I know it’s crappy plastic trash, but……

My little granddaughter was very fond of these dolls a couple of years ago. The anticipation and excitement of unwrapping the layers, using the little key etc was a sight to behold. That stage will be missing from a second hand one unless it’s actually being sold unused and and still boxed up.

I’m with you Witzend. I’d buy her a new one. I do my best with recycling, avoiding plastics as much as possible. But for my little granddaughter’s birthday I’d make an exception.

ps I do agree with your daughter too!

Oh Witzend….you know the pleasure of something brand new and shiny never touched by anyone else! I still remember longing for a shop bought jumper when I was small. It will be a really special present!

Awww she's only 7 and needs to enjoy the innocence of childhood while she can. I'm glad you've ordered her one Witzend.

I would do the same as you Witzend.
I’m sure most of us are doing our best to avoid plastic, but I wouldn’t be so fanatical about it that I wouldn’t buy my little granddaughter her heart’s desire for her birthday!
Secondhand stuff has its place of course but for a birthday it has to be brand new surely?

Just my opinion of course.
Some won’t agree!

Sorry Witzend but ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ to your daughter actions.

I buy plastic toys if that’s what my grandchildren would like! I much prefer wooden toys, they all have a mixture of both! But like J52 says childhood is so fleeting! I want them to enjoy all their toys

I try not to buy plastic toys but I think if the doll can be passed on and is not just discarded then it's not as bad.
I have just bought a plastic tractor for my GS ?

My eight year old granddaughter has one and loves it. I didn’t buy it though. I usually buy whatever my daughter suggests. It’s difficult if your daughter buys from EBay and then expects you to do the same. I hope your little one enjoys her doll from you.

I sometimes feel the same, when GDs ask for these dolls. Total plastic and in plastic wrappings, but childhood is so fleeting I really don’t want them to feel disappointed. There’s enough time for that.
The LOL dolls have bits that are opened separately, shoes etc and are different with each doll. A second hand one is likely to be played with and have bits missing.
I feel new and plastic is off set by the bikes and bigger toys being passed down through the family.