Are you a "toy snob"?

Contributor: Dawn (Lilac Distraction) Dawn (Lilac Distraction)
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Originally posted by CPTInsanity
I've become quite the toy snob when buying for my wife. The only problem I have is a problem in personal stupidity. My favorite material for her is silicone. The problem comes in the fact that all of our favorite lubes are also silicone. With ... more
That's the biggest issue I have. Silicone toys are my favorites, and silicone lubes are so wonderful. The hybrid ones are also really, really nice. You have to pick and choose when it comes to this. I always get frustrated because I love silicone toys for anal. I would never buy anything else, because I really want something that I can sterilize. Silicone lubes are amazing for anal play. It's no fair. I wish they could resolve their differences and just get along.
09/14/2011
Contributor: P'Gell P'Gell
It depends for me. If I'm looking for a specific toy for my needs, I am a bit of a snob, but not a terrible one. I have no problem with TPR, for instance. When it comes to assignments, I'm more flexible. I won't do latex, jelly or Sil-A-Gel, but aside from that, I'm willing to try new things and willing to "take one for the team" when it comes to sampling products and writing reviews.

But, for my own purchases, I prefer higher quality materials, LOTS of power (if it's a powered toy) and I have.... size preferences.

But, when it comes to books, hell yeah, I'm not just a snob, I'm a bitch. I DO NOT like poorly written books, books with an agenda different than what the title and back cover tells us the book is about, I don't like "BDSM" stories that are mushy love stories with a half page of non-specific sex, I don't like descriptive or "educational" sex books that don't do either of these well. In fact, a few of the more "honored" sex writers are far from my favorites, after reading some of their more agenda based or, worse, boring stuff.
09/14/2011
Contributor: Dawn (Lilac Distraction) Dawn (Lilac Distraction)
Quote:
Originally posted by P'Gell
It depends for me. If I'm looking for a specific toy for my needs, I am a bit of a snob, but not a terrible one. I have no problem with TPR, for instance. When it comes to assignments, I'm more flexible. I won't do latex, jelly or ... more
Oh man. I'm the same way with books. I want a book to tell me 100% of what I want to know if super specific detail, but not be a boring read. I also hate books with a bias. Opening Up was that way for me and I wanted to throw it out the window.
09/14/2011
Contributor: oldman oldman
If something works for me, I will opt for the tried and true, regardless of price (to a degree).
09/14/2011
Contributor: Ivy Wilde Ivy Wilde
Yup, EF has definitely taught me to prefer quality toys. If that makes me a snob, then a snob I am.
09/14/2011
Contributor: mizzmilla mizzmilla
The more I buy, the more snobby I become about them.
09/14/2011
Contributor: The Curious Couple The Curious Couple
I have become somewhat of a toy snob, but if a cheap toy gets really good reviews I'll most likely purchase it.
09/14/2011
Contributor: married with children married with children
it depends. if it is a new type of toy, i do not mind buying a cheaper one to try it and see if that type will work for us. Then buy a nicer one if we like how it worked.
09/16/2011
Contributor: Sunshineamine Sunshineamine
I found out right away after I bought a jelly piece of crap that I love silicone and have many silicone toys and prefer that. I just recently discovered and fell in love with glass so I believe I am becoming more and more of a toy snob. I do have 2 TPR toys that I like a lot and since I don't share I am okay with that since there performance is wonderful. But otherwise I want safe luxurious materials.
09/16/2011
Contributor: queengina queengina
Of coarse only the best for me.
12/09/2011
Contributor: Why Why
I generally want the best, but I can't always afford it. And sometimes the toys I want or that are the functionality I want aren't the safest materials.
12/09/2011
Contributor: jedent jedent
i'm snobby when it comes to materials, and i enjoy vrooms. but i will give cheap $10 a chance, at least.
12/09/2011
Contributor: shcoo shcoo
I'm sort of new to the game, but color, design, and other aesthetics are important to me.
12/09/2011
Contributor: Sir Sir
It really depends on what it's for. I am that way more so about insertables or impact implements, but external vibrators, not so much.
12/09/2011
Contributor: Cookie Monster Mike Cookie Monster Mike
I am somewhat snobby but nothing too extreme
12/09/2011
Contributor: ToyGurl ToyGurl
it depends on the type of toy
12/09/2011
Contributor: Love Perpetua Love Perpetua
I guess I'm kind of a toy snob. I only want my toys to be made of super safe materials (silicone, glass, wood, stainless steel - although I'll buy things that contain plastic if they are high quality. I also only buy rechargeable or plug in vibes.
12/09/2011
Contributor: Paula Paula
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Originally posted by Kkay
I have a limited income when it comes to luxuries, so I want to be sure that what I'm getting is the best I can. I'd rather have one good vibrator instead of five mediocre ones.
Agreed, quality trumps quantity every time and I'm willing to splurge on the best I can afford.
12/09/2011
Contributor: Paula Paula
Quote:
Originally posted by Kkay
I have a limited income when it comes to luxuries, so I want to be sure that what I'm getting is the best I can. I'd rather have one good vibrator instead of five mediocre ones.
Agreed, quality trumps quantity every time and I'm willing to splurge on the best I can afford.
12/09/2011
Contributor: hyperballad hyperballad
I'm definitely a snob about materials and aesthetics, but I'll give pretty much anything a chance.
12/09/2011
Contributor: PeachieClean PeachieClean
I wouldn't really say that I'm a snob, but if it has an icky smell or it's something I have to use with a condom I'll typically pass. I'm latex sensitive and other condoms are kinda spendy to be using nearly every day. I also won't buy anything that isn't pretty because I have to look at it every time I open that drawer. If it's ugly, I'm not going to want to use it.
12/09/2011
Contributor: Chirple Chirple
I guess I'm a snob in that I'd rather pay $60+ for a quality toy than $20 and have it die a few days/months later.

I wouldn't say bullets and traditional slimline vibes are beneath me, but they just don't appeal to me - I feel the industry is coming out with great innovations in more aesthetic and ergonomic stuff and I want in on it.

I'm an aesthetics snob, but I always am. I love good design and I want it in my toys, too. I don't want to buy an ugly toy. I really wish I could make myself buy the Wahl, because it sounds like it's amazing. Ugh. Maybe I could paint it - even just a different colour would improve it so much.

I'm a no-have-to-buy-batteri es snob, but I am for any anything.
12/09/2011
Contributor: Diabolical Kitty Diabolical Kitty
I'm only snobby as no nubs and it has to be powerful!
12/10/2011
Contributor: idunshire idunshire
I'm definitely a snob when it comes to looking at other people's collections...
12/11/2011
Contributor: Selective Sensualist Selective Sensualist
I'm a snob when it comes to toy materials. I won't use anything made of jelly. I like silicone, wood (NobEssence), glass, metal, and ceramic. I occasionally even like high-quality plastics (such as what FunFactory, LELO, and We-Vibe use).

Design is of paramount importance to me, and I strongly favor companies that make highly ergonomic designs to intensely stimulate my G-spot (such as Jollies, NobEssence, and Njoy). Innovation always gets high points from me, too (such as FunFactory, Jopen, and the new Leaf line). Combine these traits with high quality materials, and I'm hooked. Design is one area where I will cut a small amount of slack, as far as toy materials go: if a toy has something special to offer in terms of design, I will buy it if it is made of TPR (though I won't even consider it if it's made of jelly, no matter how enticing I find it). Also, I strongly, strongly prefer rechargeables. The toys I have bought that run on batteries just never get used. I don't store my toys with batteries in them, and I absolutely hate having to load batteries into them before I play. Plus, I hate buying batteries and storing them.

Oh, and vibrator companies that do all of the above and also make an ongoing effort to upgrade the intensity and depth of their vibrations get bonus points from me!

Yeah. I suppose I'd have to say I'm a toy snob, for the most part.
12/11/2011
Contributor: sassyNsensual sassyNsensual
I got rid of all the toys that did make the cut lol
12/11/2011
Contributor: talon4196 talon4196
My GF is.
12/22/2012
Contributor: Pandwhora Pandwhora
Definitely a toy-snob.
12/22/2012
Contributor: Kat and Aaron(aaron) Kat and Aaron(aaron)
Not really a snob, but I do appreciate quality.
12/22/2012
Contributor: SneakersAndPearls SneakersAndPearls
Definitely a toy snob. Also a tea snob.
12/22/2012