Cupid’s Treasure

Last night, I went to this Cupid’s Treasure to see they sell poppers. I asked a female cashier with a blond hair if Visa and MasterCard accepted and she told me, «Cash only.» So I left because I’m NOT satisfied with this adult store. That’s totally stressful. I’ll go to the other adult stores if they accept credit and debit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover… means take business elsewhere. This adult store Cupid’s Treasure is no good.

Whoever was the cashier 6÷4÷14 was awful. I rarely write bad reviews but he was rude insensitive and generally a miserable employee. Overall
Awful experience

This place is TITS!!! I’ll only cine here out the Pleasure Chest from now on, if one doesn’t have what you’re searching for, the other will. The young man working that night was SUPER helpful and sold me on the loveliest hogtie. It was no sweat for him to try it on to see if it would fit comfortably (he was about the same build and height as my submissive) Their selection is varied and the place is quite clean and hospitable. Yes, I know it’s a sex shop but still. I can only imagine what the parties must be like next door at Ram…

Wow, seriously lacking customer service etiquette. I called, nervous and the woman on the phone was very short and cold me. I told her considering her attitude, I’d take my business elsewhere. Seriously, if you’re working in a adult shop, rudeness won’t get you far.

This place was great years ago. It was huge but now due to econmic downturn there assorment got smaller and smaller. Now they downsized to just just one store they share it with the old leather store that closed down on the corner from them. Its a combo two store fronts. Its always fun to look around here now. They closed one part of the store down and make it smaller. Oh well it is what it is.

Cupids is a disgrace to the gay community especially to the lesbian community. Today on our day, pride, amongst all the other drunk gay pedestrians, Mary the manager at cupids kicked two lesbians out because they asked a question. Ridiculous, when we called to complain; we were hung up on. Absolute disgrace!

I went here this week, and bought something that worked in the store and then didn’t work the same day at home. Went in looking for perhaps a store credit, the dude said he was sorry but could only give me 25% off. I mean come on. The guy working was a cowboy.

Every time I come to Lakeview for a night out, I stop in to Cupid’s to have a look around. What is funny is the only thing I bought there was a studded belt! It is a very good quality leather one for only $ 20! They had some very good quality paddles there too-​but those were overpriced-​I would have bought one or two if they weren’t almost $ 100 a piece! Cool place though and the best part is it closes at midnight. Gotta love that.

What happened to this staple of Lakeview; the store is practically empty of sex toys and customers? There’s enough space between the displays for two full length bowling lanes from one end of the store to the other. This place used to be packed with everything you could dream of, but it looks like the owners have run into financial problems and are having a hard time keeping the store stocked. What is there is overpriced and looks like picked over inventory. You could fit everything into the front third of the store and still have plenty of room left. It’s even more surprising since they absorbed The Leather Shop too, and that’s also not what it used to be. Where are the bondage mannequins and the cage? I felt sad seeing this place like this after having depending on it for over 10 years to have everything I wanted.

Wow, what an adult’s wonderland. I found stuff here that I hadn’t even dreamed of before. Just when you think that you have seen everything …
But, seriously, if you need condoms, lube, leather items, *ahem* «accessories», etc. – go here! Convenient since it IS in the middle of the action on North Halsted.

Went in tonight for the hell of it and the redhead working at the front-​desk barely said two words, despite the fact we were asking questions on some of the products. He literally sat at the front texting on his cell phone — didn’t even say bye to us when we said «Have a good night!» upon leaving.
I would give this place one more star if it actually had decent customer service, but I’ve had this issue just about every time I’ve gone in. The owner is really the only guy who is helpful, ever.
Anyway, their gag gifts and other adult-​themed things tend to be about 2 – 5 dollars more expensive on average than some other places down the street… and in Boystown, sorry, there are plenty of other adult stores very similar that I can go to and receive much better customer service and way better prices.

****This review goes out to the guy behind the counter who was lusting after my friend :)
I have been in boystown several times, I have visited several shops, but never managed to make my way to Cupid’s.
One star off because we have to buzzed in.
Once you are in its like you have stepped into a filthy good time. The staff are full of fun and are very «wise» about all the products. My favorite product that I shared a mutual giggle or two is the cat in a can… LMAO who thinks of this stuff?
If you are looking for a good laugh and to learn something in the process check this place out and the great part about them are they are so much cheaper than a lot of the shops in Boys town.

*NSFP — Not Suitable For Prudes*
This review is inspired by my middle school Sex Ed. class. I learned diddily squat because my peers and I were too busy snickering (in awkwardness, of course) at the diagrams of Jack and Jill’s. um, nether regions. Years later, I visited Cupid’s Treasure in Boystown to find that’s-none-of-your-business items. The greatest worst idea popped up in my filthy mind. Cupid’s Treasure would be an AWESOME destination for a Sex Ed. field trip (for adults).
Here’s why:
— Insulting, but hilarious bumper stickers to put on mini-​vans!
— More accurate models of the human body!
— Videos of intercourse and other sexual activities!
— Knowledgeable and helpful staff (teacher’s assistants)!
— Lingerie to inspire the future fashion designer or escort!
— Dessert disguised as underwear, paints and lotions for purchase!
… and much, much more. Plus, there is no charge for admission.
Great, I have your interest. Here is a sample lesson plan for the field trip I wrote.
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Objective: Students will visit Cupid’s Treasure in order to gain a hand’s on experience in sex education.
Warm-​up Question: What is the different between a g-​spot vibrator and a rabbit vibrator?
Introduction/​Background: Cupid’s Treasure offers some of the greatest selection of sex toys, lubricants, DVDs, and more in the city of Chicago.
Key Terms: Loneliness, Self Love, Bondage, Naughty, Gag Gifts, Ron Jeremy, Orifices, Phallus, Flavors, Silicone
Activity: Explore Cupid’s Treasure for goods to enhance your relationship, virgin-​ish solo life, and «hobbies». Advice and product suggestions will be provided. No questions are too inappropriate.
Source Materials: Various «How to Wow» books and the hundreds of DVDs (better than anything on the internets) in the back of Cupid’s Treasure.
Closure: Cupid’s Treasure offers all sorts of goodies that are perfect for those «OMGOMGKEEPGOINGOMGDONTSTOPYESYES!» situations. (If sex sessions always end with «Sorry! I’ll try again. I couldn’t help it!», they have desensitizing lotion and love dolls too.)

I have lived in Chicago for over 10 years and have managed to never stop into Cupid’s Treasure before. I’d been by it plenty of times, but just never stopped in.
A fellow Unilocal buddy and I were socializing on the Boystown strip recently (and NO — it wasn’t THAT kind of socializing), when it dawned on me that I needed to purchase an additional quantity of a personal product. As Cupid’s Treasure’s lights were a-​blazin’, I figured they would have the product I was seeking.
To begin with, for a store of its ilk, Cupid’s Treasure is clean, bright, well-​stocked and well-​organized. If you need it, they probably have it.
The selection of the product in question was overwhelmingly large. I wasn’t sure where to begin. Enter the super-​helpful salesgirl! She sure knew her stuff and was totally helpful and not at all pushy! After a bit of Q&A, I made my selection (which I am totally pleased with) paid for my purchase and continued on my Boystown tour.
I was very impressed! Great selection and thoughtful service in an atmosphere totally devoid of creepiness! In short, Cupid’s Treasure has a new loyal customer!

Probably the largest sex store in Chicago. Good selection of lubes, condoms and erotic clothing. Sex toy selection reasonable though I have seen more creative and interesting vibrating toys on the coasts. Friendly staff. They also own the leather/​toy place a fe storefronts down. Not cheap, but then all sex stores seem a bit overpriced — especially for erotic clothing and sex toys. The lady from «Talk Sex» would give this place her seal of approval. The large containers of lube are a good buy — they are much cheaper per ounce and the stuff does not seem to go bad.

It’s like a supermarket for erotica, three times as big as San Francisco’s Good Vibrations, with clothes, fetishware, toys up the wazoo (heh) and videos. However, it’s not as selective, so if you have specific tastes that a Good Vibes might cater to, they may not have it, and their prices are higher than most.