I ask that the winning bidder contact me within 24 hours of the auction close and payment is due within 2 days of auction close unless prior arrangements have been made directly with me. Immediate payment is required when using the "Buy-it-Now" option. A short layaway may be available with strict terms that must be followed. Please contact me for details if you require a layaway.

Shipping costs for the baby within the Continental U.S. via USPS priority insured mail will be $90 (if you live closer to me and the actual cost is less than this amount-by $5 or more-I will refund the overpayment). This is a heavier & bulkier package due to the size and weight of this doll .

International priority shipping will be at a rate of $140. (This will be below my cost but I will pay the difference). We ship via International Priority Mail only with full value insurance. International bidders should be aware of all custom fees and policies for items being shipped into their country prior to bidding, as these are the sole responsibility of the buyer.

RETURNS ARE NOT PERMITTED UNLESS DOLL IS NOT AS DESCRIBED AND PHOTOGRAPHED. I DO MY VERY BEST TO PAINSTAKINGLY REPRESENT MY DOLLS IN LARGE, CLEAR AND CLOSE-UP PHOTOS. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU REALLY WANT THIS DOLL BEFORE YOU BID.

From Indiana

Susan!!! OMG I am STUNNED-that's all I can say at this moment... When I got her home & opened the box I stared at her for about 5 minutes because I swore she was real, it is unbelievable. You are a very talented lady & I can see the love you put into Malia from creating her to preparing her to go to her new home, it's amazing...Oh, she looks so much better in person-you know a photo can't capture the life that your eyes see. The pics are great but she is unreal in person. I must tell you I thought you were pulling my leg when you told me that many of your customers think the babies look better in person because I just couldn't imagine that to be possible. Well it is! Oh, and believe me, anyone that thinks it is weird is okay with me. It's their opinion and has nothing to do with me. The ladies at work are raving over her. She has been passed around & held just like any other baby brought into the office for us to meet. Even the ones who think it is creepy are amazed at the smallest details that you made sure were done. I am so hyped up and pleased with Malia I just can't say enough. You are truly blessed with this skill & know you have made me very happy. It is so awesome that you enjoy doing it. Please keep up the wonderful work.

From UAE

Hi Sue, I have my baby! The post office where I had to pick her up is in the city and is about 35km from where we live. When we got there, they told me to go around to customs to pick her up. At customs we had to wait almost an hour, there were very busy. When it was finally our turn, they went to get the box and I had to sign for it. An older man at customs opened the box and looked inside. One of the Arab ladies at customs was working on her pc but I think her eye caught Rhoswen. She immediately got up and walked over and peeked in the box. She carefully touched Rhoswen as if she was alive, and then suddenly took her out of the box and held her up and looked at her. She then looked at me and said "she looks so real!" She was really surprised. She then ran with Rhoswen to the back offices and I could hear all the ooohs and aahs from there. It felt like forever before she came back with my little girl. Then a few Arab men arrived and they were like, can we touch her, she is so real, ...There were almost worse than women, hahaha. And there I stood on the other side of the counter and I so badly wanted to hold my little Rhoswen too. By then I have only seen her from a distance. The lady did not want to let go of her, lol. After everybody had a look at Rhoswen, the old man told her to put the baby back in the box. She then wanted to take a picture and only then gave her back-but very reluctantly. She absolutely loved Rhoswen.

Only then I got my precious little elfling and could hold her and looked at her for the very first time. She was jut the most beautiful little thing. The old man then told me to put her back in the box, lol, I told him that I would carry her but he insisted, he said he did not want the "baby" to be damaged and that she would be safer in the box. Out of respect for the lovely old man, I wrapped her in her blanket and he took her from me and put her back in the box ever so carefully. ..He handled her like a real baby, awwww...that was so sweet.

As soon as we got in the car, I got her out of the box again, lol. She is just so precious, I could not stop looking at her. Her hair is soooo soft and absolutely amazing. Her skin is sooooo soft and I was so happy that you did not use the mat sealer on her, I love how soft her skin feels. And her skin tones and eyes are simply amazing! I'm sure that's why everyone loved her so much, they kept saying she is so real and her eyes are so real.

Sue thank you, thank you so much for Rhoswen. The people that did not bid any higher on her don't even know what they have missed. She is simply perfect in every way. Both her outfits are gorgeous, I so love the one you made yourself. Thanks again for the most beautiful little elfling. I love her with all my heart and will treasure her always. She is definitely a keeper...I have always admired your babies, for many years now. Finally I have one of your babies and I'm over the moon with her. Your babies are amazing indeed.

From Illinois

Hello Susan!! Technically, this page should be blank because I AM SPEECHLESS!!! My baby is MAGNIFICENT! Oh my gosh Oh my gosh Oh my GOSH!!! She is so beautiful & sweet...You are an incredible artist! Every finger looks separate & real, even when they are joined by vinyl between them. I am amazed. The perfection of the shadowing is exquisitely perfect. EVERYWHERE on this baby all shading and shadowing adds enormously to her look of realness. I have been sitting with her, just staring with awe and wonder. I would ask "how do you do that (make your babies look truly REAL)?!" but since I have an artist's background, I do know how you did it, and therefore, I do know what an enormous amount of meticulous work you did! And that hair---so soft and honey colored--so babylike it's amazing! It would take me a novel to describe all of the infinite, artistic wonder of my angel!...Well, I will close for now. I am literally breathless...Thinking of you with humble gratitude.

From Washington

Hi :-) Just wanted to tell you that Gus arrived today. He is absolutely perfect! I love him...I couldn't be happier. Your work is beautiful and his packaging was so nicely done as well...(and in a second email): I can't tell you enough how much I love him. His coloring and his hair are gorgeous. He looks so realistic that when my grand daughter came home from school today she through he was real at first. We just spent the last hour dressing and cuddling him.

From Texas

I received Erich today. Your work is outstanding. Erich is amazingly lifelike. His hair is perfection, it takes no effort for it to look completely natural. You are extremely talented. I know I will enjoy this baby.

From Virginia

Saoirse arrived safely just 1/2 hr. ago and to say she is "perfection" would be an understatement--she's absolutely adorable and gorgeous!!! I just LOVE her!!! She is so REAL!!! I will be leaving glowing feedback for you today. You have such a gift for bringing her to life---so thankful that I won her...she will be cherished!!!! Her clothing is beautiful and perfect too!!! So many sweet items. Thank you so much!!!

From the UK

Dear Sue, Well our beautiful girl has arrived. What can I say?! She is magnificent, totally perfect in every detail-I simply adore her! ...honestly Sue, I am over the moon! What a perfect baby. You are such a talented lady. Her clothes are simply stunning and she will look amazing in my vintage pram... I can't thank you enough and I am so pleased that I found her. I am amazed at her hair, wow, perfection, everything is so lovely even the smell when opening the box, packaged to perfection.