Q Talk

[KaySD]

I was sorry to see, on item A378020 Bernini Sunwear Sunwrap with UPF Protection, a series of reviews from a promotional site. It's not easy to believe or trust reviews on any website, but before this, I thought Q was setting a higher bar. 

[hullie]

In all my years shopping with QVC I had never seen this. I don't know when these type of reviews were allowed but I have noticed these type of reviews uploaded within genuine Qvc customer reviews in the past year. Although I still shop here it is not with the same enthusiasm and trust.

[lil spot]

In other words, these promotional reviews were given in exchange for monetary reward.

[millieshops]

@lil spot That's what I would assume.

Haven't read any reviews for a few months now because I'm not buying, but I do know I've seen that message on other websites --   was it Amazon???   Can't say for sure.

[RollTide2008]

The company doesn’t necessarily pay for a review. Promotional reviews are often because a company gives the product to consumers in exchange for a review. They basically say “ here try this widget, keep the widget, and then tell this website what you think about this widget”.

[jackthebear]

it's stated clearly on the review I don't have an issue with that.

there is no deceit

[hippiechick7897]

I would never say Q us setting a higher bar for reviews. You don’t have even have to buy the item to review it.

It ends up with a bunch of low irrelevant ratings of people complaining about something.

This is hideous. I’d never buy it.

Should come in tall/petite.

Why no *color*?

[depglass]

Let's say I love makeup.  I love free makeup, the more the better.  I know I can keep this stream of free stuff coming by saying positive things. Do you think I'm going to knock something?  This is exactly why I don't bother with influencer blogs. 

[CalminHeart]

Most companies use a third party vendor to review and post reviews.  As such, you'll see notes like promotional review or reviewed on XXXX (website).  I'm at the point of googling reviews before I buy certain kinds of products because what is shown on one website may be totally different than another.  

[juniors558]

Well, such promotional reviews almost always are given in exchange for different rewards from those, who promote them. It's basics of any commercial system.