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Black Doll Collectors Convention  FAQ's

What is a Doll Convention?

A Doll Convention is a networking opportunity of doll collectors to share their passion for dolls, Conventions can
be for collectors of all types of dolls (such as conventions held by the United Federation of Doll Clubs or Collector’
s United), or they can be for doll makers (ODACA, NIADA), or they can focus on one type of doll (Barbie, Madame
Alexander, Gene). The conventions are held all over the United States and they can be regional or National in
scope.

1 - What does the registration price include?

For 2008, we are pleased to inform you that every attendee will receive a convention souvenir doll by the Big
Beautiful Doll Company and whose outfit is designed by Amanda Keeling

Your registration also includes entry into our Marketplace, an opportunity to purchase helper tickets for an
amazing array of prizes.  You will be able to attend a variety of free programs , sign up for workshops and
seminars of all sorts,participate in the fashion show as well as competition  and meet new friends. You will also
receive a souvenir bag with all sorts of goodies included, and other things we aren't telling just yet.

Can you buy or obtain dolls at a Doll Convention?

Absolutely—why else attend a doll convention? Opportunities include an official marketplace at the convention,
sometimes additional unofficial sales rooms or sales from rooms  and auctions of various types (live charity
auction or silent auction. Often, special meal events are held at which attendees receive a special, limited doll as
an event favor. And almost all conventions have a final meal event ours is the Doll E Tea party  with a special
convention doll as the favor for all attendees.

Why should I attend this Doll Convention?

Because its an amazing amount of fun, you’ll learn more about dolls than you ever thought possible, and you will
make new friends and meet old friends from all over the United States and the World who share your passion for
dolls.

2- Why must we pay for convention so far in advance?
Your convention fees pays for all of the convention souvenirs and activities during the convention.

3 - How do I know if I got in to the convention?

You will receive your registration packet, which will include your convention number, around the first week in
September. Registration packets will be emailed to those who signed up by email or provided an email address on
their registration form. Other packets will be mailed first class postage.

Those who register after August 15th may request their registration number by email. Please email Chantell Albert
to request the number as soon as you receive email confirmation.

3.If I pay online why am I charged 257.00
Pay pal charges a handling fee of 7.55 for every transaction made on line.

What is a Convention Helper?

Convention Helpers help financially support conventions and make them possible, since the cost of running
conventions generally exceeds the money taken in for registration fees. “Convention Helpers” are dolls and doll
related items donated by doll collectors, clubs, companies and dealers. Each item has a separate raffle for the
item, and tickets are generally 50 for $20 or something similar, so that each attendee can take part in a great
number of raffles. Its always fun to enter and a true thrill to win.

What is a “Meal Event” at convention?

This is a breakfast, lunch, dinner or tea usually organized and hosted by a doll club in conjunction with a doll
company or doll artist. Each table of doll collectors is assigned a hostess, and the club/company/artist/hostess
generally provide beautiful favors for each guest. At the meal, you get to meet fellow collectors, and after the
meal, there is usually a doll-related program (slide show, group game or something similar). Often, there are door
prize raffles and a raffle for the lovely doll-related centerpieces at each table. At the end of the meal, each guest
is given a beautiful limited edition doll (generally ONLY produced for the event) as their meal favor.

.What else can you do at a Doll Convention?

What can't you do at a convention?? Well, if the sales room, auctions, meal events and helpers aren’t enough,
there are  seminars, Town Meetings and hands-on workshops where you can learn about dolls and make dolls
and doll related items. There are generally special exhibits of dolls (like mini-museums!) and doll competitions
(see below). There are also  the get- togethers of various doll groups,  tours of local doll museums or other places
of interest, and MUCH more. Its hard to be bored, and if you get a spare minute, you can do some touring in the
cities where the conventions are usually held.


5 - What if a workshop or other event I want is sold out?

We try to update the website as soon as we know that an event is sold out.

If we happen to be asleep when this happens, and something you sign up for is sold out,  you will receive an email
from our registrar. We do keep a waiting list, and will offer spots that come open to those on the waiting list.

What is a Doll Competition?

In a doll competition, collectors bring there dolls to be judged among others of its type. There are competitions for
vintage, antique and modern dolls at various conventions, and also competitions for repainting dolls and doll
costuming. For vintage or antique dolls, dolls are generally judged on rarity, condition and originality. Doll
costuming and repainting is often judged on difficulty, originality, the expertise of the work involved and artistry.
Winners win ribbons for their dolls.


6 - How do I make a hotel reservation, and what days should I book the hotel?

We would suggest that you make travel arrangements that will get you to Mansfield  no later than 2pm on Friday.
Most people arrive on Thursday and leave on Sunday evening   or Monday morning.

7 - What if I have to cancel?

Click here to read our cancellation policy.

8 - Table Seating
Having attended various doll conventions we find it enjoyable to have seats assigned during your meal events.
Sign up with a group of friends or wait until registration and choose a table with some new friends. We find this to
be a lot of fun, as we meet lots of different people at every convention.

Other Events Surrounding the Convention

We will be providing you with a list of pre-activities for  Thursday and post convention activities on Monday. This
will be available with your convention packet.
                                




                                      
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