Keep in mind where some of the confiscations are coming from. If you're in the US there are no import issues on any size. I've never had any order refused by customs for my customers. Sometimes too much information can be overwhelming. If you have any concerns contact your vendor first and ask if they've had any problems.rstorm wrote:I'm a potential first time doll buyer, and reading through this thread makes me apprehensive about buying one at all. I've been looking at dolls around 155cm, but the last thing I would want is to deal with the consequences of some customs agent not liking the doll I choose to import. I think it's pretty discouraging.
There seems to be lots of conflicting information in this thread. Some posts suggest that under current US law there are no restrictions on importing dolls. Yet others suggest that people can actually get in trouble for importing them. Doing my own research, the only news stories I've found mentioning dolls were from actual offenders that happened to have young looking dolls. I haven't seen anyone getting in trouble for dolls alone but I could easily be missing this as my search was not exhaustive by any means.
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Like Don MonAmour said just earlier, You wont have the anguish/anxiety if you go through TDF vendor.rstorm wrote:I'm a potential first time doll buyer, and reading through this thread makes me apprehensive about buying one at all. I've been looking at dolls around 155cm, but the last thing I would want is to deal with the consequences of some customs agent not liking the doll I choose to import. I think it's pretty discouraging.
There seems to be lots of conflicting information in this thread. Some posts suggest that under current US law there are no restrictions on importing dolls. Yet others suggest that people can actually get in trouble for importing them. Doing my own research, the only news stories I've found mentioning dolls were from actual offenders that happened to have young looking dolls. I haven't seen anyone getting in trouble for dolls alone but I could easily be missing this as my search was not exhaustive by any means.
@ 155cm, you should not have any problems with customs and whatever else...Please sleep well after ordering her.
And also refer to the first page of this topic if in doubt.
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rstorm wrote:I'm a potential first time doll buyer, and reading through this thread makes me apprehensive about buying one at all. I've been looking at dolls around 155cm, but the last thing I would want is to deal with the consequences of some customs agent not liking the doll I choose to import. I think it's pretty discouraging.
There seems to be lots of conflicting information in this thread. Some posts suggest that under current US law there are no restrictions on importing dolls. Yet others suggest that people can actually get in trouble for importing them. Doing my own research, the only news stories I've found mentioning dolls were from actual offenders that happened to have young looking dolls. I haven't seen anyone getting in trouble for dolls alone but I could easily be missing this as my search was not exhaustive by any means.
I am not concerned about US customs wanting to confiscate my dolls. I had no problems with them delaying, or even inspecting full sized dolls when I used those in the past. I know of no one who has had a 'legal issue' for a CSC charge due to dolls.
The Phicens and other 'Barbie' size dolls are viewed as collectibles by customs. Most agents don't even pay attention to them and most don't know what they are. Those guys are really watching for other contraband. One good thing about this industry is the sensitivity the manufacturers show in how stuff is shipped.
Larger dolls were a bit of a challenge to conceal at home. I got 'busted' by friends a couple of times. I found that aspect of the larger dolls inconvenient and switched to smaller dolls.
As a side note, I worry more about people discovering my dolls at my home! I keep them put away and hidden from view when 'conservative' guests are over. On the one hand, I have had 6 different girl friends that liked to 'play with the dolls' with me in the past. On the other hand, I never had any significant other approve of full sized dolls. My experience has shown that larger dolls tend to be a 'harder sell' if sharing with a heterosexual SI is your goal.
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The bottom line is: dress your doll as an adult. Treat her like an adult. Problem solved. It's really that simple.
One more thing: Learn to put makeup on your doll to give her an appropriately adult look. Don't overdo it or she'll look like a sex worker. Just look at pics of adult women using the image search feature of your favorite search engine and find pics of attractive women. Use that as your guide. If you can't figure it out from the pics alone, use YouTube to find makeup tutorials.
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Not sure I could get away with this in my 'neighborhood'! But ya got me thinking!RainLover wrote:I have an elf doll. ... She goes everywhere with me. She even has her own car seat behind the passenger seat and wears a seat belt to be "street legal," lol. I've taken her into all kinds of businesses with me and she gets every kind of reaction if/when people see she's a doll and not a quadriplegic with pointed ears, but it's never been an actual problem, and in fact, I've had many galleries allow her to be photographed next to various works of art, or to sit on antique furniture for a pic.
... And stop being ashamed of her.
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Becky 140 cm
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Viola 140 cm
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Can anyone tell me if they are legal for ITALY ?
In your opinion could they be seized?
Is the face and body legal or too young?
Please answer me. I'm very worried.
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In most european countries buying whatever doll is completely legal!
Only UK and Norway are going to confiscate some dolls. Even that normally just ends with the doll being confiscated and destroyed. nothing else... you don't end up in jail...
As long as you are not already monitored by whatever government agencie/police for some crime related to underage pornography or something like that you are completely safe with all dolls!
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This is not true, although in many European countries there is no active fight against these dolls.thismeanswar wrote:In most european countries buying whatever doll is completely legal!
For instance in The Netherlands, and probably in most European countries, an underage looking sex doll can be considered child porn. The law also applies to artificial representations, it's not necessary that an actual child is involved. I am not aware of cases in The Netherlands that solely involve a doll, but be aware that underage looking sex dolls are not legal here, and not in most European countries, based on laws against child porn.
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There is no problem. They look adult.Giulio wrote:Sorry, I have a question. After reading this forum I am terrified. I just bought these two real dolls.
Becky 140 cm
https://www.--Non-verified Vendor--/index.php?main_ ... ntnqmkgiq4
Viola 140 cm
https://www.--Non-verified Vendor--/index.php?main_ ... ntnqmkgiq4
Can anyone tell me if they are legal for ITALY ?
In your opinion could they be seized?
Is the face and body legal or too young?
Please answer me. I'm very worried.
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I have the Becky doll from JY. You should be fine. No country is stricter (In matter of dolls)than mine and I got her.jbl182 wrote:There is no problem. They look adult.Giulio wrote:Sorry, I have a question. After reading this forum I am terrified. I just bought these two real dolls.
Becky 140 cm
https://www.--Non-verified Vendor--/index.php?main_ ... ntnqmkgiq4
Viola 140 cm
https://www.--Non-verified Vendor--/index.php?main_ ... ntnqmkgiq4
Can anyone tell me if they are legal for ITALY ?
In your opinion could they be seized?
Is the face and body legal or too young?
Please answer me. I'm very worried.
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If that girl is jailbait, then they might as well lock me up right now!
Girlfriends are for guys who haven't found the right doll yet.
I feel much better now that I've given up hope.