AmethystMelange
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We just bought a leather flogger from an online store, our first ever (we previously had a faux-leather one that broke really fast). It claims to be genuine leather and has received a few good reviews.
But I noticed 2 things after I bought it:
1. It has a very strong acidic/chemical smell. I have had various leather products before (not sex toys, but shoes and bags) and I've never encountered that sort of smell before.
2. It sheds?! A lot! One side of the flogger straps seems to be very uneven, and sheds little black bits each time you run your hand down the straps or use them for their intended purpose. I read that a bit of shedding is "normal", but that it should be okay after you "shake it off a few times" or "run a paper towel down it a few times". I shook it for a good minute and ran a paper towel down it about 20 times... it's still shedding.
Is this normal? Should we return it and try to get a refund? The shop usually says "no returns" but if it's a manufacturing defect it's not really our fault.
I will try to attach a picture.
But I noticed 2 things after I bought it:
1. It has a very strong acidic/chemical smell. I have had various leather products before (not sex toys, but shoes and bags) and I've never encountered that sort of smell before.
2. It sheds?! A lot! One side of the flogger straps seems to be very uneven, and sheds little black bits each time you run your hand down the straps or use them for their intended purpose. I read that a bit of shedding is "normal", but that it should be okay after you "shake it off a few times" or "run a paper towel down it a few times". I shook it for a good minute and ran a paper towel down it about 20 times... it's still shedding.
Is this normal? Should we return it and try to get a refund? The shop usually says "no returns" but if it's a manufacturing defect it's not really our fault.
I will try to attach a picture.
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