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Instructions
Search the Internet for sites that advertise Gene dolls and accessories, such as the Ashton-Drake Galleries (ashtondrake.com). You can also search online toy stores such as eToys.com.
Become familiar with the available versions of the Gene doll. The Internet offers a wide variety of Gene information.
Determine which version of Gene appeals to you the most. If you are giving her as a gift, consider the gift recipient's personality. Is the gift recipient an aficionado of musicals? Then how about "She'd Rather Dance," the Gene doll that shows Gene dressed for her appearance in a 1940s musical?
Expect to pay from $70 to $100 for each Gene doll still in production. The Gene Marshall dolls are all limited editions, so dolls that have been retired may cost more.
Make sure that the site from which you purchase your doll offers authentic Gene dolls, not look-alikes. Each Gene doll is numbered and comes with a certificate of authenticity.
Look for other Gene-related merchandise, accessories and accessory patterns. These include fashion ensembles, one-of-a-kind dresses, furniture, jewelry, paper doll sets and Gene music CD and video.
Pay for your Gene doll with a credit card. This will allow you to document your purchase and will give you some recourse if you are dissatisfied with it in some way. Only give your credit card information through secure Internet sites.
Check on the estimated delivery time before you order your Gene doll online. If the doll is to be given as a gift, make sure that it will arrive in time for the occasion.
Consider allowing the dealer or retailer to ship your Gene doll directly to the gift recipient. Some companies, for a fee, will gift-wrap your doll and enclose a gift card.
Present your Gene doll in either a gift box or unwrapped and supported by her pedestal. If you decide to leave Gene unwrapped, decorate her with a bow and ribbon.