Do you prefer to buy sex toys from online or regular stores and why?

Contributor: SexyTabby SexyTabby
I voted both because our local store is extremely limited. Where it's always nice to walk in and check things out, see if they have any new stuff and buy gag gifts (cuz I never know what gag to get til I'm staring at it) I like the privacy and availability of larger inventories online.
11/09/2010
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
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Originally posted by LicentiouslyYours
I prefer online stores because the selection and quality is far superior to what's available in toy stores where I live. It's also more discreet, with better access to discounts and sales, and of course... the thousands of reviews that tell ... more
Yes, and no skeevy people staring at you.

I've been to toy shops (smaller...not chains) that are very nice and don't mind to shop there at all. The sales people are very nice and helpful and everything is nice and clean. But there are bigger chains in our area that are seedy and kind of gross. I won't go in there.
11/09/2010
Contributor: leatherlover leatherlover
I have been in three sex stores, and only one of them was nice (but way overpriced.) I definitely prefer buying products online, for getting to read reviews, product information, and getting to get exactly what I want.
11/13/2010
Contributor: Kimbertrees Kimbertrees
I only buy online. I want to get my money's worth and you can't always do that in stores. Online you can research the products and read countless reviews on the items before buying them. Not to mention that with my favorite coupon site I always get at least 20% off of my purchase wherever I shop from. I prefer buying lingerie in stores though. the few times that I have bought online I've almost always ended up somehow getting something a tad bit to big or to small. I'd rather try something on before buying it.
11/15/2010
Contributor: kermi91 kermi91
More variety and I don't have to deal with the some of the awkward staring...
11/15/2010
Contributor: Lavendar Menace Lavendar Menace
I much prefer online stores. They have a better selection. You can find anything online! Plus, it's private and convenient [get it delivered right to your door!] AND online stores usually have better prices.

I've bought stuff at a brick and mortar store, but I felt like I was being watched.
11/15/2010
Contributor: tim1724 tim1724
I like being able to see things in person before buying them, but I end up buying online about half the time. For one thing, you can usually get better deals online. And also, I have to drive 40 minutes to get to a store with a decent selection, as the stores closer to me only sell crap.
12/02/2010
Contributor: PuplePleasures PuplePleasures
Both but mainly online (edenfantasys). Online for return policy and reviews; in store for seeing the actual product in person.
12/04/2010
Contributor: Airekah Airekah
I prefer online stores because they are generally cheaper and you don't have to spend hours in a store where dirty perverted men beg you to meet them at the glory hole.
12/08/2010
Contributor: Rckt56 Rckt56
Online store, like EF, has such a large knowledge base, I mean when you walk into a sex store, there's no telling how something will perform or work with all to really base anything off of is the store employee and the packaging. Here lies a huge mass of information so one will actually know how the product will perform. Sure, you can't look at it in person, but I think the review and user base makes online purchasing by far and none the way to go!
12/14/2010
Contributor: sbon sbon
I prefer online. There is a larger selection and better quality products. I also like being able to read reviews before I purchase a toy. I especially like buying from Eden because of all the information on safety as well. Discretion is also always an important factor.
12/23/2010
Contributor: Navigator Navigator
I buy online because:

It's generally cheaper, even with shipping accounted for.
I get to sit at my computer and read reviews, comparison shop, and see who has the best deal.
There's a much wider selection.
The toys are usually way better quality.
I don't have to deal with the people who work there (though the sex shop at the town I used to live in had one girl who I went to high school with at the register--she was actually really cool! XD)

Most of all, though, the town I live in at the moment is utterly devoid of a sex toy store. Even a bad one.
12/24/2010
Contributor: misslady misslady
Online for better selection and prices
12/29/2010
Contributor: married with children married with children
online is best. you can take your time and "window" shop, read the reviews, and make sure you get just what you want.
12/29/2010
Contributor: carmend carmend
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Originally posted by Inga mk
Online stores vs Regular stores - comments on advantages and disadvantages are highly appreciated
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12/30/2010
Contributor: carmend carmend
Quote:
Originally posted by Inga mk
Online stores vs Regular stores - comments on advantages and disadvantages are highly appreciated
i think online stores through provide very good service.i am taking online stores service because i have no time for go to regular stores, in this service through provide good quality and see different type of items. last weekend i was found online dating partner at link this site.so online stores or online dating service its good for me.
12/30/2010
Contributor: MildOats MildOats
I really don't like shopping online, because it makes me nervous, much more so than any embarrassment from going into a physical store. Why? Mailing lists.

Eden Fantasys has been very good about not sending me junk email catalogs or putting me on mailing lists that send stuff to my home. However, I have had that experience with a lot of other places. There is nothing worse than your neighbors seeing a colorful catalog sitting by your mail slot. This seems to happen with at least half of the places I have mail-ordered from, and I have no idea why they think this helps their business (obviously it must, or they wouldn't do it.)

Anyway, so I do order online now only at specific retailers, but I often will pay a little more to buy in a physical store, just knowing that 1) I can pay cash, so it's not traceable and 2) I have zero worries about them sending me junk mail.

By the way, the apartment I rent now had a previous tenant who got on a mailing list. I don't know him, but now I have his name permanently associated with gay porn videos because that's what kind of catalogs keep ending up in my mailbox.
12/30/2010
Contributor: C4ss C4ss
I definitely prefer buying online.
12/30/2010
Contributor: dv8 dv8
I buy some online and some in reputable brick and mortar stores. I like it when saleswomen start talking about which toys they like to use and why.
01/03/2011
Contributor: PuplePleasures PuplePleasures
Both, but mainly online.
01/04/2011
Contributor: guard083 guard083
We live in the middle of nowhere and its easier for us to order online so we dont have to drive super far to get them except the post office which is nothing and the nearest store is a pretty decent ride away from us
01/11/2011
Contributor: Beaners Beaners
I like both. Although I can understand why a lot of people say that they like online, judging from some of the skeevy sex shops I've been in. There's a very nice woman-owned sexuality boutique 10 minutes away from me and I love going there. I like being able to see what I'm buying before I commit. It's particularly nice if I'm worried about the size of something or whatnot.
01/11/2011
Contributor: A Closet Slut (aka nipplepeople) A Closet Slut (aka nipplepeople)
Well, I buy online, but it's just because in my country it's cheaper to do it like that.
01/24/2011
Contributor: danellejohns danellejohns
I have to do it online. I actually get embarrassed buying panties and bras in the stores. There is no way I could buy a toy. Weird huh?
01/27/2011
Contributor: IndependentlyHappy IndependentlyHappy
I prefer to buy online, because it is MUCH easier (especially on sites like Eden ) to know what you are getting. Eden and other sites list all of the specs of each toy from an unbiased perspective; if you're looking at toy packaging in a store, you're very likely to be misinformed since manufacturers can get away with deceptive advertising (TPR silicone being labeled as just "silicone", etc.). Plus, I don't have thousands of reviews at my fingertips when I browse in a sex shop, either.
01/28/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
By and large, I'll be buying from EF, but there's just something about taking my wife to Spartacus (who also has products available on this web site) and buying something to use that night.
01/28/2011
Contributor: BluePixi BluePixi
Online, I would have to drive to a larger city to go to a B&M store so it just hasn't happened yet.
01/28/2011
Contributor: Linga Linga
I picked mainly online because I usually do buy online but I have no problem going into a actual toy store, it's just hard to find ones without creepy guys behind the counter peering at you hehe
01/28/2011
Contributor: indiglo indiglo
I prefer getting my toys here at Eden. As others have said the prices are better and I always, always, always appreciate all the reviews. They have been extremely helpful to me, and you can't get reviews in a real store!
01/29/2011
Contributor: null null
I normally shop online, but the boy and I still like to visit the local sex shop down the road every once in a while. It's the biggest one in the state and sometimes has amazing deals, I got the ONO Cleo for $10!
01/29/2011