www.babeland.com
Current Grade: B+
Review Summary:
Babeland is a top-notch online toy store in every respect. This “by women, for women” store has a great selection of products, within many categories to meet the needs and desires of just about every type of sex toy shopper out there. The tone of the website creates a very accessible environment for those new to the sex toy market, but is also savvy enough to satisfy the experienced sex toy buyer as well. Pricing is reasonable, there are many useful features to the website itself, live customer service is available, and privacy is a priority, including discreet shipping. Babeland gift cards are also available. It’s no surprise that they’ve been around since 1993 and have continued to build on their success in the ever-increasing and ever-competitive sex toy market.
Pros: Good selection of products, “by women-for women”, great info and resources, discreet/annoymous
Cons: No lingere or jewelry, Paypal payment not available, no “sort by” options in search function
Criteria used to calculate Grade (see more info on our grading system here.):
Quantity of Products = 9
Variety of Categories = 8
Product Information = 8
Frequent new product releases = 9
Prices/value = 9
Site Navigation/ease of use = 9
Useful features = 9
Delivery/Shipping options = 8
Customer Service/Tech Support = 9
Return Policies = 9
TOTAL = 88 (B+)
Item Categories Available:
Adult books, adult DVDs, adult video on demand, bachelorette party items, BDSM/bondage, brand name products, budget/bargain items, condoms, costumes, gay sex toys, jewelry, lesbian sex toys, lubes/lotions/candles, novelties/gifts/games, sex toys for couples, sex toys for men, sex toys for women, deluxe sex toys and audio erotica.
Website Features:
Articles, blog, brick and mortar stores, confidentiality/privacy policy, discreet shipping, “how to” guides, international shipping, live customer service, merchant pays for return shipping, newsletter/RSS feeds, passion parties, regular promotions/deals, reviews/ratings, search function, security/SSL, shipping rates available, information about events at the store locations.
Shipping Options (within the US):
UPS and USPS Priority Mail
Payment Options:
Visa, Mastercard, Amex, check, money order, Babeland Gift Card