>>6731056It is possible, especially in the 1/4 scale.
You might need to shop around a bit and maybe go for second-hand, but it's very much possible to have a nice looking doll for that price.
Also, you don't have to get your doll perfect right away.
You can still spend 250$ now and, in a few months, buy some more stuff. Finishing a doll is a marathon, not a sprint.
Here are two links for you to check out in case you want to buy new:
https://denofangels.com/doawiki/index.php?title=BJDs_Under_%24300!
http://bluekitsune.tumblr.com/post/102369161240/dolls-for-300-or-less