With the consistent and ongoing problems with scamming in the Reborn Doll Community, I wanted to be a part of the change! My name is Casey Ward Goldberg. I am the co-owner of Snug-A-Bug Reborns, a reborn nursery that has been operating since 2013. Over the period of time we have been operating, my partner (and mom) , Bev Pineau, have sold over 400 babies on eBay, Etsy, and the other well known reborn doll site as well as our own website and Facebook.
In March 2023, after much thought, and research, I launched OnlyReborns. I sold my dolls on different platforms for several years (noth auction and direct sales sites), but found that over time they became too costly or did not provide me with sufficient safety measures to protect my work. My goal with OnlyReborns is to assist other members of the Reborn Doll Community by providing a safe and affordable place for artists to advertise their nurseries and reborn dolls (vinyl or silicone), accessories or reborning supplies; and a place for customers and collectors to find trusted reborn artists. All reborn artists on the site MUST commit to using and selling only authentic reborn doll kits and only their own personal work. Resale of dolls is not permitted on OnlyReborns. I am always looking for ways to improve the site and best serve artists and collectors. If you have thoughts or ideas that would make this site even better, I encourage you to share! Please see the FAQ for more information.
1. Set up an online Nursery/Storefront
Use our website to share information about your nursery and you as an artist and post and unlimited number of products including authentic reborn and alternative dolls that you have created, new/unused authentic blank reborning kits, new/unused reborn doll clothing (if you are an authorized reseller), new/unused hand-crafted reborn accessories, and new/unused reborning supplies.
2. Post Available Reborns for Sale
Post photos and information about reborn dolls that you have created and communication with customers via private message to arrange sales using your preferred payment method. OnlyReborns does not process payments for Artists. Artists must use PayPal or Stripe to receive direct payments from customers. Though we cannot guarantee that scammers won’t attempt to steal photos, OnlyReborns encourages Verified Artists to include watermarked images, safety photos, and even videos of each baby listed.
3. Share Videos
Reborn Artists can post videos as a part of their product listings. This is a great way to showcase past work!enhance your product listings.
4. Post Coupons & Run Sales
Reborn Artists can post special coupon codes or details about special sales and events using our coupon module! From the coupon, you can direct customers directly to your personal website!
5. Communicate and Connect with Customers and Fellow Artists
Use the discussion boards and private messaging to communicate, share information or learn from other artists in the community and send direct messages to nursery followers and customers who have favorited your products.
1. Search for a Reputable/Trustworthy Reborn Artist
Use our website to search for reborn artists by specialty. It’s easy to search and find top-rated reborn artists!
After searching for reborn artists, compare work, reviews, and full profiles of each nursery on our website.
Contact artists you like for more information or to adopt a reborn you found here. Our members are always happy to hear from you!
4. Learn More About Reborn Art and the Reborn Community
Participate in discussions via the online discussion boards.