The sex doll industry has witnessed exponential growth in the last few years. Thanks to attention to detail and ultra-realistic posture, sex dolls are fast becoming a go-to choice for men who don’t want toxic relationships in life and want to enjoy their sexual lives to the fullest. However, with great pleasure comes greater responsibility.  

Buying a sex doll is not an easy feat – especially for first-time buyers – since the online world is full of fake sellers always ready to send you fake products. Unfortunately, these sex doll vendors masquerade as genuine sellers and employ sophisticated techniques to scam you.

Before you start worrying, let me tell you that you can have a perfect sex doll without taking any risks. We have curated a list of top mistakes that you have to avoid while shopping for your dream sex doll. Let’s read them up.

1. Research the Seller’s Legitimacy

Probably the most common mistake many first-time buyers make is they tend to buy sex dolls from unreliable or non-verified sellers. Being one of the fastest-growing industries, the sex doll industry has attracted many scammers how to use below-the-belt methods to rob customers of their hard-earned money. What’s more, buying a sex doll is a 100% online endeavor with little to no exchange of personal information which makes it even easier for disrepute dealers to sell you fake products.  

Buying a lifelike sex doll is not an investment that you can make after every few days. Here are some of the easiest ways you can follow to assess the authenticity of a sex doll vendor:  

A. Don’t Fall for Too Cheaper Prices

If the deal is too good to be true, then just pass it up without any second thought. After all, all the sex doll dealers are here to make a profit not to do some kind of charity work. A life-sized sex doll is pretty expensive and can range from $1000 to $10000 and beyond. So, if someone is giving you an expensive product for like half of the original price, just RUN AWAY from that platform.

Note that such fake sellers use authentic pictures of the product, often copied from a reputable website.

B. Beware of New Sellers

Imagine craving to get a hot-looking sex doll, dreaming of it daily, saving up your money for months, and buying it from the first website that just pop-up with a “big” discount. While new sellers can offer considerable discounts but finalizing a deal with a seller without any reviews is too big or a risk.  

C. Look Out for Fake Reviews  

Note that many websites use fake on-site reviews to attract new customers. Always read the reviews and watch out for “phrase repetition”, too many generic words, and photo-less profiles. Dig deeper into the review section to make sure the vendor can be trusted.

Also, check if the seller can edit or delete the reviews.  

D. Ask Questions from Sellers

In today’s digital age, much-lesser known sex doll sellers use a “bait n’ switch” scam to deceive the customers. They use pictures of legitimate dolls but what you receive is a counterfeit or knock-off doll – or no doll at all. Such sellers even use accurate information about sex dolls to convince you into making a purchase.  

To avoid being scammed, ask questions from the seller about the missing information and check their responses. A verified seller is more than happy to answer your queries in the most professional way. If they refuse to answer your queries or take much time to respond, well – RUN.  

E. What’s a Good Seller After All

A reputable dealer doesn’t offer hefty discounts, instead, they offer an after-sales warranty on a sex doll. They make sure you get a premium-quality product that can last for years to come – but you have to ensure proper care and maintenance.

They have an authentic website with hundreds of genuine reviews and a proper channel for payments. Plus, they don’t even offer low-quality dolls. All the sex dolls are either made of either TPE or Silicone material – the best primary materials of a high-quality sex doll.

Simply put, always conduct a thorough research on the reliability and legitimacy of the seller before making a purchase. Spending a couple of hours extra beforehand is going to save you from a great deal of trouble down the road. Buying a sex doll is a one-time investment that’s bound to give you pleasure and comfort for many, many years to come.   You don’t want to mess it up by making a hasty purchase and losing your money and/or receiving a fake or counterfeit product – that’s virtually useless to you.   

2. Never Go for Low-Quality Sex Dolls

The stigma around owning a sex doll is disappearing and the industry is witnessing an unprecedented boom. Today, sex doll lovers have a wide range of options to choose their favorite product – ranging from the cheapest of rubber doll options to high-quality TPE and Silicone products, in all shapes and forms – to satiate their sexual fantasies. Even first-time buyers won’t face much trouble in narrowing down a perfect sexual partner to bring home. However, never make the mistake of going for a low-quality doll just to save a couple of hundred bucks.  

A. Always Buy TPE or Silicone Sex Doll

A sex doll is not just your sex to but a romantic partner who will stand by you during the toughest times, the one that will bring a smile to your face whenever you come home after a tiring day, the one that will provide you emotional support and comfort. A low-quality doll cannot provide you sexual satisfaction – let alone becoming your trusted partner. The only reason most people bring a doll to their bedrooms is to fulfill their sexual desires.

Both TPE and Silicone sex dolls, feel exceptionally lifelike, have metal skeletons, and have lifelike flexibility to make you feel as if you’re having sex with a real woman. No matter how many times you have a romantic session with her and how long you’ve been using it, you never get bored or tired of it. Similarly, both Silicone and TPE are durable and don’t wear easily as well as heat resistant – which ensures your partner has a long life.      

Contrarily, a low-quality doll isn’t lifelike nor does it provide you sexual comfort as you expect. Price is a crucial factor for all buyers but settles for any other doll material except TPE and Silicone. Latex or rubber dolls have unrealistic skin, face, love holes, and can make your sexual life boring and dull. What’s more, such dolls don’t last long and start deforming with time.

B. Low-Quality Doll Causes Safety Concerns

What if someone is claiming to offer a lifelike sex doll for half the price of a similar Silicone or TPE doll – that doesn’t look good, right? Why would anyone sell TPE or Silicone sex doll for such a low price – unless you’re getting a doll made of low-quality material. What’s worse with a low-quality doll is the number of health and safety issues it can cause for the owner.    

Many sex doll advocates and lobbyists have started dedicated campaigns to convince the sex doll manufacturers to only sell products made from TPE and Silicone.

3. Never Shop from Mega Ecommerce Platforms

While choosing sex dolls, don’t ever buy your product from giant eCommerce platforms such as Amazon, Ali Baba, e-Bay, etc. Surprisingly, most cases of sex doll fraud are associated with these authentic shopping portals. Platforms like have been go-to websites to shop for practically anything for the ease and convenience in the buying process and quick delivery they offer.

But if there’s anything you shouldn’t buy on Amazon or Ali Baba, it’s a lifelike sex doll. These platforms offer an easy window for fake vendors to sell counterfeit products to customers worldwide. Vendors misuse the credibility of such popular portals to convince the buyers into making a purchase. Most products of Amazon and Ali Baba are indeed legitimate and you can trust the vendors blindly, but they have a widespread counterfeit problem when it comes to sex dolls. Here’s why you shouldn’t buy choose a sex doll from Amazon:

• Amazon doesn’t have a proper system to vet the products. Many fake sellers use the to sell counterfeit sex dolls and until Amazon takes action, they already have robbed many customers. Such dealers then come back with a new name under a new brand and try to deceit more customers.    
• Many sellers use fake reviews on Amazon for their products and customers end up thinking they are buying the authentic product only to find out later they have been scammed. Most people don’t go into the depth of reviews while shopping on Amazon.
• A sex vendor on Amazon may refuse to accept your warranty claims and you can do virtually nothing. While a dedicated sex doll website will make sure each and every customer is satisfied to help maintain their reputation in the industry. Plus, you get a lot of guidelines and tips from a local sex doll vendor.

However, it’s not wrong to accept that Amazon has hundreds of verified sex doll vendors that sell 100% original and high-quality products, but the chances of you getting scammed are always higher.

That’s why we recommend our readers not to buy sex dolls from platforms like Amazon and Ali Baba and go for dedicated sex doll websites.  

4. Choose the Weight and Size of the Doll According to Your Needs

Last but not least, focus on the size and weight of the sex dolls while shopping. You don’t want to end up buying a too heavy or too tall a doll that you cannot move easily – let alone wash and clean regularly. Sex dolls come in a range of sizes and weights – designed to meet the needs, preferences, and physical capabilities of the owners.  

Buying a heavy doll, say 50 kg or more, can create irritating trouble while trying different positions if you aren’t a strong guy. A heavy doll may not seem like a big deal while purchasing but it can consume 110% of your energy in just moving it – let alone having sex with it. Because of this, you must cater to your physical strength and energy before buying heavy-weight dolls sex dolls.

We understand some people have fantasies about bedding with MILF and big-sized women. You can go on and buy your dream doll but it will limit the sexual positions you can try on her. If it’s your first time buying a doll, go for anything between 30-35 kg and get yourself used to it before buying a heavyweight doll – unless you are very confident in your physical capabilities,

As far as the height is concerned, center your decision around how much storage space you will have available for your doll. If you have dedicated storage in your home such as a special cabinet, all the size options are perfect for you. Most sex doll lovers prefer buying a sex doll ranging in size between 5-5.5 ft. as they imitate real women and are easy to store, move, wash, and are convenient to try on any position you want – both hardcore and softcore.     

Final Remarks

To sum it all, this article has walked you through several tips that you should follow while choosing a sex doll. The sex doll industry is entirely an online affair which increases the likelihood of getting scammed by fake sellers. But you can manage to get a perfect sex doll meeting your sexual needs and individual preferences as long as you remember the aforementioned points.