Okay, to clarify: don't buy junk. Just buy less expensive yet decent things. LOL I agree that buying some $5 poorly made insertable toy may throw her off all together.

Some suggestions:
Seduction - I have the silicone version and it's a bit glitchy, so I'd go with the plastic since I haven't heard a person complain about that one.

Ella - Ella doesn't really work for me, but seems to work for a large majority of people. The presentation on it is beautiful and if she likes it, it will last a lifetime. If not, it wasn't that expensive and it can be sanitized and gifted.

Iconic Bullet - This is the best wireless bullet I've run across on Eden. It's not super rumbly, but it's not buzzy either. It ranges from mild=ish to strong and should work well for most preferences.

Sliquid Organics Natural - Because non-irritating water based lube is important to have!

Acute or Sedux Flare - Both basic silicone dildos that should give her a feel for if she likes firm silicone toys. Modest in size and not overly realistic.

Ultimate Massager - Hands down the best pocket rocket out there. Deep vibrations and tons of settings.

Bgood Deluxe - Lots of settings and deeper vibrations. Not the strongest, but strong enough for most. Even comes with a storage pouch and the overall presentation is nice. Similar to the Seduction but smaller with more options.

Bgee - Super weak but good for pinpointing the G spot.

Black Magic Bullet - A good wired bullet option. Doesn't have weird glitch issues like many and has deep vibrations.

Swell Wand - A good introduction to glass piece. Texture free but with an interesting shape.

Vibrating Champlette - A more realistic shaped dildo but in a pretty color. Firm but forgiving silicone.

Seconding recommendation of the FF toys, though many are larger and will only be suitable if she has plenty of penetration experience. I don't know where she falls on that scale, so I'd be sure she can handle the girth before buying one of those. They do have the MiniVibes which would be good if she's newer to penetration or you just think she'd like small toys. My favorite is the Spring.

Oh, and the Turbo Glider you have listed in the original post is a good bet too. I haven't had any issues on quality with mine. less

I'm introducing a skeptical friend to toys, and I'm footing the bill. Since I'm a toy geek, she's pretty much letting me pick for her. She has no idea what she'll like, but she does want something that, and I quote, "doesn't look ridiculous."

I'm torn on whether I should start her off with a luxury vibe or an inexpensive one.

I want to get her something versatile, attractive, powerful (rumbly, not buzzy), and easy to clean. I want her to be able to enjoy the toy for what it is without having to worry about finding unusual batteries or spending forever cleaning up. It's much easier to find a pricey toy that meets this criteria. (I'm thinking Salsa/Tango, MiMi, etc.)

But there are plenty of inexpensive vibes that meet this criteria, though they tend to die sooner and they're more likely to have little problems (Xtreme Pack, Seduction, Turbo Glider). They're also not quiiite as attractive. If I went this route, I'd get her a couple different things so she can figure out what she likes.

Would you buy a first-timer a versatile luxury vibe, or would you start them off with a few different less expensive vibes? less

If she doesn't know what she likes, get a mix of cheaper things. Then when she knows what she likes she can upgrade to a luxury version of it or something similar. It would be silly to drop $100+ and then find out she doesn't like the shape or prefers buzzy vibrations. less

Okay, to clarify: don't buy junk. Just buy less expensive yet decent things. LOL I agree that buying some $5 poorly made insertable toy may throw her off all together.

Some suggestions:
Seduction - I have the silicone version and it's a bit glitchy, so I'd go with the plastic since I haven't heard a person complain about that one.

Ella - Ella doesn't really work for me, but seems to work for a large majority of people. The presentation on it is beautiful and if she likes it, it will last a lifetime. If not, it wasn't that expensive and it can be sanitized and gifted.

Iconic Bullet - This is the best wireless bullet I've run across on Eden. It's not super rumbly, but it's not buzzy either. It ranges from mild=ish to strong and should work well for most preferences.

Sliquid Organics Natural - Because non-irritating water based lube is important to have!

Acute or Sedux Flare - Both basic silicone dildos that should give her a feel for if she likes firm silicone toys. Modest in size and not overly realistic.

Ultimate Massager - Hands down the best pocket rocket out there. Deep vibrations and tons of settings.

Bgood Deluxe - Lots of settings and deeper vibrations. Not the strongest, but strong enough for most. Even comes with a storage pouch and the overall presentation is nice. Similar to the Seduction but smaller with more options.

Bgee - Super weak but good for pinpointing the G spot.

Black Magic Bullet - A good wired bullet option. Doesn't have weird glitch issues like many and has deep vibrations.

Swell Wand - A good introduction to glass piece. Texture free but with an interesting shape.

Vibrating Champlette - A more realistic shaped dildo but in a pretty color. Firm but forgiving silicone.

Seconding recommendation of the FF toys, though many are larger and will only be suitable if she has plenty of penetration experience. I don't know where she falls on that scale, so I'd be sure she can handle the girth before buying one of those. They do have the MiniVibes which would be good if she's newer to penetration or you just think she'd like small toys. My favorite is the Spring.

Oh, and the Turbo Glider you have listed in the original post is a good bet too. I haven't had any issues on quality with mine. less

Okay, to clarify: don't buy junk. Just buy less expensive yet decent things. LOL I agree that buying some $5 poorly made insertable toy may throw her off all together.

Some suggestions:
Seduction - I have the silicone version and it's a bit glitchy, so I'd go with the plastic since I haven't heard a person complain about that one.

Ella - Ella doesn't really work for me, but seems to work for a large majority of people. The presentation on it is beautiful and if she likes it, it will last a lifetime. If not, it wasn't that expensive and it can be sanitized and gifted.

Iconic Bullet - This is the best wireless bullet I've run across on Eden. It's not super rumbly, but it's not buzzy either. It ranges from mild=ish to strong and should work well for most preferences.

Sliquid Organics Natural - Because non-irritating water based lube is important to have!

Acute or Sedux Flare - Both basic silicone dildos that should give her a feel for if she likes firm silicone toys. Modest in size and not overly realistic.

Ultimate Massager - Hands down the best pocket rocket out there. Deep vibrations and tons of settings.

Bgood Deluxe - Lots of settings and deeper vibrations. Not the strongest, but strong enough for most. Even comes with a storage pouch and the overall presentation is nice. Similar to the Seduction but smaller with more options.

Bgee - Super weak but good for pinpointing the G spot.

Black Magic Bullet - A good wired bullet option. Doesn't have weird glitch issues like many and has deep vibrations.

Swell Wand - A good introduction to glass piece. Texture free but with an interesting shape.

Vibrating Champlette - A more realistic shaped dildo but in a pretty color. Firm but forgiving silicone.

Seconding recommendation of the FF toys, though many are larger and will only be suitable if she has plenty of penetration experience. I don't know where she falls on that scale, so I'd be sure she can handle the girth before buying one of those. They do have the MiniVibes which would be good if she's newer to penetration or you just think she'd like small toys. My favorite is the Spring.

Oh, and the Turbo Glider you have listed in the original post is a good bet too. I haven't had any issues on quality with mine. less

I'm introducing a skeptical friend to toys, and I'm footing the bill. Since I'm a toy geek, she's pretty much letting me pick for her. She has no idea what she'll like, but she does want something that, and I quote, "doesn't look ridiculous."

I'm torn on whether I should start her off with a luxury vibe or an inexpensive one.

I want to get her something versatile, attractive, powerful (rumbly, not buzzy), and easy to clean. I want her to be able to enjoy the toy for what it is without having to worry about finding unusual batteries or spending forever cleaning up. It's much easier to find a pricey toy that meets this criteria. (I'm thinking Salsa/Tango, MiMi, etc.)

But there are plenty of inexpensive vibes that meet this criteria, though they tend to die sooner and they're more likely to have little problems (Xtreme Pack, Seduction, Turbo Glider). They're also not quiiite as attractive. If I went this route, I'd get her a couple different things so she can figure out what she likes.

Would you buy a first-timer a versatile luxury vibe, or would you start them off with a few different less expensive vibes? less