There are a number of reasons that we don't hold on to dolls any longer.  For some dolls are very sentimental and you want them to go to a good home when you grow out of them or don't need them any longer.  For some it may be a matter of a collector that has passed away and family members don't collect dolls.  Maybe the doll is broken and you don't know how to repair it or don't want to invest in it's repair.  Many owners would rather donate their doll to a place where it can be loved again than end up in the trash or a thrift store.  We are that place.

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Save the Dolls is our ongoing commitment to the doll community to keep as many dolls out of thrift stores and trash bins and to re-home into the safe hands of a doll collector who loves and appreciates them.  Part of this process is receiving donations from families or collectors that need repair or have a collection that needs to be re-homed.  Dolls that are donated go through our doll hospital to make any repairs, undergo cleaning, and ready the doll for re-homing.   Then as part of our mission each year we select a doll that is unsupported and in need of saving.  This happens to dolls that have had their manufacturing company go out of business, have parts or repair needs that are not available on the market or have no means of proper restoration to keep in good shape.  We analyze the doll's needs and develop and make available what is needed to keep the doll supported and in good repair.  Essentially that means making a product line involving parts, wigs, eyes, and repair kits so that the doll can be once again restored and loved.  Proceeds from donated dolls and a portion of our profits go towards this mission to serve the doll community.

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What kind of dolls do you accept?

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We accept vinyl, plastic, or resin dolls from the 1950's - modern day in any doll brand.  We also accept puppets, doll props, clothing, and accessories.  We accept both broken and good condition dolls.  We are not accepting composition, wood, glass or porcelain dolls at this time.  Our hospital doesn't work on these type of dolls and we do not have a collector following for these dolls to re-home them.

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How do I donate?

 

Donating is easy.  Contact us below with what doll(s) you want to donate and the condition and we'll send you a pre-paid shipping label to send your doll in.  Please note that there are some types of dolls we may not accept (if we cannot save the doll or it's not a doll type we work on).  We will inform you after submission if that is the case.