>>10450858
I like to think I've tried them all, from $30 To Alice dresses, to $150 Kidsyoyo almost-replica btssb, to $150 fullsets, to $150 fancy dresses, to $300 Krad Lanrete, to $500 near-replica coat sets. I've also seen expensive Elpress and Classical Puppets from other girls in my comm.
I'm still very unimpressed by taobao. For some reason people keep assuming I'm talking about $30 dresses even when I directly say I'm not impressed by Krad's quality. I don't know why folks are so happy to bitch about AP polyester but put Krad's poly on a pedestal, really.
Elpress and Classical are highly detailed but the girls who owned them said some of the seams were itchy, unlined and in weird places. OTT ruffles aren't my thing though so I can't really judge.
>>10450652
Problem with taobao prints is not how clear the print is, it's the method they use, it's usually surface-printed so it doesn't hold up as well as brand's method over the years.
As for brand print, it can be pretty crisp on smooth poly, but that's the exact same poly people complain feels plasticky. I have to admit a lot of dresses look better when they chose to use a more textured fabric, it gives a more interesting feel to a dress.
I have no issues with taobao by the way. The creativity, meme dresses and cheap prices are great. I still buy taobao filler pieces and accessories. It's just my honest opinion that the quality doesn't quite catch up to brand's.