Before You Buy Smart Doll (What You Need To Know)

Let's talk about what you need to know before you buy Smart Doll. In this video, John and I go over the things we think are important to know when you buy a SmartDoll by Danny Choo. We discuss Smart Doll design/culture, how to pick your first doll, and even shipping/exchange rates. Chapters are below as well as links to more resources you will find helpful. There is a lot more than what can cover in this video, so read everything you can. If you have any other questions we didn't cover, leave us a comment. For more experienced collectors: If you have any additional tips or insights please leave them in the comments. RESOURCES: =============== IMPORTANT Learn more about the product and the company culture. https://info.smartdoll.jp/en/posts/be... https://info.smartdoll.jp/en/posts/sm... https://dannychoo.com/archive/en/post... What is wabi-sabi as a concept? https://japanology.org/2016/04/what-d... You can also get more info on how this relates to Smart Doll from Danny's writing. Paypal FAQ on exchange rates https://www.paypal.com/sm/smarthelp/a... Fabric Friends and Dolls - Alternative buying options in the U.S. https://fabricfriendsdolls.com CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - It’s okay if you don’t buy a Smart Doll 01:28 - About the wabi-sabi design aesthetic 02:42 - About Danny’s corporate culture 04:50 - How to choose your first smart doll 05:35 - Pick your favorite style 06:12 - Pick a skin tone 06:48 - Find a doll with a story 07:48 - Build your own character 09:03 - Make a mini-you 09:25 - Pace yourself! 09:56 - Buying / Pre-ordering 11:04 - Layaway options 11:41 - Get the best exchange rate 14:31 - Shipping options 15:19 - How long before they are shipped 16:59 - How much shipping costs 17:43 - How to get free shipping 18:34 - Customs fees 19:31 - Get involved… Join the community! 20:57 - Bonus: Dealing with your spouse’s out-of-control shopping cart 21:24 - Outro