Are you a "toy snob"?

Contributor: Katelyn Katelyn
I have become extremely snobbish. The first toy I ever bought was a hard plastic vibrator, I would never use that (let alone orgasm from it) nowadays. I think being on EF for a year+ has definitely helped out my tastes. I only buy certain materials and my fave brands are...

Aslan
Coquette
Seven 'til Midnight
njoy
Tantus
Jopen
SSA Glass
leaf

But I don't think it is always about money. I mean I have all the icicles and the average ones run me about 20ish bucks. I don't think they are super pricey items, but they are of high quality.

For any vibes though, I definitely agree. I would rather have one great silicone vibe than 20 shitty ones. Easier to keep clean too!

For BDSM gear, I am the ultimate snob. Unless it is simple and reusable (DIY items), then it must be high quality. The whips and floggers on EF are mostly geared towards beginners though, so I can see why most of them aren't my favorite brands. I love the Aslan products on here, and bought the JackBoot Paddle just to have because it is adorable- not for actual use. It is a bit flimsy.
12/22/2012
Contributor: Trysexual Trysexual
I'm not snobby
12/22/2012
Contributor: Apirka Apirka
In the past, I wasn't. But now? I'm definitely a total toy snob. I will not buy a "cheap" toy; if it's not silicone (no TPR/TPE crap), glass, or metal, I won't even consider it (I'm not a fan of wood after trying it because it's too light for me); if it requires batteries, nope, I only buy rechargeable or maybe a plug in; if I don't like the shape or color, nope, forget about it; etc etc etc. And I won't buy anything that I'm not 1,000% sure about it fitting/working for me...I don't absolutely have to have every single new thing that pops up just because it's "new". Heck, I'm so much of a snob that I even cleared a huge portion of my collection out because I don't want things hanging around that aren't up to par and only kept the best stuff that I liked/worked for me (I even got rid of very nice/luxury/expensive toys because they weren't good enough ).

Hell, I'm even a snob when it comes to massage candles! I had never used one before, so instead of getting a cheaper one to make sure I would like it, I went and bought what I (and many others) considered the best that Eden had to offer, the Jimmyjane Afterglow candles. And now I have almost all of them (well, I gave away the 2 scents so far that weren't "me").

Now if only I was a snob when it comes to lube...hahaha. Well, if I was, I would be using the LELO one, but I've never tried it and I don't think it would measure up for me (and I've considered the quite expensive Pjur, but some of my favorite toys are silicone and I don't want to chance ruining them...and Pjur's water lube, well, glycerin doesn't bother me, but I don't want that in my lube). And forget about Sliquid. Don't like that at all! And my bits don't like it either.

I don't even buy lingerie here anymore because I don't like having tons of it, and what little I do have, I want very nice, luxury stuff (and the few LELO pieces available here...I don't like the only color available here...now if they got the black chemise in and the LELO tap shorts, that would be a different story ).
12/22/2012
Contributor: shorejen9 shorejen9
We just started our collection so I'm not too snobby .... Yet. Lol
12/22/2012
Contributor: Zandrock Zandrock
Im a toy snob
12/22/2012
Contributor: nikki0668 nikki0668
I don't think I'm too snobbish about toys yet. I'm still exploring different types of toys.
12/22/2012
Contributor: Incendiaire Incendiaire
I'm a material snob really; I'll try most things as long as they're safe and don't stink.
12/22/2012
Contributor: jr2012 jr2012
sure I'm a snob for materials/features/des ign, but that doesn't necessarily mean it needs to be a luxury brand or very expensive.

Actually, I think the design is my biggest snob category. I just want everything to be good looking, and this is a time where I can make that reality!
12/22/2012
Contributor: Bethy Cassatt Bethy Cassatt
I am very snobby about toy material, but past that, nope.
12/22/2012
Contributor: Meltingfish Meltingfish
I'm pretty new to most toys, and I'm a poor college student, so I'm not terribly snobby. I do appreciate quality though.
12/22/2012
Contributor: Allstars316 Allstars316
no not yet
12/23/2012
Contributor: Living Doll Living Doll
Yep, I'm a big ol' toy snob too.
12/23/2012
Contributor: Rod Ronald Rod Ronald
I'm more of a snob when it comes to finding unique and unusual toys. It's getting harder and harder to find something new and kick ass.
12/23/2012
Contributor: invisiblehat invisiblehat
I'm new to toys, so my attitude so far is a) keep it relatively inexpensive so I can try things out but b) don't compromise on safety. This means my purchases so far have been are in the twenty to fifty dollar range.
12/24/2012
Contributor: Alyona Alyona
I can be snobby when it comes to most things, but not everything.
12/24/2012
Contributor: LoneOokami LoneOokami
Im pretty snobby when it comes to materials but otherwise I dont care
05/23/2013
Contributor: oneeyedoctopus oneeyedoctopus
I don't have a huge collection. But what I do have is nice.
05/23/2013
Contributor: srexom srexom
occasionally I am but generally it's relational to the price.
05/23/2013
Contributor: TJtheMadHatter TJtheMadHatter
I've become snobby, mainly about materials. I'm a freak for silicone.
05/23/2013
Contributor: leanright69 leanright69
More so each day.
05/23/2013
Contributor: DolphinGirl DolphinGirl
I am definitely a material snob - silicone, glass, or metal for me! Anything else just makes me cringe!
05/23/2013
Contributor: SecretKinksters SecretKinksters
Starting to be come a real toy snob!
05/23/2013
Contributor: RonLee RonLee
Material and design snob here.
05/23/2013
Contributor: BrittaniMaree BrittaniMaree
if I like it I buy it
05/24/2013
Contributor: SydneyScreams SydneyScreams
It depends on what it is!!
05/24/2013
Contributor: ViVix ViVix
Quote:
Originally posted by Dawn (Lilac Distraction)
Most of us are totally spoiled when it comes to toys and have a much, much, much larger collection than "the normal person".

I was thinking about it, and I'm a total toy snob. I refuse to buy anything insertable that's not ... more
I'm snobby for most things, but not all. Lately, I've become used to toys that can be sterilized. It's not all that I buy, but I won't spend very much on anything else.
05/25/2013
Contributor: Nezzie13 Nezzie13
I'm snobby about materials, power, and types of vibrations. All my other preferences are based on my personal needs and/or paranoia

I've started to look at luxury vibes though, so we'll see!

Edit: Just thought about my mom making fun of me for wanting a dildo that was made in Madrid; "You can't even buy normal sex toys?! You're a snob."
05/25/2013