Mystery boxes?

Contributor: dv8 dv8
Some other shopping sites sell cheap mystery packages, usually for $1 + shipping. A certain site sells infamous "bags of crap" that can end up being anything from a broken remote control to a high-def TV. Has anyone considered having a similar promotion on EF?
12/08/2011
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Contributor: PeachieClean PeachieClean
I haven't, but that sounds kind of awesome. I'm one for surprises though. It doesn't matter what I end up with, it's the suspense build-up that makes it worth it.
12/08/2011
Contributor: SMichelle SMichelle
I've never gotten a mystery box, but I know people who have. It seems like they're rarely worth it.

I do think it'd be cool EF did something like that, though I'm not sure I'd purchase one.
12/08/2011
Contributor: dv8 dv8
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Originally posted by SMichelle
I've never gotten a mystery box, but I know people who have. It seems like they're rarely worth it.

I do think it'd be cool EF did something like that, though I'm not sure I'd purchase one.
Electronics and tech mystery boxes always give me at least $5 worth of something useful. Even if the items aren't great, I've never felt like I wasted $5.
12/09/2011
Contributor: dlw dlw
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Originally posted by dv8
Some other shopping sites sell cheap mystery packages, usually for $1 + shipping. A certain site sells infamous "bags of crap" that can end up being anything from a broken remote control to a high-def TV. Has anyone considered having a ... more
I gave up on mystery grab bags when I was a kid...I always seemed to end up with crap.
12/09/2011
Contributor: geliebt geliebt
While I like the idea, I generally don't go for them. I'd rather use that money for something that I definitely DO want!
12/11/2011
Contributor: AndroAngel AndroAngel
They're entertaining, but I generally won't go for them if there's a chance I'll get something I couldn't use. So I'd have to pass up EF mystery bags if they did them unless they came with at least a safety rating.
12/11/2011
Contributor: Clandestine Clandestine
I think this would be a good idea only if it contained universally usable accessories or toy accompaniments... Wipes, bullet vibes, lubes, cleaners, covers... Small samples of bath, body and sensual stuff. That sort of thing.

Example, one grab bag could contain a bottle of toy cleaner, several lube sample packets, some Eden wipes, a small container of bath salts and a feather tickler.

If there were grab bags of toys themselves, I wouldn't be as interested because I only like a few materials and a lot of toys don't interest me. I don't have anyone I can give them away to, so it would be wasteful for me.
12/11/2011
Contributor: js250 js250
I think it would be a fun option as one of the free gifts.
12/11/2011
Contributor: llellsee llellsee
I have bought mystery sex toy grab bags from other sites before,ones where they promise you get toys worth at least twice what you pay,am usually pretty pleased with them Really depends on how fussy you are about toy materials etc
12/11/2011
Contributor: eeep eeep
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Originally posted by js250
I think it would be a fun option as one of the free gifts.
I agree with this. Would be a fun option for this, but you would need to be able to add your clothes size.
12/11/2011
Contributor: GonetoLovehoney GonetoLovehoney
This would be fun for me, as long as there wasn't any lingerie or latex items in there. -hates lingerie and it hates her back by never fitting right-

If it were just samples of things or accessories, (and if lingerie items HAD to be included, socks or stockings) that would be great for a mystery box/bag.
12/11/2011
Contributor: darkkitty darkkitty
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Originally posted by dv8
Some other shopping sites sell cheap mystery packages, usually for $1 + shipping. A certain site sells infamous "bags of crap" that can end up being anything from a broken remote control to a high-def TV. Has anyone considered having a ... more
Hmmm that could be fun!
12/11/2011
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
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Originally posted by dv8
Some other shopping sites sell cheap mystery packages, usually for $1 + shipping. A certain site sells infamous "bags of crap" that can end up being anything from a broken remote control to a high-def TV. Has anyone considered having a ... more
It'd be interesting to do with products that were used for demonstration or with damaged packages or returns that can't be resold for whatever reason.
12/11/2011
Contributor: Silverdrop Silverdrop
I've had good results with mystery bags from a UK toy retailer, though I would be less likely to buy one now that I've got a rather nice toy collection. It's great for newcomers to toys, since you can try out different things you might not have bought for yourself.

The same site also did lingerie grab bags which were sorted by type and size - a bundle of chemises or a bundle of bras. The toys were done separately, with male toy bags, female toy bags, and kinky bags. Even though I was not able to use everything, I always got my money's worth from the items I could use.
12/12/2011
Contributor: lexical lexical
I think this would be a great idea! I'd definitely buy one. A little gamble now and then can be fun
12/12/2011
Contributor: unfulfilled unfulfilled
This could be interesting.
12/12/2011
Contributor: Beck Beck
Quote:
Originally posted by ~LaUr3n~
It'd be interesting to do with products that were used for demonstration or with damaged packages or returns that can't be resold for whatever reason.
Agreed! I use to love that when I ordered from Adam and Eve I had a choice from a mystery toy or DVD. That would be lovely to have at Eden.
12/12/2011
Contributor: freshbananas freshbananas
the only reason I don't agree with this is because I would buy wayyyy to much
12/16/2011
Contributor: LaSchwartz LaSchwartz
i would love it they can be shady but with a company you can trust like EF it would be awesome. Also it would have to cost more then a dollar to get anything worth it.
12/18/2011
Contributor: Caprieclipse Caprieclipse
sounds really interesting!
12/18/2011
Contributor: Eva Schwaltz Eva Schwaltz
It's a neat idea, but I like the free gift with order they have going on now.
12/18/2011
Contributor: hiroshiro hiroshiro
I think it would be a cool addition to the site.
12/18/2011
Contributor: K101 K101
I don't think I'd want a "bag of crap."
12/19/2011
Contributor: BobbiJay BobbiJay
As a newbie i think this would be fun.
01/19/2012
Contributor: te te
Maybe offer something as one of the options for free gifts?
02/01/2012
Contributor: Lucky21 Lucky21
Awesome idea! I'd buy them!
02/02/2012
Contributor: Silverdrop Silverdrop
It's great for newcomers to sex toys to get a random selection. Helps them build their collection. When you're more experienced and have more toys than you can use, it's still fun, but less likely to get you something you'd use.

That said, I did put in an order for a £5 mystery item from a UK shop. Feels like Christmas waiting for it to arrive. Even if it's just a bullet, I'll be happy, but it might be a luxury item.
02/02/2012
Contributor: null null
EF BOCs could be a lot of fun.
I'm in for 3!
02/02/2012
Contributor: P'Gell P'Gell
Usually those "mystery boxes" are crap the site couldn't sell. I remember getting some horrible, broken or dangerous stuff from a site named after a man and woman in Genesis years ago before I found Eden.

I wouldn't use this option at all.
02/02/2012