Regardless of the poor box opening, the baby is beautiful!😍I can empathize because I have had a couple of disappointing box openings.😞I have Ashia too with painted hair. She was one of my dream sculpts too. I remember the joy of getting her. Congratulation on getting this gorgeous girl!🌟🎊🎉✨
She is gorgeous! I totally agree, especially with the smell. I have dogs, but I don't ship them with my dolls, at least I do my best. You're right, I rather nothing but her wrapped in a nice blanket than what you received. As a seller it's our responsibility to try and make the box openings a great experience so that we keep the customers happy and wanting more from us. It doesn't have to be big just decent enough to show appreciation, and that our dolls are loved. Have a blessed day.
I have definitely had this experience before and appreciate you sharing the truth of your experience. I completely agree that the box opening is very important. It’s a WHOLE experience!
For a secondhand doll, it's genuinely better just to put the doll in one new outfit wrapped in one new blanket than to pack it with a bunch of old used smelly garbage.
Seena, my gosh what an experience 😢. It really was heartbreaking, feeling your disappointment, and pure unexpectation was so unbelievable. 😮😮 Your dignified and so whimsical that you took this heartfelt adoption and so carefully created the best experience for bringing the love this princess deservedtonthe moment. My gooyshe os Absolutely Gorgeous 🥰. Her hair is phenomenal. Congratulations 🎉 Kindly, Darlene 🌹💌
Hello, she's a beautiful baby, but I think the smell that you are smelling is a thrift store smell. She most likely didn't wash the items and just put it all in a box and close it up, so I believe the odor is probably the smell of thrift store. all of them smell the same, LOL. Have a blessed weekend.
Oh i hate that you went through this so much!! It can affect a bond, absolutely! Ive had box openings where everything but the baby went into the trash! But she is gorgeous, and she looks SO real.
Yea, Sis, tell the truth, and same the devil. We spend so much time trying to spare the sellers feelings and only share disappointing box opening experiences with close friends and other dolly friends. Not only am I glad you shared your TRUE experience, but you should also tell the seller. I hear some people saying, "It's all about the doll." But box openings definitely matter! My new niece is beautiful 😍 and thanks for sharing ❤️✌🏾
Oh my gosh! Seena! I’m so relieved that the baby came perfectly fine that she’s beautiful, but the box opening was a bit of a scare before I saw the doll…I’m sorry! But again I’m very glad she’s amazing!❤❤❤
It's good of you to not call her out and give her another chance Some people can be smart but have little or no common sense I HOPE this is helpful to second hand sellers and the person who sent this baby This is a kind woman who educated people who maybe selling babies
Hi Seena. I am so sorry you had such an experience. You alway send your babies to their mommies in such a nice way. Luckily you knew it was a lovely buy. She really is adorable. Love her hair and the outfit you put on her. ❤❤❤have a blessed day Seena enjoy her😊
Oh really?! Wow that’s a trip!! That’s wrong, she collects beautiful dolls but sends them with trash? I rated her accordingly, so the next person will be warned! Wow! 😡
People are allowed to be disappointed, especially if a lot of money has been spent. Some of the things this seller sent were absolutely unacceptable. People are allowed to have standards of quality in situations when the quality doesn't match the cost. I say all this as a person with little finacial means. I thrift and use secondhand clothes. I don't own a single artist painted reborn. I buy replicas. If I spent that kind of money on a high-end reborn, the clothes better correspond with the colossal amount of money I spent.
I understand how you feel. I would have been upset as well no matter how beautiful the baby is. I hope theirs no smell in the cloth if so maybe you can get some extra strength febreeze to spray it with after covering her limbs up. Then let it air dry. Maybe the disinfectant fabric refresher. She is a pretty baby though
I’m so glad you posted this because I have adopted/purchased as few babies that I had paid a lot of money for and got got old stinky clothes that I had to throw away
I totally agree with you. It takes me a couple hours to pack a box opening, I’m a doll artist and been doing it for 4 years and I love getting my box openings together and the beautiful comments I receive from my customers about their box openings. Who would send old, dingy, smelly clothes with a baby, especially a prototype baby. If a seller is going to do that, just send the doll alone and go to Ross’ or or Burlington’s and get a brand new pretty baby blanket to wrap baby in. For some people like the seller this is acceptable because they probably don’t live as clean person.
Good morning seena,happy Thursday.🧡🎀💜🩷she is a beautiful baby girl.🩷🎀💜🧡Iam so sorry you had a bad box opening experience,but she so precious I’m just going to say congratulations 🎈 on her.🎈🩷🎀💜💛🎈
Oh my Gosh! I would’ve been disappointed with that box opening too! 😩 Some people really don’t care! It’s ridiculous! 😠 Thank goodness the baby is beautiful! 🥰💞💞 I’m glad you shared your honest opinion, maybe/ hopefully the previous owner will do better, next time! Cus box openings do matter!! I remember I made a video about, having presentable box openings🎁
Thats definitely correct!! I am going to start sharing more of my true experiences in this hobby! I’m going to stop hiding the truth!! 💯💯💯 Thank you so very much sis!! ❤❤❤
I don't care if I get a box opening with my dolls because I want to doll only. BUT, if I can't send nice things, I wouldn't send any clothing. I think even that is a better presentation than dirty clothes and a dirty doll. She is stunning though!
I do care about getting a nice doll with a nice presentation, if not just say in the listing doll will only come wrapped in a nice blanket and I would still buy her. ❤
Omggggg ... I Love your honesty! I posted about this issue on a reborn site before, and let's just say I didn't receive the same reaction as the comments you currently have. Some of the doll artists argued that we are paying for the doll itself, and all of the accessories (or extras) are just a plus.. And I understand that however, what they fail to realize is, they are not only disappointing their customers but they're damaging the integrity of their own business. How can any collector or doll artist (with an understanding that these dolls are therapeutic) not understand the importance of a beautiful box opening? A mother who has lost a child (or incapable of even having a child) also loses the opportunity to experience a baby shower.... A box opening is supposed to be the baby shower. We love and care on these babies! Some collectors even go as far as to take them out in public and have full role playing days with them like real children. So why wouldn't we want a real experience of new, pretty, fresh-smelling baby clothes to put on these very expensive dolls?! S/n: So I paused the video to post the comment above ...but we're clearly on the same page. 😂 #subscribed✌🏾☺️
I agree! There is absolutely no excuses or no reason for this foolishness at all! This is simply being cheap and lazy! Period! People like this don’t need to be out here selling anything I feel. Thank you so very much for watching and taking the time to comment!! ❤️❤️❤️🤗🤗🤗💯💯💯
Omgosh hun she's Stunning!!! Me I'd throw away all the clothes and put my own clothes on her! I'm so happy and excited for you sweetie ❤ Huge congratulations 🎉 Hugsxxxx and love Nana ❤️ 😍 💖
This is a phenomenally beautiful little princess congratulations sis 💖 Why would someone do a box opening like this it's disgusting and she put no thought into the box opening.Sis I'm sorry you endured this mess but your princess is so beautiful 💗 💖
Shes a cutie and her painting and hair rooting are fab. Too bad she came with musty smelling stuff, dingy and nasty! I'm glad you love the baby, though! Shes a sweet looking chipmunk
She's beautiful! Congratulations! 🩷🧸🩷 I've always really admired that sculpt. I totally agree with your statements about the disappointing box opening. I've had a similar box opening from an artist. It definitely affected the bond at first. Sometimes less is better. The seller should have left the yard sale baby clothes at home. She definitely deserved a beautiful blanket to be wrapped in. All in all it's a lack of self respect and awareness from the seller as this is a representation. Hopefully the seller watched this video and will improve before their next sale. What about that care bear blanket though!?! 😍 Keep it real, Seena! That's why I love your channel. Seena don't play dat! 😉
Awww thank you so very much sis!! I try to keep it real!! Im going to share more of my true experiences in this hobby!! The good and the bad! It’s not just all good!! I want my channel to be real! I want my viewers to watch real content not just the good and nice things, but all things as a whole!! ❤️❤️💯💯
Hello Seena I completely understand how you feel. I'm so sorry you had to experience. I just bought a baby for an artist and I was upset about the box opening as well. I haven't even posted the baby or the box opening. I will show her soon though...❤
Oh no! So sorry you had a bad experience. I’m going to start sharing more of my bad experiences! I’m going to stop just sharing just the good! Thank you sis! ❤️❤️
Congratulations on your new baby she is just beautiful I am sorry that you had a bad box opening that is such a shame I love the outfit you chose for her Have a lovely day
Most grown ups don’t buy these expensive dolls to play with them. They’re works of art and the price reflects the amount of work, skill and talent that goes into them. Part of the selling and the presentation of these works is the clothing! It should also be of the highest quality and be a work of art in itself! Like hand made or knitted or the sort of clothing meant for royal babies! Some brand new condition vintage clothing is very nice and unique things in perfect condition but it’s an obvious line! Even with the box openings. Personally I find a lot of the items some people add to be so silly. Who other than maybe a toddler wants to give a doll a cheap looking sippy cup with fake juice or basic stuffed animals. If it’s something that’s high end and meant for making the doll look more realistic in photos? That’s great! But I just saw a video where someone got an entire pack of cheap disposable diapers and WIPES. Why wouldn’t you give that to someone with a baby who will actually use them!? 😂 I’d be annoyed too! They probably sold the nice items & clothes from their original box opening because some of the high end clothes they give along with the high end dolls are only sold in online European shops and very pricey. Then they probably got some free used baby clothes from a thrift store hence the smell, someone meant to give to someone who has nothing. Why does a DOLL need a cheap sleeper anyway? Even the prettier dress would look better on a real baby. Personally I like the pretty delicately knitted outfits on reborn dolls such as what you ended up showing her off in! Dressing them up is fun (I’m more into the art of making them and painting them realistically myself even though I haven’t made any in a long time. Dressing them beautifully, then taking photos and making the most beautiful and fun box opening for the buyer would be the most enjoyable part for me! That’s why I like watching box openings! I’m thinking about starting to make them again and selling them. I think what you’d put in a box opening for people should depend a bit on the buyer. I think I’d try to find out a bit about what they like first. Regardless, using second hand baby clothing and dollar store bottles etc. is tacky, even if you’re selling to kids! It decreases the value of the art! And anyone who knows what goes into making even the most basic ones, knows you want to dress them extremely well! She’s an absolutely gorgeous and well made reborn baby!
Oh,My Gosh!,She is Absolutely Sooo Precious!Just one of the Most Beautiful Babies, I've ever seen, I'm sure it's difficult to take your eyes off of her!😍And, I agree with you,she's made with Love and it should be continuous all the way!For the Baby and for the Mommy!
She is just stunning! She reminds me of my daughter at that age, so beautiful 💕 as for the box opening that is truly unacceptable. I am so incredibly particular about how I send my dolls out. The smell aspect would have sent me, I can not handle funky smells when it comes to these dolls and the price we pay for them. Even if they were not expensive, they are a product you purchased and should be sent with care and consideration. So sorry for your experience.
Ohhhh noooo!! 😫 Sooo sorry you had to experience this because I know 1st hand about receiving a disappointing box opening and NOT saying anything. But I definitely know it can have a affect on the bond because energy transfers and travels; so when the baby is packed with love it's definitely felt!! Sis, she needed you... she's right where she belong and where she will be loved! 💗 She's absolutely adorable... her outfit is perfect and fitting just for her!! Thanks for sharing your experience and I'm so glad that her beauty supercede the box opening and that you are happy with her because she is indeed beautiful!! Congratulations 🎊👏🏽🥳
Oh wow...she is a beautiful baby tho. ...I knew she was a LLE sculpt. 😅 Her gorgeous self. Her artist done an amazing job on her....she is happy to be yours. Give her a big kiss from her Auntie....congratulations on your beautiful baby girl. 🎉🎉🎉
I can hear in your voice how deeply upset you are. I hope you got to bond with her. Yes all baby’s need to be shipped with love and care. That poor baby came to you like CPS took her from a unfit mother. But your her new mommy now that will love and cherish her.
I had something like this happen. Did a box opening exchange for a reborn group. Most has stains. A used cloth diaper our of the $100 box opening i only had about 6 items i could use. I was so sad. I never did it again.
I am glad she is in good hands now,poor baby she was probably neglected and in the wrong collectors hand,but now she will be cared for and appreciated .
Beautiful baby, she is a sweetie. Pretty outfit you choose for her. I am sorry that her unboxing was disappointing. I personally wouldn't send off anything with one of my collection dolls, no matter the size or the cost, that wasn't good, smell fresh or well done, or if it is the original outfit I would say in the listing and say how much I am deducting from my asking price if the outfit had been good, and then add something I made.
I am so sorry that you had to experience such a disappointing box opening. It's hard to understand how anyone would not think deeply about the reaction of the receiver if you just throw whatever in a box, and the impact it will have on your reputation as a seller. Presentation, not only speaks volume about you, but it show you care, for the baby and for the new mommy. For me, I have just as much joy in packing the baby home as I would in receiving one. I am so glad that the baby is beautiful. She made it all better. I look forward to seeing more of her. Her outfit is to die for. Please share with me from what shop you found it. I have to have one just like it. Or if you ever want to sell it, PLEASE think of me. 🥰😍😘
Awe thank you so very much sis!! Yesss I see how you send your babies off!! I plan on getting one of your babies soon!! 🤗🤗 I brought her outfit from Shara’s store on Reborns .com check her out at Reborn Living Dolls!! ❤️❤️❤️
This makes me sad. Why would they present such a beautiful baby with a less than mediocre box opening? Makes no sense at all. I can see the the doll is beautifully done and that she is second hand but the person selling her should have taken more pride in how the baby was sent. Congratulations on your beautiful baby! She's a treasure! Hugs and love! 💜
I purchased a doll 5 years ago and it was the worst box opening I had, but I was new in the community. I think it gave me PTSD on buying dolls from strangers. The box opening was horrible. All the clothes were old, the doll and the clothes smell like wet dog. I tried everything I could to get the smell out of the doll. I ended up throwing everything in the garbage including the doll and I did not get refunded for it. I did put her on blast in the reborn community. But people continue to buy from her. So I kind of took a step back at this moment. I only owned 3 reborns but adore every last one of them. Love you videos, sorry about your box opening
i had one that came with a weird smell years ago and it kind of scarred me as well. 😵💫 miss seena i’d honestly take her apart and redo her with your own stuffing etc. but she’s VERY cute! 💕☺️ she was wrong for sending the dingy clothes and UNMODIFIED dollar tree binky… 💀😭
Wow so sorry you had that bad experience!! This is exactly why people don’t waste money buying these expensive reborn dolls! They keep getting burned!! I don’t blame them for deciding to buy other kinds of dolls!! 💯💯❤️❤️
I’m sorry Seena. You deserve better. The baby is beautiful, thank goodness. You can donate clothes. I received new things but very disappointing box opening from high end master artist and spent a lot of money…very disappointed on box opening.
Yeah, you would think they know better, I feel they do know better but refuse to do better! But that’s ok!! That’s why I made my last video to put a light on the situation! Thank you! ❤️❤️
I was gifted my reborn baby from a wonderful woman because I am a bereived mother who can never have another baby.and even though my baby boy was gifted totally free my box opening was a wonderful experience.i hate this happened but you are right she is a beautiful baby 🍼
I would be disappointed too with the box opening! I got disappointed with a reborn baby girl that was made from a reborn artist on Facebook I returned her back to the reborn artist and got my money back that was 3 years ago! My big sister felt so bad for me she went and bought me the meadow kit reborn baby girl I named her after me Lynn Daniella then last Christmas mine father in law bought me a reborn baby boy I named him after my favorite actor Michael Landon & my favorite character Albert from Little House on the Prairie so his name is Michael Albert! I’m so sorry that happened to you! Box openings should smell good and be very beautiful and special for the person who is buying the reborn baby!!
Thank you for sharing. She is adorable and I have experience a disappointing doll opening as well. It would be best not to include anything but the baby and state that instead of sending old clothing mixed with new clothing and an old blanket. Totally understandable when you pay good money for an item.
100% Agree! When I sell my less expensive reborns, I put effort into giving the buyer the ultimate experience. Thank you for calling out the seller on this, it's unacceptable! BTW Beautiful little one you received. 🙂
That’s terrible and you should say who the seller is! Rather than throwing in some used clothing, it would have been better for her to leave them out and just send the couple of good pieces. I’d be so upset as presentation means so much. I bought a high-end reborn about three years ago and it still upsets me thinking of the crappy box opening, even though I love the doll. A nice, new, soft blanket makes all the difference. When I received mine it was in the summer and she came in a used Christmas blanket. I ended up giving the blanket to my dog. The reborn is beautiful so at least that’s good.
That’s right! I did think about that afterwards, but I really don’t believe in putting people on blast on social media. Thank you for watching!! 💯💯❤️❤️
Absolutely beautiful baby. I’ve had a few bad unboxings and it’s been a mix of it ruined the doll for me. Glad in the end you are happy with the baby she’s really precious.
I would be embarrassed to send you a smelly box with used clothing. Oh, and that blanket!!! You have to wash her up( she is darling !!)too!! Oh my😮!! Love your dolls!! ❤❤
I am sorry that the box opening was disappointing to you. I am super glad that the reborn was in excellent condition!!! Did her cloth body freshen up completely? I would be upset if I had paid a high-end price for a reborn, and she came smelling musty. So, do you think that, as the buyer, we should ask about the box opening before buying the doll if it's not listed? Like some sellers say, what's coming home with baby. Some even say new clothes and some will say gently used clothes. Of course, NO Reborn should come home with dirty, smelly clothes.
Right!! I never had to ask that question! I guess I have to start asking!! But this seller knew better, when I went back to look at the sale ad, all the clothes she was dressed in was very nice. Looked nothing like these old clothes! She needs to a shame!’
