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[+] 38 points 2 years ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (3 children)
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    INB4 !Risa organizes a fundraiser to gift @Stamets a giant dildo in appreciation for all the memes.

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  • [+] [S] 32 points 2 years ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 child)
  • [–] 26 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    I'll throw in $5 towards your giant unicorn schlong. Tis the season and all.

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    But I bookmarked this so I could contribute! I want a review from Stamets! 😂

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Oh! Well if you do end up making a fundraiser count me in. We're gonna get you fucked! :)

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  • [–] 20 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Over $100 is pretty normal for a high quality silicone toy. BD toys are often somewhat large and have many options such as firmness and color available upon request. They could probably get away with selling their $200 products for closer to $150 and still make a profit, but they've established themselves as the top dog (pun somewhat intended) of a very niche market and can get away with charging a premium.

    And I think the vast majority of folks who purchase from them have every intention of using their products way more than once.

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  • [–] 7 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    $200 isn't bad for something bespoke and handmade. A good dildo of similar quality that's mass produced is $50, not to mention that Bad Dragon usually has unique coloring and can be made huge.

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  • [+] 7 points 2 years ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (2 children)
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    A maxed out macbook costs about 17 times more than that toy, and a premium car is no less than 150 times the cost. You are way, way off on your comparisons.

    That being said, these dildos ARE luxury items. These are custom made to order dildos and get freakishly big, they are NOT your average sex toy, and the price reflects that. People aren't paying $200 for just any dildo, they're paying $200 for a Bad Dragon dildo.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago

    I agree with you (that they are a luxury purchase), but the point I was trying to get across is that they are worth their cost (in silicone + labor), unlike the items you pointed out which come with famously generous margins.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago

    They're a bit up there in terms of pricing, but they're good quality. Last I checked them out, Masterwork Toys on Etsy had better prices, but quality is comparable. Aesthetically I much prefer the one I have from them, it's just a bit large. They've since introduced sizing options though!

    If you're in the EU you'll also face import costs though. A $300 order from Bad Dragon can easily become a $500 with import fees. Speaking from experience.

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