Ringdoll 72cm grown- Sol, Kay and Norman

[leXis]

Could I suggest that it was my impression that dealers tend to receive several dolls in batches (to save on shipping, perhaps?), rather than being sent one doll at a time? So maybe the next shipping time on the schedule is nearer CNY? Shipping during this period is rather troublesome, I think, because Christmas, New Year, and then Chinese New Year (which is in late Jan this year) would probably be clogging up the shipping system.

[april]

I'd totally agree, but I think jeeryama is also in China and deals in a number of Ringdoll orders, so it wouldn't be as bad as shipping way overseas. However, I can see RD wanting to wait to combine shipping, since that would be easier, if not a LOT cheaper... And jeeryama would EMS the dolls out after they got them, so the shipping traffic, if super-heavy during the holidays, might affect that a bit, that's true, too.

However--MONTHS??? I don't think 2 to 3 months longer, if the dolls are truly in stock, seems right. And jeeryama has said they have tried to get Frankenstein dolls from Ringdoll so they could have some in stock, and they couldn't, so something seems very odd about that, too...

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I know that I am wanting to order one, but RD isn't really reassuring me at all. I feel I will just have to put up with taking a huge chance of waiting a long time. I guess that's not a big deal--but with RD's recent record--it's not instilling confidence. Particularly when they keep stressing the fact that they have dolls in stock because they want to make things better...

Yeah--ordering directly from RD seems the best bet for getting a doll without a huge wait... but what if they sell what's in stock and there's some sort of hold-up in casting more, as there was before? Also, their EMS shipping rates are on the high side. Not horribly high, though. But I worry about them saying they charge Paypal fees, since that can mean a big difference in cost. That some people haven't been asked to pay the fees only confuses me...

Well... anyway, I'll figure something out... but some doll companies don't make it exactly easy for me to plunge in and make an order...!

[SoraSoul]

I don't know if it is comforting at all but so far I haven't heard of anyone failing to get their doll. I ordered right at the tail end of when things were really bad because I was willing to take the chance and instead of the 5-6 month wait I was expecting I got my doll in about three. Also, unlike other companies, who shall remain unamed, they haven't seemed to have any issue with poor product quality. No broken dolls or ill fitting clothing etc and have been upfront about things when you can get ahold of them. Honestly even with the poor comunication I would be willing to order from them. Remember too that one person, Jenny, is probably fielding hundreds of questions about Frankenstein in her non-native language. I'm not excusing poor comunication but compaired to some companies rght now I would be willing to cut them some slack. Not asking anyone else to do the same, just sharing my experience

[aceinit]

Good news everyone! Apparently this is all one giant communication error. I received this message just now from jeeryama.

Dear aceinit,

Thank you for your prompt payment. I appreciate great buyers like you.
Your item has been shipped via EMS and you should receive it within 3-7 days.
We appreciate your business and hope to do business with you again soon.
Sincerely,Jie

- jeeryama

There is a tracking # included, but I left if out of the message. I will be able to pick him up when I get home from Christmas vacation near the middle of next week. I'll be sure to post pics of him.

Also, the "shipping to dealers in batches" thing is good to know. I have never really had an idea of how their relationship with the parent company works, so this is great information to have. Thank you!

[april]

Sorasoul--- That's true... wait times might vary, but eventually you get your doll, which is the important thing!

aceinit-- Great news!!! So it seems the dolls ARE shipping, from agents/reps and from RD! That's fantastic! 'Can't wait to see photos of Frankie !!!!!

[bakayaro onna]

If my class makes this spring, in May I'll have enough to get the fullset Kay. Hopefully by then everything will be running smooth as silk for the company.

[SoraSoul]

If my class makes this spring, in May I'll have enough to get the fullset Kay. Hopefully by then everything will be running smooth as silk for the company.

I sure hope so too! I ADORE my boy! He is my first guy and my first large sized doll and so I was a little worried about how I would like him but I needn't have worried I just made my first pair of pants and they turned out awesome XD Now I just have to take pictures For all of those that are still waiting for one,

you won't be disappointed!!!

Oh, and he poses awesome too

[Ryuichi Sakuma 13]

I sure hope so too! I ADORE my boy! He is my first guy and my first large sized doll and so I was a little worried about how I would like him but I needn't have worried I just made my first pair of pants and they turned out awesome XD Now I just have to take pictures For all of those that are still waiting for one,

you won't be disappointed!!!

Oh, and he poses awesome too

COOLIES! Congrats!

I'd LOVE to see posing pics of him, if you take some, post a link, okay?

Ryu

[SoraSoul]

I will make a posing and comparison thread for him tomorrow and share the link here

[Azha Nei]

If my class makes this spring, in May I'll have enough to get the fullset Kay. Hopefully by then everything will be running smooth as silk for the company.

I hope it does, 'cause I want to play with him! lol When they first came out I really wanted him, but now I have mixed feelings. It's one thing when owners shell a character. but seeing the same sculpt on, what, five (I don't care if Frankie is considered a different head, he looks a lot like the first) characters has kinda put me off. Seeing him in person may help sway me.

[Tsukasa]

There is good news from Rosedolls (dealer in EU/UK), they are taking orders for Ringdoll again. This is positive, it seems that Ringdoll really got back. Hope, they can keep good work.

And if anybody is interested, there are some photos of Vincent here.

[aceinit]

seeing the same sculpt on, what, five (I don't care if Frankie is considered a different head, he looks a lot like the first) characters has kinda put me off. Seeing him in person may help sway me.

You know, I had never noticed they were using the same head over and over and giving it different names. I noticed the dolls all looked strikingly similar beneath the faceups, but never realized it was the same head being recycled to make different characters.

[Orlanda]

So you think I can buy Kay? Because I want to buy him but am scared to Pay. I live in europe and I hear that they have a waiting room of 6month. That is long. So must I buy directly or through à dealer?

[Azha Nei]

So you think I can buy Kay? Because I want to buy him but am scared to Pay. I live in europe and I hear that they have a waiting room of 6month. That is long. So must I buy directly or through à dealer?

Forgive my ignorance of whether ot not The Netherlands is in the EU, but if you are, Rosedolls is a dealer. However, the dealers had also put pre-orders on hiatus, It's why Rosedoll's announcement that it was taking orders again is such a positive sign.

aceinit, yeah, they've used RGM01 a lot (i.e. Kay, Sol, both Normans). I don't mind they're dark side stuff, but horro bothers my psyche, so associating the sculpts with it kinda dampened my enthusiam. I adore the RG body though, so they'll suck me in one day even if I don't get over "Kay's" multiple personalities.

[Eclectic_Alice]

Wow, just read all the hullabaloo about Frankenstein and shipping and waiting and dealers. Phew, lol. Thinking about getting Frankie but hesitant about spending so much money. I don't mind waiting several months, but I need to know it's coming before 8 months go by. x___X The general consensus seems to be ordering from a dealer is the fastest way to obtain a RD grown?
Also, can anyone elaborate on the PayPal fees deal?
I'll email RD and Jeeryama to gather as much info as I can, but it's nice to hear from customers, too. $700 doll, about $100 shipping, plus PP fees? Help, please. -___-"

[Tsukasa]

LOL --> Welcome. Ringdoll sense of humor really amuses me.
(I know this is Grown's thread, but I just had to... God's Burgers)

So you think I can buy Kay? Because I want to buy him but am scared to Pay. I live in europe and I hear that they have a waiting room of 6month. That is long. So must I buy directly or through à dealer?

This is up to you, but since you are from EU, buying from EU dealer is a huge advantage (VAT, customs fee…). Also the shipping fee from China/Ringdoll seems to be quite high (see the RD waiting room for people’s comments). And last but not least, if the communication with Ringdoll gets ‘strange’ again, a good dealer handles this for you = you save your nerves.

You can send email to all Ringdoll, Rosedolls (or other dealer in EU if any), and Jeeryama and compare which one is better.

Wow, just read all the hullabaloo about Frankenstein and shipping and waiting and dealers. Phew, lol. Thinking about getting Frankie but hesitant about spending so much money. I don't mind waiting several months, but I need to know it's coming before 8 months go by. x___X The general consensus seems to be ordering from a dealer is the fastest way to obtain a RD grown?
Also, can anyone elaborate on the PayPal fees deal?
I'll email RD and Jeeryama to gather as much info as I can, but it's nice to hear from customers, too. $700 doll, about $100 shipping, plus PP fees? Help, please. -___-"

Well, $700 is a lot of money, but in comparison to other full set dolls, I don't think they went overboard.
Per Ringdoll announcement, they do not charge PP fees anymore (finally!). However, since Frank's ordering period is till January, you can poke MoC if they will take orders by then again.

[Mancuso]

Argh, I see there are dealers I could buy Frankenstein from, but I want to be a bit more fiscally responsible and go the route of layaway. I emailed Jenny yesterday and haven't got a response yet. Does anybody have more information on how that works? I've never used layaway before.

[Doll-Mage]

I've received a tracking number for my Frank, so hopefully the other orders will be moving along shortly
(direct from Ringdoll)

[aceinit]

My Frankenstein is at the local post office waiting to be picked up, which I will try to do tomorrow or definitely Saturday. After the giant miscommunication fiasco was sorted out, things have actually gone quite smoothly. EMS has been ridiculously slow in getting him to me, but that's no one's fault but the postal service and it IS massive mailing season.

Once I pick him up, I'll post some pics and let you know if everything arrived safe and sound and in good working order.

[Azha Nei]

God's burgers. Well, they are imaginative in their takes on horror. "Thinner" anyone? Bet the "burgermeister" (sorry, couldn't help it) looks like Kay. Or Sol.

Glad to see the Franks getting shipped promptly. There's hope {cross fingers}.