I know what you mean. At one point I had well over 1,000 dolls! I have
literally been collecting since I was about 3.
I used to collect anything and everything, including just about every Barbie
doll.
Then about five years ago I went through a major cleanout period. I just
couldn't take having that many dolls in the house. I sold almost everything,
keeping only my vintage Barbies and a few other fashion dolls. Everything
else was pretty much replaceable and I must admit I am much happier. The
collection keeps growing but I am pretty picky now. Most everything in my
collection has a lot of meaning to me ... although I admit ocassionally I
will buy a new doll with intentions of playing with her for a while and then
passing her along to the next doll lover ... but the rest of them are here to
stay! Believe me I try every once in a while I try to talk myself out of more
dolls but it doesn't work.
I have a rare Sasha doll, one similar (but in worse condition) recently sold
on eBay for over $3,000! I still couldn't give her up. LOL! For some reason
we're attached.
Randall