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>>16580300
I wouldn't limit the search to only DDH-01, DDH-10 are also made for MDD bodies and they tend to go for less on average (as they don't require too much modding to get rid of the notorious 01 mouth).

I get what you're saying with the wig and outfit they use to present the heads tends to put you off kilter once you have it in your hands. I try to only go for auctions that show pictures of the side of the head as pictures without any wig on. It's easier to gauge weather you can do your own thing with it that way.
Or you if you really like the look of the doll as a whole, try to emulate it by getting a similar wig/eye/clothes.
A lot of pictures are over-saturated, I honestly recommend the Normal skin as the body is cheaper (in auctions) and there are more heads available. In real life normal skin is still very pale. I have both and the SemiWhite skin doesn't look as good in comparison.

As proxy service site I recommend From Japan. I've been using them for years now without any complaints.
They also store your items for 30 days (from date of arrival of the first item), they have low commission fees (300 yen basic forwarding, 700 protection plan). Bank transfer fee is 200 yen I think. And 500 yen for combining any and all items.
They also allow you to set what value is written on the invoice for each individual item. Their packages all go though customs without any charges and my country is pretty strict, just use SAL shipping method (for EMS they always ask for real invoice).

I've got two MDD bodies from Mandarake, one new and one used, Both were in perfect condition. Just make sure you get MDD III body, it's far tighter. Volks is gonna be expensive and you'll definitely have to pay customs.

I have a head from this artist (pic related) and can only recommend them (this auction is for SW head + eyes):
http://page5.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/e213995356
Also, their auctions usually end at around 10k unless there's one crazy stubborn bidder.