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FAQ
LOL Doll Buyer/Collectors Survey!
Your answers will help us to better develop a really awesome app that we're working on - and for taking part in our survey, we'll give you the opportunity to win the app for free - or even to be a Beta Tester if you'd like. (Just include your email before you hit send - ONLY if you want.) Either way - thank you SO much for taking the time to do this!
First - A little about you...
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Who specifically is the collector of the dolls?
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My child
My children (More than 1)
Myself (I don't have kids)
Myself (I do have kids; they aren't interested)
Our Whole Family
If one collector; What is that collector's age?
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Under 6
7-9
10-13
14-18
19-25
26-35
36-50
50+
Our family collects together!
How long has your family been collecting LOL Dolls?
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Please Choose;
Since they first came out.
For several years.
Since my kids became old enough / aware of them.
Less than one year.
Less than six months.
Less than one month.
Please select one that best describe your families collection / collecting habits;
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Please Choose One;
I'm a toy seller / reseller only.
I'm only involved with LOL Products because I make YouTube content.
I'm an adult collector / crafter / toy photographer who collects or otherwise uses dolls in my projects.
I'm a collector who resells / trades my duplicates.
I'm a parent who buys them for my child(ren) who play with the dolls.
I'm a parent who buys them for my child(ren) who collects (but doesnt play with) them.
I'm a parent and our family collects & plays with them together.
My child plays with her LOL dolls; I keep a separate collection.
My child plays with her LOL dolls; I attempt to keep those orderly and well maintained.
Other (Please Describe Below)
If you selected other - explain here;
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Please Select the Type of LOL Dolls you Collect:
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OMG Fashion Dolls (The large Barbie-sized dolls)
LOL Surprise Dolls (Tots - the traditional "LOL Dolls")
LOL Boys
LOL Pets
LOL Biggie Pets (with Lil pets inside)
LOL Lil sisters & Lil Pets
We try to complete ALL the series.
I buy the ones my kids ask for; a little of this, a little of that.
Do you have any particular system for keeping track of your family's LOL collection?
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Yes - (Please answer the next question.)
If No - Please skip the next question.
No - but I really need to / should (Please answer the next question).
How do you keep track of which LOL Dolls you have?
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PLEASE CHOOSE ONE:
A Notebook
Computer Spreadsheet
Marking Checklists that come with the Series (Marking the Ones we Have)
I just buy the ones the kids ask for. I assume they keep track of what they have.
Other (Please Explain)
Please Tell Us More About Your System of Organization;
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Which Best Applies:
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Our dolls are stored in a display that is visible all the time.
Our dolls are stored in bags/bins/cases to keep them organized.
Our dolls are stored in their original balls/boxes.
Our dolls are stored with the rest of my child's toys (in no specific order).
Other (Please Explain)
Please tell us more about what you use to hold/store/display your LOL Collection;
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What do you do with your duplicate dolls?
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My kids play with whatever dolls we end up with - even if we have 3 or 4 of the same doll.
My kids trade dolls with their friends.
I attempt to trade or sell all of our duplicates.
I repaint / alter / craft with any duplicates.
We keep one for our collection/display, my kids play with one, and we sell/trade any additional.
Your LOL Buying Habits
How many LOL Dolls do you typically buy in a year?
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Select One Please:
Occasionally we purchase random ones (Not intending to complete a series)
I buy whenever I get a good deal, the kids only get them for rewards/special occasions/holidays.
We buy them all the time & the kids open them shortly after that.
We make videos about new LOL dolls/series as they come out.
We specifically try to get the ones we like from each series.
We buy all the new ones as each series comes out (often buying full cases)
We buy wholesale or in bulk (we re-sell)
I buy a full case whenever available/possible.
Other (Please Explain Below)
When it comes to deals/sales/saving money- which fits your family?;
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We prefer to buy only new/sealed LOL Products.
We prefer to buy open/resold products in order to get specifically the items we want.
We prefer to buy used/played with dolls to save money.
We prefer to buy used/damaged dolls for crafting.
I go to thrift stores, flea markets, etc to try to find LOL less expensively.
I use an app or product tracker to be notified when LOL Products go on sale.
We only buy LOL as incentives / rewards / birthday presents / holiday gifts.
If Other - Please Explain:
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If you buy NEW / SEALED LOL Products; Please select where you buy NEW (sealed) LOL products from;
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Target (In Store)
Walmart (In Store)
Local or Chain Toy Store
I actively seek out specific series - wherever they are available.
Drugstores (Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid, etc)
Amazon
Ebay
Online Buy/Sell/Trade LOL Groups
Are there any LOL Products you regret buying or disliked so much that you'd warn other parents not to buy them?
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How long do you expect you'll be involved with LOL Dolls?
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Until my kids loose interest or grow out of them. (Probably within the year)
Until my kids loose interest or grow out of them. (Probably within the next few years)
Until we've collected them all or The company stops making them.
We're already done playing with / collecting them and are now selling off the ones we have.
Other; (please explain below)
If you selected other, please explain here:
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If You've Got Kids...
Chose the ones that apply to your kids;
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My kids have been playing with these for years and show no signs of slowing down.
My kid(s) are LOL Obsessed; they have (or want) the bedding, the themed birthday party, every product MGA makes.
My kid(s) regularly play with their LOL toys; alone or with friends.
My kids play with the dolls when they are new, or occasionally afterwards, but mostly they just sit on a shelf/display/in storage.
My child is a very serious collector who takes excellent care of the collection / never plays with them.
My child loves every new thing that comes out - but doesn't show any interest after the surprise items are open.
Please select any that apply to you/ your family:
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My child watches LOL-related content on Youtube
My child loves crafting / likes to repaint or craft with LOL dolls.
My child uses their dolls in a doll-house or in pretend scenarios.
My child likes to style / play with the doll's hair.
My child likes to switch the doll's heads, outfits, wigs, etc.
My child has painted/marked or otherwise altered the look of some of their dolls.
My child plays with the water features / takes them in the bath.
My child likes to check out the color-change features.
Let's Play the LOL version of "Never Have I Ever..."
Never have I ever.... bought a full case of LOL dolls.
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Choose One:
I have bought a full case.
I have NOT bought a full case.
I haven't... but I would if it were available & I could afford it.
Never have I ever... Chased down a specific series or doll my family wanted...
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Choose One:
I've run all over the place to find a good sale / clearance price / etc.
I have been to multiple stores in search of an LOL Product.
If I can't find it at the store, I just buy it online.
I don't even search for LOL in stores (I only buy online)
If I'm looking for something specific, I buy it in a buy/sell/trade group.
If I'm looking for something specific, I buy it on Amazon.
If I'm looking for something specific, I buy it on Ebay.
If I'm looking for something specific, I look online for someone to trade.
Never have I ever... allowed our LOL Dolls to get wet.
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Yep: I'm a stickler. No water around the dolls.
We try out the color change / water features one time when the dolls are new and then carefully dry them.
My child has some dolls that are allowed to get wet; other dolls in our collection are never played with.
It doesn't matter to me which dolls get wet and which don't.
Never have I ever... spent more than $30 on a single LOL doll:
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Yes. I have.
No, I haven't.
I haven't.... but I would (if I could find the one I wanted/could afford it)
I would never spend that much on a single toy.
Never have I ever... traded LOL dolls with another person online.
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I have!
I have never.
I haven't - but I would if it was safe and easy!
~About our App~
We have a LOT of big - FUN ideas - but also a lot of REALLY practical uses that we plan to implement into our App. Here's where we want you to tell us - which of the features do you think you'd use - and how important do you think they are?
We'll describe something we are planning for our app... please select how important you think this feature is - and then make any suggestions or comments!
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Obviously we want the app to give you EASY access to checklists - fun - clear - visual photos of EACH doll - along with EVERYTHING that comes with that doll - so that you can easily see everything that you are supposed to get in that package.
But - unlike ALL the other checklists, spreadsheets, and even MGA's own checklists that come with the dolls... on OUR app, you'll be able to select which doll you have (spitter, crier, color changer, etc) AND you'll be able to select the accessories, clothes, shoes, etc INDIVIDUALLY. Even the dolls HEAD will be able to be selected - separately from the body... so if you've got a head and no body... hopefully we can connect you to someone who's got a body with no head from that same doll!
Every doll's page will be VERY clear, easy to view both the doll AND all her clothing and accessories (plus, you can click on each item to see more views - the front/back - and to see what the doll looks like with and without her clothing / accessories on... to make it that much easier to keep track of everything!)
With one easy click - you can mark dolls "complete" - or you can manually check off the items that go with her, one by one. This will make putting your kid's collection back together after Sally down the street trashed it.... so much less of a headache!
How much do you like our visual checklists feature? (0-5)
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Please Select;
0 - I definitely wouldn't use this feature / it doesn't interest me.
1 - I don't think I'd like or use this feature.
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3 - Maybe I would use it.
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5 - I would LOVE this feature.
I wouldn't use it - but my kids would.
Do you have any thoughts on our visual checklist feature?
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2.
Not only do we feel that it's really important for you to be able to CLEARLY see something that you're collecting (no more squinting at animated / cartoon-y versions of a doll or pet and trying to guess if you're looking at the real thing because the colors are so different. Our visual checklists will show you REAL images of every single item - AND provide text-based descriptions for those with visual impairments.
Not only that- but you'll be able to SEARCH in EVERY category. Found a pink milk carton with a blue top? Or one black boot with orange laces? Or how about a head with pink hair? Our EASY and comprehensive search features will allow you to narrow down who that item belongs to QUICKLY and easily. Not only that; but in the future, we hope to integrate AI that will allow you to simply hold the item in front of your phone's camera... and it will show you exactly which doll it came with! Pretty cool, huh?
How much do you like our searchable database feature? (0-5)
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Please Select;
0 - I definitely wouldn't use this feature / it doesn't interest me.
1 - I don't think I'd like or use this feature.
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3 - Maybe I would use it.
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5 - I would LOVE this feature.
I wouldn't use it - but my kids would.
Do you have any thoughts on our searchable database?
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One of the things that's always bothered me is that I can't easily tell by looking at the pets, lils, and tots - which dolls are "related" to one another. They've got all these cute "families" - but it's not always obvious who is related. With our app - you'll be able to view ALL the families - and from the "family view" - you can access your check-lists. So if you want to see who you need in order to complete specific families - you can do that!
How much do you like our families feature? (0-5)
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Please Select;
0 - I definitely wouldn't use this feature / it doesn't interest me.
1 - I don't think I'd like or use this feature.
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3 - Maybe I would use it.
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5 - I would LOVE this feature.
I wouldn't use it - but my kids would.
Do you have any thoughts on our families feature?
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We don't just want you to be able to keep track of which dolls you have - and which ones you still need - we want to make those checklists EASY to share. With just a click - you'll be able to get ALL the important lists (who you have, who you need/want, who you have available to sell/trade, etc)- in three different ways:
- As an easy copy/paste text-only list of the names of the dolls.
- As a savable or shareable image that ONLY displays the dolls you choose.
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- you can share you list to our system - and it will MATCH you with people who NEED the dolls you have, or who have the dolls you WANT available to buy or trade!
Our entire system will streamline the entire process - and when you sell or trade a doll, and remove it from your master checklist.... the system removes that doll from your AVAILABLE posts, automatically - so you don't have to go back and update "for sale" posts one by one each time you sell something!
How much do you like our easy & automatic updated buy/sell/trade features? (0-5)
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Please Select;
0 - I definitely wouldn't use this feature / it doesn't interest me.
1 - I don't think I'd like or use this feature.
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3 - Maybe I would use it.
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5 - I would LOVE this feature.
I wouldn't use it - but my kids would.
Do you have any thoughts on our easy & automatic updated buy/sell/trade features?
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5.
One of the things we're all about -
is saving you money
. We'll be sharing hot tips on sale and clearance items (did you know that after Christmas - LOL Winter Disco OMG dolls were available at Walgreens locations all over the country for about $7!?). But we'll leave it up to YOU if you want alerts when items go on sale both online and off!
You can select an option to receive alerts when someone on our app has a specific item available (at a price you set) - and you can even make "offers" if someone on our system has multiple items you are interested in. We want to save YOU money AND time!
How much do you like our ideas for sale alerts & money saving options? (0-5)
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Please Select;
0 - I definitely wouldn't use this feature / it doesn't interest me.
1 - I don't think I'd like or use this feature.
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3 - Maybe I would use it.
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5 - I would LOVE this feature.
Do you have any thoughts on our ideas for sale alerts & money saving options?
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Even better - our highly connected Checklists will allow you to enter YOUR checklists (both your "Wish List" and your "Extras" list) into our community - where it can be compared to ALL the other users who submit theirs. That means that we can EASILY match you with whomever has the MOST dolls that you NEED or WANT - and then you can either buy or trade.
You'll ALSO be able to set sale prices (which can be viewed publicly) OR a "trade value" where you can select WHICH dolls you'd accept in trade for yours.... that way you don't have to waste your time with people contacting you to see if you'll trade Luxe and your color change Punk Boi for their two duds. :-)
It makes sense - if you can find others who have a bunch of parts - or dolls - that you need - you'll save on shipping costs by buying or trading all those things with one person, rather than dealing with a half dozen or more! Plus - our system compares your lists to other people's with NO WORK on your part.
How much do you like our easy & automatic system for matching you to other sellers/traders who have what you want, or who want what you have? (0-5)
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Please Select;
0 - I definitely wouldn't use this feature / it doesn't interest me.
1 - I don't think I'd like or use this feature.
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3 - Maybe I would use it.
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5 - I would LOVE this feature.
Do you have any thoughts on our easy & automatic system for matching you to other sellers/traders?
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All you have to do is check-off what you've got - and then if you CHOOSE to make your "extras" or your "wish list" public - boom - our software does all the matching for you. And - best of all - you can view the person's VERIFIED FEEDBACK before you choose to make a deal with them. Our system ALSO protects you by warning people NOT to get scammed - because we want ALL transactions to be SAFE and for BOTH people to be HAPPY.
That's right - one of the other BIG things we are focused on doing - is creating a FAIR system for leaving feedback. We want you to be able to rate people on how fast they shipped -how accurate their products were - and for you to deal with any issues QUICKLY in a way that everyone finds favorable.
How do you feel about our plans to make trading SAFE and to allow you to leave feedback so that sellers/traders can earn a good reputation to help them sell/trade more?
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Please Select:
0 - I definitely wouldn't use this feature / it doesn't interest me.
1 - I don't think I'd like or use this feature.
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3 - Maybe I would use it.
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5 - I would LOVE this feature.
Tell us more about your thoughts on our fair and safe trading space and the ability to leave feedback for traders/sellers?
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Finally - Which of these do you also want to see on our app?
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A way to flag our favorite / most wanted dolls.
The weights of the balls (to help you find the specific ones you want/ need)
The secret codes (to help you find the specific ones you want/ need
The ball / container colors (to help you find the specific ones you want/ need
An easily searchable database of which heads / bodies belong together.
Please select all the features you'd love to see on our app:
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A way to identify balls (without unwrapping them!)
A secure and easy platform where I could trade w/ other collectors (where we could view feedback about their past transactions!)
A safe paypal / venmo backed trading system.
Discussion boards where I could chat with other collectors.
Information about current sales (online and in stores) of all LOL products
An easy place to post my items for sale (that doesnt charge me fees!)
A way to scan a doll / doll part / clothing items etc and have it identified by the App (Which doll it belongs to)
LOL-related videos & Entertainment
An easy visual directory of what each LOL surprise toy includes
Free downloadable content (like Party Decorations, Coloring Sheets, etc)
Unboxing Videos
It would need to be completely free of advertising
Being able to upload items for sale easily to multiple platforms like facebook, letgo or ebay directly from the app w/ minimal effort
A way to keep track of which specific pieces I have (even if it's not a complete doll) - for example, if you have just the head of a doll.
An easy way to be matched with people who may have the missing parts that you want / need.
An easy way to search a directory of all LOL (for example - searching for all dolls with "pink" hair)
A reliable pricing guide for resellers (that tracks the actually prices paid in the last month, 6 months, year for each item)
Please describe / explain any other major features you'd like to see on our app when it launches;
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Obviously - we know that everyone would prefer that the app be FREE... but the reality is that all of the development and programming costs money (and time). So we want you to be FAIR and REALISTIC - if you think this would be worth your money - then let us know. If we have to forgo some features in order to make the app more affordable - we can use this information to help us decide what needs to stay - and what might wait for a future update!
That being said- please answer this question about app pricing;
If an app offered ALL the features you find important in LOL Collecting - what would you feel comfortable paying for that app?
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PLEASE CHOOSE:
I would only download an app like this if it were free. (Even if it had ads)
A one time $4.99 download
A yearly fee of $2.99 (making the app available for 12 months)
A monthly fee of $.99 that I could cancel any time.
I would not download an app, even if it had all the features available above.
The amount of time / energy this app would save me is immense, and I would likely download the app as long as I could afford it.
Please give us your thoughts on the price you selected and tell us more - what would be a deal breaker for you?
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Using a 1-10 Scale (With 1 being "least" and 10 being "the most") - please tell us how excited you would be to be able to download this app?
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PLEASE SELECT:
1 (Not interested at all)
2
3
4
5 (I may be interested)
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7
8
9
10
(Other: I wouldn't be interested in the app, but my children would be.)
If you feel like it - we'd love to know...
(If you're short on time - or just tired of answering questions - go ahead and skip all the way to the bottom. You won't hurt our feelings, we promise!)
Please select all the LOL products that your family owns;
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Original LOL Doll House (w/ Baby Next Door & Family)
Newer LOL Doll House (w/ Block Party BB & family)
Winter Chalet (w/ Ice Ice BB & Family)
Car-Pool Coupe (Glitter Lights)
The Glamper
LOL Surprise Tiny Toys (w/ Tiny Glamper Parts)
LOL Furniture Sets
LOL Amazing Surprise (w/ 70+ Surprises)
LOL Surprise: Outfit of the Day (2019: w/ SnowJamz)
LOL Surprise: Outfit of the Day (2018: w/ JetSet)
LOL Bigger Surprise (Amazon Exclusive w/ Midnight Family)
Any of the LOL Styling Heads
LOL Style Suitcases (w/ non-removable dolls)
LOL Ooh La La: Baby Surprise!
LOL Surprise: Bubbly Surprise (Orange or Pink)
LOL Special Edition: Supreme BFF's (Leather & Lace)
LOL Special Edition: Spring Bling (Hops & Hops Kit-tea)
LOL Fashion Show to Go (Storage Case)
LOL 3-Tier Stand & Playset
LOL DIY: Glitter Factory
LOL Surprise: Biggie Pets
LOL Pearl Surprise (Purple or Teal)
LOL Big Surprise (Gold Glitter Case)
LOL Fizz Factory
Any Pajamas or Clothing Featuring LOL Dolls
Any Bedding or Home Decor Featuring LOL Dolls
If you have ever sold / traded LOL dolls - please tell us where;
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I have never sold LOL Products.
I have traded with/sold to other families I know personally.
At a local flea market or yard sale.
Craig's List
Poshmark
Mercari
Letgo
Ebay
Facebook Groups (LOL Specifically)
Facebook Groups (Toy/Parent Groups)
Facebook Groups (Local Yard Sale Groups)
Facebook Marketplace
Please choose any of the negative things you associate with collecting LOL Dolls.
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The Cost
Too Many Dolls / Series
Getting Duplicates (Not knowing which doll you'll get)
The Amount of Trash / Waste they Produce
Trying to Keep them Organized
The Poor Quality of the Dolls
Glitter. Glitter EVERYWHERE.
Not being able to get the specific dolls we need to finish a series/collection without spending a lot of money.
Reselling / Trading
Losing shoes / clothing / accessories
Heads / Bodies being seperated and/or lost
The Unfairness / Uneasiness of Trading Online
Other (Please Explain Below)
If you have other pet peeves about LOL - please explain here:
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You're at the END!
Please include ANY other feedback, ideas, suggestions or comments you have. If you have any questions, feel free to ask them here and we will respond if you include your email below.......... THANK YOU!
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If you would like us to respond to any questions you have - or if you would like the opportunity to be a BETA tester when the app goes live - Please include your email address here. We will NOT sell your info to anyone, and we will not contact you about ANYTHING besides this specific app project.
Your Valid Email Address
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