when buying barbie dolls the best thing to do is your research, if your are looking for particular doll, the best thing to do is compare dolls and price. If you are going to start collecting barbies the best thing to do is make sure the doll is in mint condtion, ask seller all the questions you need too. they are happy to answer any questions you might have. Look at there feedback also this is important, it tells you what kind of seller they are.  and most of all have fun.                     thx and god bless all        

                                                             patti