nosuchusername wrote:...I've seen comparison videos between Racyme and WM, and it's obvious that WM are softer, more durable (in general), and more pleasurable...
Can you please provide a link? The only video that shows up in google is comparison between 140 WM (TPE) vs. 145 Sanhui (silicone). Otherwise, your assertion is incoherent: if TPE is softer, then it would be more prone to tears, and accidental damage. And recognized brand name [such as WMDoll] by itself is not something that would magically fix this fundamental conflict of requirements.
There was a voting thread bind testing genuine WM doll against a knock off
viewtopic.php?f=87&t=97115
The summary is twofold:
- one has to use a microscope to notice the difference
- 17% of voters got it wrong
I would further suggest that a wrong option selection decision (such as standing vs. non-standing feet) might actually have much more significant effect on your doll owning experience, compared to brand name.
To give you an advice, what are you planning to do next, leave the doll hobby scene? Or pursue that $2000 genuine WM doll? If the former, please have in mind that a month later you might change your mind. If the later, then many people here on TDF would assure you that WM Doll might be better than Racyme, but certainly not $1300 better. Therefore, you would likely be disappointed to discover that you went through this whole ordeal to only get marginally better item.