This is a risky gamble, however, for the expected appreciation does not always happen, and many have had to sell their stocks at a loss. Just like the market for other types of art objects, most fashion dolls are traded second hand, and prices vary depending on the condition of the doll. Many collectors display their dolls in the original boxes to preserve their resale value.
娃娃的市場運作狀況與一般藝術品交易市場無異，大部分是二手轉賣，因保存狀況的好壞而價錢有別，所以許多收藏者都會將娃娃連盒子都不拆封擺著欣賞，日後也較易轉手。