Yes, MA'AM!
There are also 50+ years of patterns for Bleuette on the interwebs, but I am *so* not telling her that.
Her name is Colette, btw. She kinda popped out of the box and took over. And she looked so mild and demure on her sales page. *sigh*
Disclaimer: I didn't make her dress (if I had, it would be much better made). DDE got her to me so fast I haven't had time yet. @_@
Denver Doll takes care of customs and the shipping is a quarter of the cost of sending something directly from anywhere in Asia, except Hong Kong. So in the end run, DDE Is cheaper.
ReplyDeleteColette showed up last week, actually! I hadn't had a chance to debox her until Wednesday, with the estate fussing (and who thought this shit up, anyway? All this paperwork and regs and legal nonsense makes grieving much much harder) and Sam's stuff (seriously, it really would have been quicker and easier to do it myself, but then I'm trapped for decades instead of 3 weeks).
I did order another Bleuette straight from Ruby Red in Hong Kong, tho, 'cause that particular one's nowhere to be found in the US.
Isn't dithering what blogs are for?
ReplyDeleteI'll post another pic of Bleuette when I can put her in Charlie-mades. Holy carp, that's my new label name! ;D She really is adorable, no kidding.
I vote keep the Delilah clothes. When I sold mine on, I included the vampire get-up and kept the rest. I put her on eBay with "make an offer," which worked aces. People love feeling like they're haggling!
The only reasons I'd order direct from the company would be if I want a special order, or I just can't find the particular item with any US sellers. I don't quite get why paying more and hassling with customs is seen as more desirable.
Hey, have you looked at Junky Spot? Email Emory (he's the owner) and ask for a recommendation. He loves to natter about this stuff.