Cindie’s

We bought a product there and got home to discover that the product was defective. It would be unhygienic to use it because of the manufacturing defect. We immediately called the shop to inform them and request an exchange or store credit, about 20 min after leaving the store. They refused to let us return the defective product. We feel they should have dealt with the manufacturer or distributer for us, not turn us away. We spent $ 165 there and will never shop there again.

Happy wife, happy life. If momma ain’t happy, nobody’s happy. Sound familiar? Well after almost 35 years of marriage you may have to kick it up a bit and here at Cindie’s you can find just the right tools to keep a relation FRISKY.
From «buzzy» toys to apparel, this place has it all. Are you the timid kind? The Sexperts here can help answer all of your questions and point you (there are lot’s of pointed things here) in the right direction.
Bring your squeeze box along and let your imagine take you places because couples are welcome here.

I know, I know I am reviewing a sex toy shop but, I feel no shame about it! I don’t understand all the bad reviews about this place. It is what it is, it’s an adult toy store and you are obviously here with your significant other or like me you are here because something broke and you don’t feel like waiting to order it on line and have it delivered.
Be forewarned, they will take your purse when you walk in and put it behind the counter! I was at the bar next door and was informed with someone in our group that there was a sex shop next door. I obviously needed to replace something so it peaked my interest and I headed over.
Yes this is a totally commercialized place but you will find the beginner basics and advanced items to suit your needs.
I happily purchased my item and they put batteries in it to test it before I left the store to make sure that it was in perfect operating order! Thank you for that! Of course, I overpaid to purchase batteries but, I didn’t feel like stopping for them on my way home.
The staff was very informative and definitely knew their products. I am very happy with my purchase and can’t complain about my overall experience in the store!

No return policy even on unopened items? Piss off. Prices are steep. Better off at Forbidden Fruit. Most of the stuff they have you can get at friggen Spencer’s at the mall. In a pinch, sure Cindie’s works. And lucky you, if you need to quickly get some sex toys in a hurry! Staff was friendly to me. But, you know, I’m kind of a «big deal».

Not sure why there are so many bad reviews of a place where you go to buy buttplugs, incense, and penis-​shaped novelty items. What are you expecting?
We went in looking for recommendations for something we’ve never purchased before, got quality customer service, and have been ~~~~satisfied~~~~ by what we were recommended. What else can you ask of a place that has a wall of dildos?

This store is fantastic. (Dick) I dropped in, looking for some fishnets for a costume party. (Meat popsicle) I stood in the doorway, possibly a little confused looking, and an employee came right up to help me. (Danger the one-​eyed ranger) She showed me the wall of tights and stockings. (One-​eyed trouser-​snake) She even had some recommendations for me. (Pecker) I stood there, and stared, overwhelmed, and she even came back to help me in my selection. (Wing dang doodle) I had no idea there would be fifteen different kinds of fishnet stockings. (Skin flute) I walked around the rest of the store. (Easy Rider) There were adult novelties, shoes, and lots of costumes. (Beef whistle) Seems to be the place to go, if you need adult party supplies. (Jack hammer) The employee rang me up, and started some sort of punch card for me. (Pork sword) She talked about the store a bit. (Schmeckel) I felt very comfortable, as she was friendly and professional. (Mr Johnson and the juice crew) I only saw one dude in there, which is different from the other adult shops I’ve been to. (Steamin’ semen truck) Cindies maybe seems to be geared more towards women? (Baby’s arm holding an apple) I’m not sure, but whatever they’re doing, it’s great. (Tube steak)

This place is shady shady shady. Its complete with cheap adult products that don’t last and of poor quality.
The dressing rooms reek of bad BO.
The staff is rude and lack the ability to provide any type of customer service.
I bought a corset there and attempted to wear it the next day, it tore on me, I took it back and it was non returnable even though they said it was. they said I wore it, well yea duh but it didn’t even last 30 minutes on. They wouldn’t even let me exchange it. The staff proceeded to make me try it on to show them the whaling was coming out, then accused me of ripping it after I tried it on.
Ridiculous
I then came back after speaking with the manager and regional manager about the incident which I spoke with over the phone, she was ghetto and confrontational to say the least. When I returned they said I wore the garment after the first time I had been there to exchange it. Although it was torn, makes no sense why I would wear a corset with a huge piece of whaling coming out.
The products are of poor quality, even the boots I bought there are starting to fall apart at the laces and hooks.
The selection there is weak and the whole place looks like an adult garage sale.
This place has been around for years? I find that hard to believe i such a hospitable and customer service oriented Austin community.

I don’t know… maybe its because the staff is amused to see and old tatted pierced bald fat guy wandering the aisles, but I always get pretty good service here. The selection’s not bad, prices decent.

Former Employee of this store! Cindie’s DID NOT shut down 365 Days 365 Ways… the girl who took over the store stopped ordering anything she used to work for cindie’s but left, then became manager she didn’t know what she was doing.
NOT a place you want to work if you don’t like getting cussed out by the manager in front of others employees and customers. The manager has recently moved to the store on Ben White, but she watches over both stores. She’s rude to customers and employees (but not if your her friend). I was able to screw that manager over by taking all the employees with me when I left. I told all of them about what she did to me and said if you don’t want that to happen leave now. It’s a fun job, but only when run by the right people. Not snobby wanna-​be hippy types. If you don’t dress like her or act like her… YOU ARE NOT WELCOME!!!

Dick slippers? check.
Huge inflatable dick? check.
Dick straws? check.
Pin the dick on the hunk? check.
Dick lollies? yep, check!
Banana hammocks galore? check check and check.
I think you get the hint. This is bachelorette party paradise. If you know a bride-​to-​be that wants a lot of dick-​related paraphernalia, then this is the place for you.
Lots of toys and clothes, too, from my quick glance in that direction. The staff could be a little more friendly, considering I’m spending my hard earned money on their «Made in China» goods, but I digress. Maybe they like to play a little dirty.

Best place to start your buttplug collection.
I went to Cindies just to jokingly browse around and tried to embarrass my companion by asking the staff what the best anal lube was… well, they gave me a 15 minute explanation of which lube to use for the butt and why. Petroleum based lube is the answer, since I’m sure you were wondering.

Cindie’s is one of the better adult stores i’ve even been to and that includes Hustler, Secret Desires, Castle Megastores, and the Love Boutique just to name a few of the successful west coast «fun shops».
I’ve been to both the Ben White and Lamar locations and both trips left me with an experience a cut above the rest of the crap i’ve seen here. The staff is knowledgeable and well spoken, the selection is vast and the shelves easy to navigate. They carry higher-​end items as well as the high volume lower-​quality crap. The stores light and bright and very playful.
I also overheard one of the clerks demonstrationg and explaining the product I used to sell and market– she did an excellent job and really showed that they know their product and go the extra mile to make sure the customer comes first.
Lets face it, todays consumer is more educated, realistic, and open minded than ever before. Sexuality isnt a behind closed door subject anymore and adults want to purchase from a facility that takes the time to cater to what real buyers want. Product, Service, and Convenience and in those three areas Cindie’s set the bar.

Like every single person that has reviewed this place so far has mentioned, this is like the Wal Mart of adult shops. Blech. Not to mention that, IMHO, they forced the closure of 365 Days 365 Ways (probably one of the best adult shops in town, actually) in the strip mall next door.
They have a wide variety of lingerie, toys, bachelor/​bachlorette accessories, condoms, and lube. Sadly, none of this stuff is the top quality stuff you’ve come to expect from the local adult shops. Condoms were mostly limited to flavored, Trojans, and Lifestyles. Why not just go to any corner convenience store for these items, they’re probably cheaper there anyway! It seemed to me that the toys were the off– brand names, none of the high quality stuff you’d get even online at GoodVibes or Babeland.
The atmosphere is almost sterile, customer service nearly nonexistent. When we visited, the employee was behind the counter, dusting the bottom shelves (and, no, that’s not a euphemism… perverts). She asked us after we’d been the for maybe 5 minutes if we needed help, but that was it.
I’m begging you, please, please, PLEASE shop local (Forbidden Fruit, Sinsations, even Dreamers) before giving these corporate jerks a shot.

Blech. Utterly homogenous, completely unremarkable, and entirely devoid of anything which even remotely resembles a true Austin establishment.
I went to the one in North Austin and yes, it has tons of stuff, but so do many shops which supply these goods. By far, it’s also the most uninspiring of any I have made patronage to and that’s just sad.

Want to feel like you’re buying your sex toys at wal mart?
Go to cindies.
High prices, lousy selection, boring atmosphere.
Go back to dallas, assholes.