| Today, people are growing more aware of their | | | | to order by both online and offline methods. |
| sexuality, and thanks to these little gizmos | | | | Offline methods of ordering are via fax or |
| and the internet, sex toys can be delivered | | | | telephone orders. Granted, you may or may not |
| discreetly and conveniently to your doorstep. | | | | want to order offline, but this ensures that |
| The sex toys industry has come a long way | | | | you are not buying from a ghost company with |
| with manufacturers constantly improving on | | | | no one but computers running the store. |
| the quality and the tremendous range of their | | | | |
| products. | | | | - The store should accept more than one form |
| | | | of payment. The store should accept payment |
| Different individuals will have different | | | | by check and credit card. Reason being check |
| needs and motivations for buying sex toys. No | | | | payments are at a lower risk of fraud because |
| matter what your preferences are, whether it | | | | checks are much easier for the authorities to |
| is bondage, costumes, or novelty items, there | | | | trace. Scam artists normally avoid receiving |
| is a huge following of people who appreciate | | | | check payments. |
| such sexual preferences and the toys catered | | | | |
| for them. | | | | - It is a given that secure shopping is |
| | | | important. Only buy from stores that offer |
| Suppose you've decided what you want, and | | | | secure ordering. This is safe because even if |
| perhaps ready to make a purchase. However, We | | | | your credit card details are intercepted |
| know that walking into a physical sex toy | | | | during transmission, it cannot be read. |
| shop can be a wee bit intimidating or even | | | | |
| embarrassing for some. Fortunately for many | | | | - Good customer service. You can test their |
| of us, the online sex toys store is | | | | customer service by sending an email to |
| especially suited for this. | | | | enquire about a product. If they don't |
| | | | respond to you, chances are they will also be |
| However, going about selecting the right | | | | slow to act on return requests. Too many |
| online store can be a bit of a chore itself. | | | | times we have put up with these types of |
| There are many concerns that you need to | | | | sloppy customer service. It is your right as |
| address before buying from an online store. | | | | a consumer to receive proper service and |
| After all, not all online stores might be | | | | support. |
| legitimate or provide good service. In order | | | | |
| to soothe the nervous buyer, here are a few | | | | - Freebies. Everybody likes free stuff such |
| guidelines in selecting the right online | | | | as free gifts or free shipping. Although it |
| store. By practicing these simple but safe | | | | does not make or break a store's reputation, |
| methods, you will be able to reduce the | | | | it does show that the store values their |
| possibility of online scams and fraud. | | | | customers by proactively seeking customer |
| | | | satisfaction. |
| So, what do we look for in an online store? | | | | |
| | | | - The store provides money back guarantees. |
| - Always look for an "About Us" page. Never | | | | Sex toy stores should carry a minimum 30 days |
| buy from a store that does not openly provide | | | | money back guarantee. However, due to |
| information such as their location, company | | | | sanitary requirements of sex toys, money back |
| information, as well as a contact telephone | | | | guarantees apply only for unopened products. |
| number for customer inquiries. | | | | Afterall, you wouldn't want to buy |
| | | | merchandise which have been used by someone |
| - The online store should accept more than | | | | else, would you? |
| one mode of ordering. You should be allowed | | | | |