Llayden
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I moved to Oregon a few months ago but am back in Washington for a bit for the holidays. I had heard that ABU was in Washington before but had never really given them much thought as I am not a user of AB products. Lately I have heard the ABU Simple mentioned as an extremely competent, all white, diaper and grew curious. After perusing their website looking at all the products, searching the forums for reviews, and locating their address I resolved to head straight to the source to find out what kind of product they truly offer.
They were a bit of a drive for me (an hour and a half) but I am extremely pleased that I decided to pay them a visit. What a facility! The amount of product they move, and the way it's organized, was impressive. They have many many MANY cases of diapers, shirts, onesies, and stickers stacked neatly on pallets waiting for custom combination and shipping.
The staff was exceptionally friendly and welcoming without being "in your face" about diapers. I was most pleased with this. Diapers are more of a practical need for me even though I do admit to some degree of pleasure in wearing them. I am not really concerned with anything AB or Furry related, and I know that as a fetish company they cater to those crowds almost exclusively. I was happy that I could have a frank, open, and completely normal discussion about their products, their performance, and the different nuances that accompany them in everyday useage. I don't think I've ever had such an honest and open discussion about my needs and expectations concerning diapers as I had there.
The staff were so very nice and were only concerned that I find the right product for my needs. I had expressed my concerns of sizing and fit as I am right on the upper cusp of their medium and lower end of the large according their chart. They provided me with a sample of both a medium and a large and directed me to their changing room.
The room, I'm sure, would make many AB's very happy and comfortable. I was just happy that it had a nice wall to change against, a full length mirror on the door to the small restroom, and a trash can (it was a long trip and I was happy for some new protection). I quickly ascertained that the mediums were the best fit for me. I had been getting ready to order some larges from them and had I not gone to their store, and had the staff not been as friendly and helpful, I would have spent a good chunk of change that I would not have been satisfied with.
I then had questions about the onesie sizing and they recommended the size small. I was surprised (I am 5'10", 195lbs., wear size 36/38 pants (they're a bit loose), and XL shirts). I haven't worn a size "small" shirt since basic training! I was absolutely surprised that the small size sample they provided me to test fit was perfect. These guys know their products exceptionally well.
I was more than satisfied, beyond happy, at this point as told them I wanted a case of ABU Simples, and 4 onesies (2 white, 1 green, and 1 charcoal). The guys helped me setup my account and then asked about my military background. They had picked up on it because of what I was wearing, haircut, and speech patterns (2 years of freedom and I guess I still look the part a bit).
If you can visit their facilities, do it. It is an exceptionally unique and wonderful experience. To be able to see all those products in one location and all the orders being boxed up to be shipped to all of you guys was amazing. Also, if you buy them in person you get a bit of a discount since they don't have to ship them to you. These guys will be on my list whenever I'm in the area again.
Oh yeah! The ABU Simples are everything I was hoping for too! Plain, durable (so far), long lived, and effective. They (should) allow me greater staying power around campus while lessening the need for multiple changes. I am hoping that I might even be able to get through a whole day on campus without having to change once. We shall see...
They were a bit of a drive for me (an hour and a half) but I am extremely pleased that I decided to pay them a visit. What a facility! The amount of product they move, and the way it's organized, was impressive. They have many many MANY cases of diapers, shirts, onesies, and stickers stacked neatly on pallets waiting for custom combination and shipping.
The staff was exceptionally friendly and welcoming without being "in your face" about diapers. I was most pleased with this. Diapers are more of a practical need for me even though I do admit to some degree of pleasure in wearing them. I am not really concerned with anything AB or Furry related, and I know that as a fetish company they cater to those crowds almost exclusively. I was happy that I could have a frank, open, and completely normal discussion about their products, their performance, and the different nuances that accompany them in everyday useage. I don't think I've ever had such an honest and open discussion about my needs and expectations concerning diapers as I had there.
The staff were so very nice and were only concerned that I find the right product for my needs. I had expressed my concerns of sizing and fit as I am right on the upper cusp of their medium and lower end of the large according their chart. They provided me with a sample of both a medium and a large and directed me to their changing room.
The room, I'm sure, would make many AB's very happy and comfortable. I was just happy that it had a nice wall to change against, a full length mirror on the door to the small restroom, and a trash can (it was a long trip and I was happy for some new protection). I quickly ascertained that the mediums were the best fit for me. I had been getting ready to order some larges from them and had I not gone to their store, and had the staff not been as friendly and helpful, I would have spent a good chunk of change that I would not have been satisfied with.
I then had questions about the onesie sizing and they recommended the size small. I was surprised (I am 5'10", 195lbs., wear size 36/38 pants (they're a bit loose), and XL shirts). I haven't worn a size "small" shirt since basic training! I was absolutely surprised that the small size sample they provided me to test fit was perfect. These guys know their products exceptionally well.
I was more than satisfied, beyond happy, at this point as told them I wanted a case of ABU Simples, and 4 onesies (2 white, 1 green, and 1 charcoal). The guys helped me setup my account and then asked about my military background. They had picked up on it because of what I was wearing, haircut, and speech patterns (2 years of freedom and I guess I still look the part a bit).
If you can visit their facilities, do it. It is an exceptionally unique and wonderful experience. To be able to see all those products in one location and all the orders being boxed up to be shipped to all of you guys was amazing. Also, if you buy them in person you get a bit of a discount since they don't have to ship them to you. These guys will be on my list whenever I'm in the area again.
Oh yeah! The ABU Simples are everything I was hoping for too! Plain, durable (so far), long lived, and effective. They (should) allow me greater staying power around campus while lessening the need for multiple changes. I am hoping that I might even be able to get through a whole day on campus without having to change once. We shall see...
