American Girl Doll Haul We Purchased...From a Hoarder?

The exciting part of this video? We got lots of cool things for our dolls at a pretty good price?

The not-so-great part of this video? Getting those cool things brought me face to face with doll addiction (or shopping addiction or hoarding...) and it was very sad. My father was a hoarder (of books and paperwork rather than dolls) so I have experienced the impacts of hoarding firsthand.

I have intentionally not shared any photos from the seller's public listing. And I've waited a while to post this so that it's less likely a viewer could identify the seller (we've since been in four different states, so where we got the items shouldn't be evident). My intent in mentioning the details I did share about the seller is not to shame them or to reveal their identity. It's to point out the very concerning reality that this hobby becomes something unhealthy for some people and to encourage each of us to ask the important questions about our own collecting to determine if it is problematic. I want each of us to enjoy these beautiful dolls in healthy ways that enhance our lives and if that ceases to be the case, it's time to pause, reevaluate, adjust, and maybe even consider professional help.

Thank you, as always, for sharing your time with me and for your kindness and support. It means a ton!
-Kristie
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