I haven't had this doll for very long, and have had only a few opportunities to play with her. As such, I don't have a definitive conclusion as to whether this is a good purchase or not; time will tell. That said, at least so far, this doll is delivering on everything I hoped for. I'm happy with how soft she is, especially her ultra-soft breasts; she's definitely a joy to fondle! The articulated fingers feel fairly solid, with the rest of the joints feeling decently tight and smooth, and the doll's overall sculpt and painting are fairly detailed and realistic, right down to the subtle veins. And the Maria face is quite beautiful. Her legs are a little thicker than expected, slightly detracting from her elegance, and I find that there's a bit too much shading along her collarbones for my liking, but neither is a significant issue for me.
What also impressed me was how FanReal packed the doll: a solid cardboard box that was only lightly damaged from shipping, plenty of inner padding, and even a wooden panel and bolt at the top of the box to secure the doll from the neck.
On top of that, David went above and beyond to make this a great experience. After Black Friday traffic delayed shipping of my doll considerably, he upgraded my shipping and even sent me an extra gift for my troubles. Of course, he also provided prompt responses to my questions and concerns. Granted, I've yet to really put this vendor to the test (such as response to serious damage or defects; hopefully won't be necessary), but so far, I'm more than satisfied with this transaction.
