Krista's Doll Restoration

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The Restoration Process - How does it work?

I look forward to working with you anytime! 
Please email me with a list of what you would like to have restored, and I will send you my address information.

If you have a spam blocking filter on your email address, please add me (RestorBabs@aol.com) to your 'safe' list before you email me.

Please ship your entire doll  (as opposed to the head only).  This is very important so I do not have to handle the head and hair. 

Please send your dolls nude (no clothing or jewelry please!)

Please use: white tissue and/or 1 - 2 pieces of bubble wrap, or other plain packaging paper (nothing colored or printed)
Just one piece of scotch tape is fine, please, so I don't have to struggle to free dolls from tightly taped up packets or use scissors anywhere near the dolls*
  
Please do not send your dolls enclosed in individual cardboard doll display boxes. These are bulky, expensive to ship, and I have no room to store them while your dolls are here.

Photos - I regret that I am unable to take 'before' and 'after' photos of all dolls.  
Therefore please take desired 'before' photos before you ship your package.

Please send 1 - 12 dolls  per appointment.  If you have more than 12, please let me know. I am always happy to make special arrangements!

*Please do not send payment with your doll(s) unless we have already discussed the exact cost.*
A brief list of what you would like me to address (and your contact information) is all that is necessary.

Photos - I do not email before/after photos of dolls.  
Therefore please take desired 'before' photos before you ship your package.

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I respond to emails and restore Monday - Friday
Packages are generally picked up on Tues., Thurs., and Fri. 

If your name and/or email are on your package return address, I will notify you via email as soon as your package is safely in my possession (Otherwise I may not be able to notify you until I have opened your package).

After I have had a chance to open your package, I will email you my assessment, and we will finalize, via email, your restoration list and total cost at that time.  Please note that packages are opened on a first come - first served basis, so your patience is much appreciated!

I will then email you when your payment arrives safely.
Payment must be received in full before I begin restoring  your dolls.  

Turn Around Time:  When payment arrives I will give you an estimated completion / ship date.  I will then confirm the actual shipping date via an email from usps.com with your label information.

I treat every doll with great care, as if she were my own. While I do my best to return your dolls in a timely manner, I take great pride in my art work and in making sure that restorations are done correctly. 

Please expect a turn-around time of 3 - 4 weeks after payment is received for most restoration services.
For re-roots and green ear treatments the turn-around time will vary.

A rush order (one week turn around from the time payment is received) may be possible.
Rush service is an additional $50 per doll + Express mail charge. 

Photos - I regret that I am unable to take 'before' and 'after' photos of all dolls.  
Please be sure to take any desired 'before' photos before you ship your package.
Photo service is available upon request at an additional charge.

 Thank you!

1. Please click here for more information on the restorations below:

Re-Roots

Paint Colors 

Green Ear Removal (and other stain removal)

Limbs and Bodies

OOAK Projects

3. Shipping Your Package to Me

4. Payment Information

5. Returning Your Package to You

Please email me (Krista) anytime at RestorBabs@aol.com
I generally respond M - F.  My email address is not able to receive any photos, links or file attachments. 
If you have a 'spam filter,' please add my email address to your safe list before you email me.

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2010
Barbie doll restoration

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NO pictures, writings, text or information may be taken from any page on this website and reproduced for any reason, WHICH INCLUDES AUCTION LISTINGS, without my written permission and consent. 

I am sure you can appreciate the huge amount of work and research that has gone into this website. If I become aware that my photos, text, or  information are visible elsewhere, appropriate action will be taken. 
Thank you for respecting my copyright!

A Special Thanks to the wonderful artist, Dennis Beltran who kindly drew the cartoons you see on my site.

Any photographs on this site that may belong to others have been used with the owners' permission.

Barbie,  Ken,  Midge,  Skipper,  Francie,  Casey, Allan,  Stacey,  PJ,  etc.  are registered trade marks of Mattel, Inc.
Barbie collecting and repair are my beloved hobbies, and I am in no way affiliated with Mattel, Inc.

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The general information I have chosen to include on these pages is here as a courtesy to collectors of Vintage and Mod Barbies® and friends. 

**I do not identify dolls via email, nor can I verify authenticity, unless I see the doll in person.  I offer this as a paid service. 
Please email me if you would like to send your doll or collection for a written appraisal or identification.  A fee + return shipping costs will apply.**

I am unable to answer your 'how-to' restoration emails, nor do I provide further step by step instruction.

This Web site is for your personal and non-commercial use only. You may copy information on this Web site for your own personal use, however other than copying for personal use, you may not copy, modify, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any information obtained from this Web site.

Every reasonable effort has been taken by me to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within this entire web site. However, I take no responsibility for any losses, injury or detriment whatsoever, real or implied, arising from the information and/or references contained within this entire site.

Before continuing any further, please carefully read my disclaimer page.

Please note that I have limited (or no) experience with modern Mattel fashion dolls (anything newer than 1970),  or any other types of dolls.