Wave 1 Draculaura and Naked Holt Hyde Pre-Owned Dolls

I bought these from on eBay the other day - not from the same seller.  I'm delighted with Draculaura but right away I regretted buying Holt. I thought I could get some clothes for him separately, not necessarily the outfit he came with, but something to make him into his typical fiery self.  I should have checked around first.  Once I buy him some duds I will have spent more than I would have if I had waited and pounced on an auction with everything included.  I can always try to sell him but it's not likely I'll get back what I invested after I pay eBay fees and shipping.  But one thing I learned is that I really like Holt.  Look at that cool flaming hair.  So I'm sure one way or the other I'll end up with the complete ensemble eventually.

I've written before that I like to buy used Monster High dolls on eBay.  They are less expensive and I don't have to be concerned that I may be opening a doll that could be a collectible someday.  I continue to look for great deals on gently played with dolls online.

Draculaura was just such a find.  She's the Wave One version,has all her parts and accessories, and was very inexpensive.  Little Count Fabulous is a cute little pet bat.  One of her ponytail holders broke as I was posing her.  I found a little black rubber band to use in it's place for now. The only other thing I can see wrong with her is her stand has some markings on it.  I'll try to get it cleaned up with Magic Eraser and if it doesn't work I don't care.

While I'm on the subject of used Monster High dolls, I wanted to point out that there are other places to look for them. I saw some on Craig's List in my area the other day.  There were 33 of them PLUS a bunch of the furniture and accessories like Draculaura's car and Lagoona Blue's hydration station.  Quite a few of the original boy dolls like Holt Hyde and Gil Webber too.  They were all in excellent shape and the seller only wanted $250 because her daughter had outgrown them and didn't play with them anymore.  Unfortunately it was the exact day I had to make my house payment so I didn't have the money to buy them.  And they were gone within a few days.  Dang it!  Do I really need a house - really?  Whoever got that lot is a very lucky person.  I am still kicking myself for missing out.

So if you don't find what you want on eBay you can always look other places.  I've seen a couple at yard sales but they were dolls I already owned so I didn't buy them.  So far I haven't run across any at thrift stores but I've heard reports of people finding dolls there.  Just keep looking and eventually non-collectors will start getting rid of their dolls.  That's my plan anyway.

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Wave 1 Draculaura and Naked Holt Hyde Dolls

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I got Wave 1 Draculaura and Holt Hyde in the mail today from my eBay purchasing spree. Wish I had bought hot Holt some clothes.

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Wanda Fitzgerald

Tags: Draculaura, Holt Hyde

Category: Monster High