Just going to toss my two cents in, being a commissionable artist myself.
Dreamy Doll-If you feel more comfortable actually flying to a destination to drop off a doll head to be painted, then, more power to you! BUT most doll artists take a few weeks to complete a face-up/repaint so maybe your best bet would be to find someone local...unless you're ready for a long stay
Also...keep in mind that EVERY community has bad apples and given the massive amount of online trading, buying, selling and commissioning that goes on in the BJD community, the 'crime rate' is pretty darn low.
Now...back on topic....lol
I hope invie is ok and that nothing has happened to her!