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Narrow your search down to doll repair specialists, doll doctors, and hospitals that offer what you need, such as antique or vintage restoration, cleaning, doll making, or restringing of your collectible. Do your research on each doll repair professional you choose. Ask about references, contact information, photos, availability, hours, prices, and company history. Ask how long the professional has been in the business, and whether the repair service is part of a national chain or a small, family-owned business. Check out the shop’s location. Is it neat and well maintained? Is the doll repair professional courteous and on time? Don’t be afraid to ask questions and get advice. Ask what types of dolls the professional usually works on, and inquire about the professional’s availability to see if he or she has time to take on your project. Inquire how long the repair or restoration will take, as well as any accessories you may need. Doll repair professionals, also called doll doctors or hospitals, work with a variety of materials, such as vinyl, cloth, paper, leather, porcelain, hard plastic, and ceramic. Repair and restore services may include restringing, cleaning, repainting, replacement of mechanical parts, and replacement of missing limbs, such as arms and legs. Such services can repair and restore collectible dolls, toys, action figures, figurines, teddy bears, stuffed or plush animals, fashion items, antique and vintage items, and Russian and Japanese dolls. In your search to find a reputable doll repair shop, keep in mind the shop’s availability, schedule, prices and services, along with cleanliness of the facilities and friendliness of staff. You want to find a quality repair professional with many years of experience that can fix your broken doll at a price within your budget.
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