Community Chat

[haddon9]

I alwys read reviews and for the most part I find them very helpful.  Sometimes what the reviewier likes or doesn't like is the opposite of what you might like or not like.

[Trailrun23]

I always like to see reviews. I sometimes don't order based on lots of bad reviews. I often wonder when there is a repeated negative info about a specific flaw or problem in sizing for the same item why they continue to offer it for sale. 

[Jacie]

I read them. However, I always keep in mind there are some people who don't like anything. Ever. 

I am usually wantting to determine if the item fell apart or wasn't as presented. Those reviews get my attention first.

I think I am a careful on-line shopper, I do not return alot and I think sometimes that is because I know exactly what I want and I do the "homework" first. I don't consider myself and impluse buyer.

[Imaoldhippie]

I skim over reviews both bad and good.

If there are many reviews that say the item shrinks after washing then I dont buy.  If there are only a couple that say its shrinks I tend to think they washed it in hot water and dried it on high.  I also taken into consideration the material.

I dont buy many things on Amazon with reviews that say the garment runs small considering its made in an Asian country where their sizing is much smaller than here in the US.

[Spurt]

I read reviews but go beyond the retailer's website for them.  For example on appliances I like to go to independent consumer reports for things like vacuum cleaners, blenders, microwaves, coffee makers etc etc 

And on QVC you have "fans" of certain brands that give reviews like, "although I havent received the item yet, I love all the clothes from this brand, and I know I will enjoy my newest addition to my collection too" (and they arent even supposed to submit a review unless they receive the product)..🙄...And every review that has something negative they will give a NO vote for that the review was not helpful. 

There are also people that dont give many details on why the liked it or disliked the product. 

And on book reviews maybe some people dont mind if mysteries include graphic descriptions of violence, while some HATE it, which will "flavor" whether a review is positive or negative.....

And dont forget on some websites people are paid and/or rewarded for writing reviews, which will always lead to a positive review....