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