Build your first 18+ order: baskets of €25, €50, and €100
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by Verpakkingdeals.nl
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Most first orders consist of a single item. Two days later, it turns out there's no lubricant, no cleaner, and no batteries in the house. Three complete baskets, calculated with real prices.
A first order from the 18+ assortment almost always consists of a single item. The package arrives, and then it turns out there's no lubricant, no cleaner, and for battery-operated items, no batteries. The result is a second order, with a second shipping cost and another waiting period.
This can be avoided by assembling a complete basket in one go. Below are three versions, with prices as they currently appear in the store. They are intended as example calculations: the categories are interchangeable, but the structure remains the same.
The four components of a complete order
Each basket consists of the same four components. If you omit one, you'll miss it later.
The item itself. This is where most of your budget goes.
Water-based lubricant. Water-based is the safest standard choice because it can be combined with almost all materials, including silicone. Silicone-based lubricant can damage silicone surfaces.
A cleaner. Water and mild soap work for many materials, but a toy cleaner is faster and also works on items you can't fully submerge.
Power. For a battery-operated item: a pack of batteries of the correct size. For a rechargeable item: check if a cable is included.
Basket of approximately €25
Entry-level, battery-operated, no frills. Intended to try out what you like before spending more.
At this budget, pay attention to the number of settings in the description. Twenty settings don't mean twenty different experiences: it usually involves a handful of speeds and a series of patterns around them. More important are the material of the surface and whether it's splash-proof, as this determines how you clean it.
Basket of approximately €100
At this level, you're buying propulsion: motors that rotate or suck instead of just vibrating, and casings that feel heavier in the hand.
An alternative in this class is the Amber Heavy Pussy Masturbator of 500 grams for €19.95: no motor, but a soft material that requires more thorough drying after use. Soft materials like TPE absorb moisture along the edges; let them air dry completely before storing them.
Batteries or rechargeable
For items up to approximately €15, you usually work with AAA or button cell batteries. Zinc-carbon batteries are the cheapest but provide power for a shorter time; alkaline lasts longer. A pack of 16 AAA batteries costs €5.95, a pack of 4 Panasonic AAA batteries €9.95. Remove the batteries if you don't use an item for months: batteries that drain inside the device can leak and damage the contacts.
Rechargeable items typically start around €25 and often come with a magnetic or USB cable. Keep that cable with the item itself, not in the cable drawer: a lost charging cable is rarely available separately for these types of products.
What you don't need to buy
A separate storage box is not necessary if the item comes in sturdy packaging; that packaging is usually perfectly fine for storage, provided it's dry and dust-free. Special powders are only relevant for soft materials, not for silicone or ABS plastic. And a second fragrance or flavor variant of lubricant is nice but not necessary: start with neutral water-based, as it combines with most things.
Finally, consider one practical point: lubricant and cleaner run out, but the item doesn't. Therefore, order the bottles in a size that will last you for a while instead of the smallest bottle.
Assemble your own basket
All categories are listed side-by-side in Erotica. For accessories, look in Lubricant, Toy Cleaners, and Intimate Hygiene, where you'll find, among other things, the Intimate Wash Gel 400 ml for €7.95. Smaller models to start with can be found in Mini Vibrator. All orders are shipped in neutral outer packaging. If you have questions about material, size, or maintenance before ordering, please ask via info@verpakkingdeals.nl — you will receive a professional answer, without fuss.
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