If Julie is his favorite, there may be a choice to make: Julie (favorite), or PC—Kirsten, Samantha, Molly, Felicity, Addy, or Josefina. It’s possible that when he says “original PC Julie” he may mean “pre-BeForever Julie with original meet outfit.” Maybe you can subtly feel him out to clarify. Julie has been a very popular doll since her introduction, and is widely available in the secondary market (eBay, Mercari, etc.) in a variety of conditions. Based on posts in this forum, you should be able to find a naked Julie in good condition for less than $50 (possibly significantly less). Her original meet outfit is also available on the secondary market; a Julie wearing her original meet outfit shouldn’t be hard to find. Here’s an original meet outfit with partial accessories: https://www.ebay.com/itm/266163613296?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=266163613296&targetid=1531876742078&device=m&mktype=pla&googleloc=9014154&poi=&campaignid=19851828444&mkgroupid=145880009014&rlsatarget=pla-1531876742078&abcId=9307249&merchantid=114839126&gbraid=0AAAAAD_QDh_qmWM16a63qXBVNZsG2vvqm&gclid=Cj0KCQiAmNeqBhD4ARIsADsYfTcWPi_1yY5Dzsg4aXnjahqA_0OLe6NCdU2u8LcKzpcbXv5uMkcWResaAoqCEALw_wcB Julie isn’t one of my must-haves; I looked at this listing and don’t know what may be missing from the accessories. This Julie comes in a box (she’s listed as “used”, though) and wears her original outfit (no hat or purse though) but is missing her sandals. https://www.ebay.com/itm/274909889023?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=274909889023&targetid=1515324492874&device=m&mktype=pla&googleloc=9014154&poi=&campaignid=19851828444&mkgroupid=145880009174&rlsatarget=pla-1515324492874&abcId=9307249&merchantid=115321307&gbraid=0AAAAAD_QDh_qmWM16a63qXBVNZsG2vvqm&gclid=Cj0KCQiAmNeqBhD4ARIsADsYfTciaDXYyrY48YJVB-SSq1dGxgWvtlB83G-i0oWpS3_mFKVHKa3ReJgaAsdjEALw_wcB This Julie, with “complete meet outfit and accessories” is sold in a box and her hair looks good. Her face is a little shiny IMO and face paint may be a bit faded. She’s as expensive as buying a brand-new Julie in her current meet outfit with accessories, but you only have to pay shipping for one package and you’ll also get everything (appears her book isn’t included). One sandal has a broken elastic. https://www.ebay.com/itm/335043490082?chn=ps&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1akWRaeZqSAO_lyIm82OF4Q25&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=335043490082&targetid=1587268787897&device=m&mktype=pla&googleloc=9014154&poi=&campaignid=19894961968&mkgroupid=148855406073&rlsatarget=pla-1587268787897&abcId=9307911&merchantid=6296724&gbraid=0AAAAAD_QDh9Cv_BTObJTm2bS3Xth34E-S&gclid=Cj0KCQiAmNeqBhD4ARIsADsYfTfgW6gvsZVYXRvNbeB46CIXWSQLtzEpsoXknpunngTuPf6XXrxYzdYaAkAPEALw_wcB Do several searches to see what’s available and what kind of prices are being asked before making a decision. Good luck! More on reddit.com

Julie I got for Christmas 2009 when i was 9, and shes in surprisingly good condition for a child's play. I used to have a massive collection of Julie's clothes, accessories, most distinctly in my memory Mollie's green velvet dress, but over the last 11 years all the pieces seem to have gone missing in my house and I only have this dress left. I'm going to look for Julie's original meet outfit and try and restore her to the way I remember getting her that Christmas day. More on reddit.com

There are lots of dolls who could have either "American Girl" or "Pleasant Company" face molds, because they used the Pleasant Company ones until they wore out. Both would have been in use on the Josefina face mold when Julie came out. More on reddit.com

I feel like I may get the side eye from some folks but I absolutely can’t stand Kit or Courtney. Kit’s doll is just really not my favorite. I hated her when I was young first getting into AG and nothing has changed 13 years later. I’m also not a fan of either of her meet outfits, but I do think the other outfits in her collection are really cute. Especially the pre-Beforever era outfits and accessories. Courtney is just incredibly boring to me and she looks too similar to Maryellen IMO. I’m not the biggest fan of any of her outfits aside from the cardigan from her mix and match collection and her pj sets. Give her freckles, a new eyebrow shape, literally anything additional to make her slightly more unique. The 80’s fashion trends just aren’t my fav so I think that’s where a lot of my issues with her come from too. But again, these are all just my opinions and not a personal attack on anyone who may love these dolls! If I had to pick favorites though, I actually really love Julie, Nanea, Caroline, and Marie Grace + Cecile. Julie’s collection is so colorful and cool without being too chaotic like Courtney’s. I will admit I didn’t never connect with her books though. I love her outfits, her original bed, the egg chair, her turquoise car, I think she’s just really fun! Plus I love her silky long hair. I desperately miss the “Best Friends” line with the dolls and I always loved Ivy too. Nanea is a winner for me because I think her face mold is just so endearing and beautiful. She’s a really sweet looking doll. I wish they had an extra outfit or 2 for her collection though. I know a lot of people either love or hate Caroline, and I happen to adore her. It’s those eyes and those ringlet curls! I think she looks angelic and I genuinely wish they never retired her. Her outfits were also so intricate and beautiful with all the different fabrics used, the patterns and colors, I just think she’s gorgeous. Marie Grace is a big winner for me because I love her face mold a lot. It’s really unique and the only true v-shaped face mold from AG. Her pin curls are adorable too. I wasn’t ever a huge fan of the outfits in her collection though. Cecile is overall just so stunning to me. I love her hair, the eye color, and the Sonali mold in general is just super cute to me. Despite not liking Marie Graces outfits that much, I did always love Cecile’s! Cecile’s play set with the bird cage was something I always wanted growing up. More on reddit.com