packaging. Having ordered half a dozen dolls over the years (all in cardboard boxes), shipping has always been really scary. I see so many dolls getting damaged during shipping on this forum. One of my boxes was trashed. Some manufacturers I'd love to order from, but I know their packaging is sub-par and I don't want to risk getting a damaged doll that cost so much $$$. So I'd never order from them because of it.Youli wrote:
If there were a way to give users the option to go padded cardboard for other products I imagine that would open up more opportunities for others out there who can't risk or store a massive wooden crate.
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