Original Listing Description

eBay FOR RESTORATION 1961 BROWNETTE BUBBLE CUT BARBIE DOLL & SWIMSUIT I cannot ship internationally at this time. Please carefully read the description / terms, view all of the images and ask all questions before purchasing. Let me know if you need additional images of any specific angles etc. This doll will be shipped fully insured, so signature confirmation will be required. She will be packaged in a very sturdy magnetic l'ange ceramic straightening brush box (shown in one of the images) that has an almost plastic-like quality to it and can with withstand a lot of weight on top of it without crushing. (I won't bubble or paper wrap around the doll's face to prevent any further damage to the face paint) This package will then be bubble wrapped and placed inside another shipping box for added protection. Up for your consideration is a used with playwear and other flaws 1961 BROWNETTE BUBBLE CUT BARBIE that is being sold for restoration. She is all-original and I kept her in as-purchased condition. I did not clean or attempt any kind of restoration on her. She is very dirty and has a mild vintage odor to her. The images are in various light settings (natural outdoor light, with flash etc.) and backgrounds CONDITION:Head - There are no haircuts, missing plugs or neck splits. There is lint trapped in her coarse hair and her greasy face has attracted a lot of dust, dirt and grime over the decades. I don't know what the condition is like under the dust, dirt and grime. The tone of her face has also darkened somewhat over time. She has green ear on both sides around the earing holes, with green chunky debris around the left earring hole and a small chunky piece on the back of her neck. The earring on her left side has disintegrated leaving behind only a partial deteriorating post. The earring on her right side still has the "pearl" attached to the post, however, both are in poor condition and disintegrating. Post is bent. It looks like there's some debris around that earring hole as well. I cannot guarantee that the remaining earring will remain intact. She has quite a bit of her original face paint left. There are some areas of paint wear.Body - She is on her correct Barbie-only body. The arms and her right leg are a significantly darker tone that her left leg. The body has playwear and scratches as well as various spots and stains. Some of them look like they can possibly be removed with a damp cloth, while others may need some work.She has all of her fingers and toes. There is wear to the paint on her nails and toenails. There is wear to the raised marking on her behind.One leg is a bit shorter than the other but this is common on many of the vintage Barbies. One of the feet is bent inward a bit. Arms and legs are not super tight but aren't swingy either. Arms start off a bit looser when lifted and then tighten up somewhat in a higher position. Swimsuit - It's in fair played-with condition RETURN POLICY: I accept 30 day free returns on this item but only if something significant was missed regarding the condition. (I think I covered all of the flaws in the listing description. She is for restoration.) Buyer is expected to fully communicate in this instance and return the doll in the exact same condition that it was sent in, no alternations (including cleaning), removal of parts etc. All original packaging must be present as well. (Condition: Pre-Owned)

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