Ways to Save on American Girl Dolls & Accessories

Posted by My Dallas Mommy on Wednesday, February 17th, 2016 at 7:30 PM
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Ways to Save on American Girl

Ways to Save on American Girl Dolls & Accessories

If you have an American Girl Fan in your house, then you are very aware of the sticker shock!  Here are some tips and ways to save on American Girl Dolls and accessories.

Look for Sales

Sales on dolls are VERY rare, but they do happen!  Each year the American Girl Website runs a Cyber Monday Sale. This is one of the few actual sales we see each year. You can save up to 60% off American Girl Books, Accessories, Clothing and more during this sale. Typically the only thing we don’t see marked down are the dolls. Sometimes you’ll see a sale in early November right before Black Friday.  Throughout the year they will also have sales with up to 50% off accessories. Make sure you Sign Up for our Deal Alerts Here.

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Watch Online Garage Sales and Craigslist

Check out yard sales, Facebook for local selling/garage sale groups. You can put an ISO (in search of ad) to let others in your area know what you are looking for.in your local Facebook Garage Sale site or Craigslist.  If you’re able to find a pre-loved doll, the American Girl Store has a Doll Hospital so if your doll has an “injury”, you can admit her to the Doll Hospital and she’ll be carefully handled to protect her from further injury.  For options and pricing, go here or call 1-800-628-5145.

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Buy Knock Offs

You don’t have to spend over $100 to get the same feel of the American Girl doll craze. You can get Our Generation dolls for just $19.99-$24.99 at Target, Dollie and Me dolls for around $24.99 at Kohl’s during a sale. When it comes to clothing, there are some great sales on the Mommy and Me Clothing line on Zulily, All of these clothes fit the American Girl Dolls and it’s a great way to dress your little girl and doll to match!

Get Crafty

You can always try getting crafty yourself. Head to the craft store and find the supplies you need for simple headbands, scarves, jewelry, and other accessories. The internet is full of fun ideas you can try on your own.

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Shop Accessories on Amazon

You can find a ton of accessories available for Dolls on Amazon and often a lot cheaper. They have everything from wheel chairs to cooking sets, cheer-leading outfits and more available.

Buy Preemie Baby or 18″ Doll Clothing

You can get preemie baby clothing at stores like Carter’s, Kohl’s, Walmart or Target as it should fit your American Girl doll perfectly. Or purchase any knock-off brand clothing for any 18″ doll and it will cost less and should also fit any American Girl doll.

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Collect Mini Dolls

You can get a SET of American Girl Mini Dolls available for a fraction of the cost! These small dolls come with an American Girl Book and are often priced under $20 on Amazon! Check out the complete collection here. 

Try the dollar store

While you won’t find American Girl brand items, you can still find small/doll sized dishes, shoes, and plastic food items the dolls are sure to enjoy!

Get Discounted Retail Gift Cards

Costco has been known to offer discounted cards.  This is a great way to save before even going to the store or buying online! You may be able to find a FOUR pack of $25 American Girl Gift Cards for ONLY $79.99.

Sign Up for American Girl Newsletter

Be sure to sign up for the American Girl Newsletter so you are the first to know about the best sales! As an e-mail subscriber, you will get access to special promotions and premium content, as well as early notification of new products!

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