Lovehoney vs PinkCherry
THE VERDICT
Lovehoney for anyone who might want to return something. PinkCherry for cheap experimentation and Canadians. PinkCherry's BOGO sales are constant and real, but the 'regular' prices they're calculated from are inflated, the site is cluttered and pushy, and the house-brand quality runs from decent to gas-station gift shop. Lovehoney's catalog is bigger, the 100-Day Pleasure Guarantee is the best return policy in the business, and the shopping experience is calmer. Buying a name-brand toy you'd like to be able to send back? Lovehoney. Stocking up on $12-18 experiments where a dud doesn't matter? PinkCherry.
KEY DIFFERENCES
- Lovehoney leads overall, 7.8 to 7.2.
- Typical prices: Lovehoney $8–$250, PinkCherry $5–$200.
- Different specialties: Lovehoney is reviewed as General, PinkCherry as Budget.
PROS & CONS
WHO SHOULD BUY WHICH
- You're a first-timer with no idea what you want, and the selection and return policy make experimenting risk-free
- You want to comparison-shop major brands all in one place
- You're a bargain hunter who watches for sales and loves a good bundle deal
- You already know what you want and just need the cheapest price on a specific name-brand item
- You're in Canada and want a domestic retailer with reasonable shipping
- You want to experiment with a new category (anal, BDSM) without spending real money on the first try
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QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK
Is PinkCherry cheaper than Lovehoney?
On BOGO deals, often yes, but PinkCherry's regular prices are inflated so the discount looks bigger than it is. Compare the final price against Lovehoney's regular sales before assuming.
Which has the better return policy?
Lovehoney, clearly. The 100-Day Pleasure Guarantee covers one opened item per order. PinkCherry's policy is mediocre by comparison.
Which is better for Canadian shoppers?
PinkCherry. It's a Canadian retailer with fast shipping to both Canada and the US. Lovehoney ships to Canada too, but PinkCherry's domestic speed is hard to beat.