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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?
Your registration includes Banquet, Buffet reception and luncheon.
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 confirmation within 2 weeks ,after submitted your application. Your convention
package second week in February, 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 October 15 may request their registration number by email. Please
email Roxanne Epperson 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- together 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 6pm on Friday. Most people arrive on Thursday and leave on Monday evening or
Tuesday 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.
9. Public Day....Is the general public allowed to come in and see the convention?
You must be registered to attend all of the activities at the Black Doll Collectors Convention .
However the Sales Room is open to the public on Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 10-4pm for a
nominal fee
Other Events Surrounding the Convention
We will be providing you with a list of per-activities for Thursday and post convention activities
on Monday. This will be available with your convention packet.
Black Doll
Collector's Convention
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