I haven't really bought much from other sex shops online, but recently I've gone around and found toys available elsewhere that aren't on EF. I don't really know how to judge if they are good or not, so I hope other people reply to this thread...

I look on Eden first. Eden doesn't carry a lot of stuff that appeals to me on the BDSM side so I might go to something like Madame S. Bottom line for me- Mother of 2, family, living in CA. I don't have a hell of lot of time or money. Most of the time I'm reading or planning reviews. By that metric- I owe Eden a fair amount of loyalty when I am shopping, and I use my discounts here when I do buy toys. Last time I spent money I bought over $200, but I bought everything here.

I love browsing actual shops though.

It depends. Usually, if the price difference is small, I'll stick with EF because I trust them implicitly. But if it's a major price difference that I could never get with a discount, and if the shop is at least moderately reliable, I'll go with the other shop. If I have no references whatsoever as to shop's reliability, I won't buy from them at all. I've also "cheated on EF" a few times and bought items that aren't on the site; just yesterday I bought some tingling cream at a sex toy party that isn't available here at EF.

I stick with Eden, over 90% of the time. Usually if someplace else has a toy cheaper, the difference is negated once I use my discount anyways...so it doesn't matter besides with a couple toys that are much cheaper elsewhere. I probably have more loyalty to Eden than is sane though...

There are a couple toys I really want that Eden doesn't have right now, the Tantus Suction Cup for example. I've not bought it yet, though I really really want it...just putting it off hoping Eden gets it before I end up finally buying it elsewhere. Like I said, more loyalty than is sane...

Hmm. Most of the time when I shop, the price difference is far from negligibly. Perhaps I just have leet skills. LOL

It depends, for me. If I finagle a way to get a substantial discount, I'll happily jump ship and purchase a toy from a less than reputable source. I've bought vibrators from ebay, in the past -- although in that case, they had more than 5 of that single toy in stock, and it was a sterilizable toy.

The first few minutes I'm on a site, I search it for price. After they prove they're not trying to cornhole me, I search for something that proves reputation. An open user format helps -- someplace where consumers are able to freely comment, such as Eden's review system. Or a link to a BBB type profile. I'll often google a business name before I purchase from them, juuust in case it's too good to be true. A surprising number of 'shady' places aren't shady at all... they're just mom&pop style stores that don't know jack about web design/presence.

In any case, I do tend to buy from just Eden. Eden provides me with above average shipping, and average or better prices, a good 8/10. I like feeding the Eden economy, too, because I know if it stays healthy, and continues to make money, they'll continue to provide me with the shipping I adore, at the prices I can live with.

(I sound like I think I can possibly win another contest with this post. :x)

I tend to stick to EF, I can do my reviews and I can get a decent price. Maybe 5% of the time I'll look elsewhere but I won't go to any online shop of ill repute because I can't guarantee what I'll get and then the hassle of returning stuff overseas sucks. Why go through that when I know what I'll get?

I also tend to go by other people's opinions (ie babeland is great and a few other sites.)

There's only one other site I frequent and that's because some days I can pick up a bottle of lube for $4 or get a toy for 50% off- it's a deep discount. For everything else though I stay with Eden's. I make my big purchases here because out of all the other sites I've been to EF's higher quality items are priced lower. I know and I trust this site.

I find that ordering products from the company that makes them is best. They stand behind their product and I know that I'm not purchasing a cheap knock-off.

I like EF because of the community of people, it makes you feel more comfortable around here with the personal reviews ect... I feel like this is a trustworthy site. They always have some promotions or coupon codes here too.

I love EF because it IS the cheapest place around. Can't beat free.

I've found a few that are great prices online and I also trust. I love Twisted Miss! They have some very unique items. I also love every Pipe Dream toy Ive had with my entire heart! I like EF, but I've only gotten cal exotic toys from here so far and they were a serious disaster, but that's not EF'S fault. I usually stick with EF, but can't resist Twisted Miss and they're lingerie!

I shop around, plus I enjoy "window shopping" as my mom always called it. Just looking to see what shops carry and not actually buying anything.

I always shop Eden. I don't go anywhere else!

I used to shop elsewhere, but I only shop at Edenfantasys now!

I don't go to physical shops, but I have searched online shops for the bottom line that I could trust.
but they look shady or theres not good reviews.
Eden is where I go because I can get points and save money and get something for free or almost free (thus getting bottom line ), the reviews are good and so is the community.