FLIST, ADVISE ME PLEASE

[shelley6441]

Hey everyone, I need your honest opinions regarding a non-essential purchase.

Currently, the Sideshow Frodo and Samwise dolls (the originals, not the exclusive models) are available as a Second Chance Opportunity for $70 each.  I certainly do not NEED these dolls, I just WANT them.

Is it wasteful to spend $140 (s/h) on a whim?  Yes, that money

Comments

[melyanna_65]

Well, I'm not exactly the one to blame you if you want to buy those dolls, since I already bought them all.

They're just amazing and, although I didn't need them either, I simply couldn't resist.

Maybe you should try and have a look on eBay to see if you can find them both at a lower price and feel slightly less guilty! I found them both on eBay and I saved at least a 20% on the pair.

So my opinion is: if this purchase makes you happy then just go on. Life is one and hobbits are a big part of it!

*hugs*

[shelley6441]

You are my inspiration, Mely. I don't have my own hobbit doll house, but I'll need to get creative to make some entertaining photo vignettes.

Btw, I did see a set of dolls on eBay, but they were selling for close to the Sideshow price. I appreciate your support, dearest.

*hugs tight*

[melyanna_65]

Awww, you're so sweet saying so! *blushes*

So it seems that you have already decided! I think it was the right decision. I'm sure you'll have a lot of fun with them (and, on a selfish note, the more hobbity pics are posted, the happier I am!)

Yay for hobbit love and friendship!

*hugs tight*

[belleferret]

My advice, as one who didn't need them and at the time certainly didn't have the extra cash lying around:

BUY THEM!!!

They are very well done, with lots of nice little details, the photograph brilliantly and are SO DAMN MUCH FUN!!

They've given me far more than $140 worth of pleasure!!

[shelley6441]

Thank you, Belle. I'm looking forward to seeing the dolls in person. Sometimes I really need (several) other points of view!

*hugs*

*puts money aside for Oso merchandise* Lol!

[belleferret]

I look forward to seeing your pics!

Hee I was watching Oso this morning and thinking how much I wanted an Oso doll! Hello Disney! You're missing a golden merchandizing opportunity!!

[aliensouldream]

Obviously, buy them. Your joy will far outweight the purchase price and outlast whatever else you could have bought with the money. And no doubt you will be sharing doll-squee and/or pics with your flist, thereby increasing the amount of happiness in the world generally. What are you waiting for?

[shelley6441]

Eeeeee! You are such a sweetheart.

Btw *whispers* The deed is done! Now I just need to figure out how to get photos from the camera onto my journal.

*hugs*

[telstar_gold]

I just need to figure out how to get photos from the camera onto my journal
If I can do it - anyone can! :)

*looks forward to seeing them*

[shelley6441]

I have a bad habit of feeling guilty whenever I treat myself to something 'frivolous.' I really need to get a grip because life is too short for such nonsense.

Thank you, Mewsie.

*hugs tight*

[leaflet]

You need these dolls. I have a friend who always tells me: "If it delights you, it's worthwhile." Life doesn't always have to be about practical. You won't regret it. I promise.

What did you think we were going to tell you? :D

[shelley6441]

I hope I can remember your friend's wise words in future, Linwe. If there's one thing I dislike, it's regrets.

*hugs*