Why Buying a Recast Made Me Go Legit

Hi everyone! I am super nervous about this video, but also super excited to get this out! I tried to do a good job researching and formulating my thoughts coherently, though I know this is a ramble fest, haha. Please be respectful in the comments and please feel free to share more information! Also, sorry I'm a bit washed out. I fixed the settings on my phone, so hopefully my videos will look more normal going forward! Timestamps for your perusal: 00:00 Intro 01:50 Disclaimers 05:55 What is a BJD/recast/legit doll 08:52 Why I bought a recast 11:34 Quality tangent 14:54 Why I went legit 25:01 Discontinued dolls 28:20 The price difference 32:03 Luo and trademarks 38:06 "Copying isn't theft" 43:09 Affordability + elitism 51:15 Money tips + affordable dolls 1:01:17 What to do with a recast 1:05:17 How to tell if a doll is recast 1:14:07 Conclusion + resources ~Socials~ doll instagram: @mels__dollhouse main youtube, insta, and twitch: @wow__mel Recast Information: https://www.youtube.com/live/sYTenOfU... https://www.youtube.com/live/7vdcJeKa...    • Bad Beginnings to a Community Crisis: A lo...   https://www.lovelyeveryone.com/forums... https://www.lovelyeveryone.com/thread... https://bjd.fandom.com/wiki/Recast Video About Artist Pricing and Doll Costs:    • Dolls are getting SO EXPENSIVE?!?! UNHINGE...   Tips to Ditch Recasts:    • 10 Tips to ditch the recasts and go legit   Luo Trademark Info (found from Asenva's video): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U... Affordable Dolls Videos:    • 7 Cutest Legit BJD Companies      • Where to Buy Legit BJDs Under $200 USD   Authentic Dealers: Alice's Collections Denver Doll Emporium Dollsphere Jane's Dolland Kika Goods Legend Doll Space Studio and so many more! Companies Lists: https://www.reddit.com/r/BJD/wiki/ind... https://bjdcollectasy.com/companies-o... Recasts List: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/... And PLEASE remember, research is your best friend! If you're unsure, definitely ask! Den of Angels had a lot of information, but accessing it is dubious these days. Lovely Everyone has a ton of good information too and more keeps getting added!