Hi , I'm new but thinking I'm at the right place..

[sharie]

I've just joined the forum and thought before i do any real lurking I'd introduce myself.
My name is Sharie. I had my first Sindy back in the late 70's and early 80's (a gorgeous auburn haired Ballerina). My elder sister also had Sindys and together we amassed a nice collection of dolls, furniture, clothes and accessories.
When I turned 14 mum said I was too old and sold the entire lot to my cousin for a tenner! (I still haven't recovered from the shock).

Ten years ago I bought a few Sindys and a Barbie secondhand as part of a craft course I was doing and 'did them up' in historic costumes. A couple got sold on (a smirking Sindy was one of them) and the rest were put away in a suitcase.

Anyhow a few days ago I found myself 'rescuing' a gorgeous dark blonde Sindy at the boot sale for 20p (and silly me left a blonde one behind for the simple fact she had had her hair cut -If I'd seen this forum before I'd have bought her and tried a reroot!)

So I decided to check how old my Sindys are and found this forum. Its made me think maybe I should put my Sindy tribe on display and made me doubly keen to rescue any Sindys I find lost at Boot Sales or in Charity shops.

[susan68]

Hi Sharie and welcome to the forum. I'm pretty new myself and this site has a wealth of knowledge in its members!

Well done for finding Sindy's at the Boot Sale (especially for just 20p)! I'm new at collecting dolls too, though I managed to retrieve my two origional dolls from the attic and find it very addictive! I'm always on the hunt for those 'unwanted, unloved dolls' to rescue too, it's a rewarding feeling!

Look forward to chatting some more!

Susan

[Anita]

Hi Sharie
Welcome to the Forum Hope you enjoy the time you spend here and make loads of new friends who share your passion for Sindy and other dolls ;D Look forward to seeing pics of your dolls when you post them
Luv Anita xxx

[greentrixiepixie]

Hi Sharie and welcome
Chat soon
Lisa

[groovycart.co.uk]

Hi Sharie,

Look forward to seeing photos of your dolls.

Beware that Sindy collecting is really addictive.

Speak soon,

Jill
x

[sharie]

Thanks for the welcome. ;D

Sept 28, 2009 13:34:48 GMT groovycart.co.uk said:

Hi Sharie,

Look forward to seeing photos of your dolls.

Beware that Sindy collecting is really addictive.

Speak soon,

Jill
x

I'm taking a few pics and will upload them and then try to work out how to post pics.

You have some great ideas on this forum re making your Sindy look good-as-new. I'm reading and digesting.

As for addictive. I'll try to be good -honest!

[groovycart.co.uk]

Don't say I didn't warn you! lol

Good to have you on the forum.

Jill : )

[wiveygirl]

Hya Sharie!

Welcome and lovely to have another new member! When I get strange looks from my friends at having bought yet another Sindy, I know I can come here and know there are peeps out there who understand!!!!

And how true about Sindy being really addictive ... I had NO idea until I started looking at Ebay ... I suddenly found all these dolls, outfits and scene setters that I really NEED!!!!

Speak soon.

Love Lisa xxxx

[janee]

Hiya Sharie and welcome to the forum - you will get a lot of help from some experienced collectors on here! And yes it is addictive! Also you'll be lucky to find much at carboots etc these days so definately get what you can! There's lots you can do with a forlorn looking sindy these days! Cheers Janee xx

[sindysfriend]

Hi Sharie!

Welcome to the forum! :)I know what you mean about parents persuading us to get rid of dolls, I gave mine to a neighbors daughters when I was 18 years-old because they liked playing with them when they came over to our house and my Dad said give them to them. And I agree with what some of the others said, it is addictive collecting Sindy and dolls in general, I bought a Sindy of ebay a few years ago and now i have loads of them! ;D But I think eBay is like that! ;)Look forward to seeing your dolls soon.

Luv natasha

[Bronnie]

Hi
and welcome to this friendly forum. Yes, Sindy collecting is very addictive and you are so lucky to find a lovely doll at a boot sale. Hope you enjoy the forum and look forward to seeing your pics.
Bronnie

[sharie]

Thanks for the welcome!

That one Sindy I picked up idly at the car boot has spawned a whole new addiction..... Makes me wonder where will it end.