I want to get into BJDs...but I don't know where to start.  Any advice on how to get started or where to buy?

I'm still a newbie too but I got mine from http://www.dollndoll.com/ 

There's also quite afew places on Taobao you can buy them too. I joined a group order with some friends and I got a wig and some shoes for my Claudia 

I know there's lots of other sites but I can't remember them though 

you can go to Luts...i dont own a bjd but they have some nice looking ones...including my beloved Mia who is out of stock *cries*

bobobie are the cheapest I've seen, but also the more expensive the nicer the quality. You'll want double-joined dolls.

I've got my eye on a crobi doll, they're expensive.

If you're just getting started I reccomend an Obitsu (probably a 21-27cm). They aren't that exspensive if you just want something to practice on. The site I ordered mine from was junkyspot.com  They come separately. Body, head, eyes, wig, clothes. for mine I bought her eyes, hair, head, and body all separate and just made her clothing. A bigger doll with face-up and clothing is going to cost a lot of money. Especially since the bigger dolls are usually made of resin. Junkyspot also has a forum you can look at or ask questions on. All of the members are really nice (just don't mention mimiwoo on there).