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ORIGINAL: LadyPact

Generally, I don't buy much of anything that I can't put My hands on and see the quality for Myself.  Don't get Me wrong, there are huge advantages to online shopping (convenience, etc) but it has it's downfalls as well.  The only times that I will buy things from sites, are when I have been a happy customer prior after purchasing a product from them.  That means that I bought something from them in person and I've been happy with the quality of the product that I already own.

I have, and continue to be a satisfied customer of:

Achella - They were bought out a few years back.  The new company is good, but Torvea never really did quite come up to the same kind of quality.

JT's Stockroom - They are more of a distributor, but you'll find many good selections.

MrS/MsS Leather - If you've been to the store in San Fransisco, you would absolutely have faith in ordering from them online.

MsMartha's Corset Shoppe - Probably not the 'gear' you intended, but I have been very happy with every piece that I've ever purchased from her.


ETA - Whoops, I forgot one:

I've also been a customer of Panther Prowls.

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ORIGINAL: Ladymarie477

I use www.zoofur.com  Zeta Paws for odd toys for my pets.  They ship fast and make great odd toys.