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Have you ever bought something because of a FB ad?

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Boxachocs · 07/12/2024 08:49

I see adverts on Facebook often for stuff I think I might like but assume it’s probably naff because it’s not a brand I’ve heard of and it’s being advertised on Facebook. Recent ones I’ve seen are Foldie bags, Peeps glasses cleaners and Lumilight headbands. So, has anyone ever bought based on one of this ads and was it decent or rubbish?

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AffIt · 07/12/2024 09:15

Yes.

I am mildly obsessed with a company called 'Must Have Ideas' who sell (actually really good) household gadgets.

I think I may have also come across Laura Mercier's baked foundation via FB?

I've been considering one of those Lumilight things for taking the bins out - if anybody has one, please review!

claratheskivvy · 07/12/2024 09:11

I bought 2mls of Oud perfume for £11 and it's horrible, but I didn't waste much money on it at least.

StormingNorman · 07/12/2024 09:09

No. I have bought something because of an Instagram ad though.

Washywishy · 07/12/2024 09:08

Yes, mould remover, it was great!

Throwawayusername2024 · 07/12/2024 09:07

I might be inspired to go look at a website but I don't click the links, don't want meta to take sellers money with their affiliate links. I generally get fairly good marketing which is at least somewhat relevant (i.e nappies etc) so it's not too bad.

Pomegranatecarnage · 07/12/2024 09:07

I have! I found my favourite skincare products on FB. I always google stuff for genuine reviews.

FlamingoYellow · 07/12/2024 09:07

I always think things look great on fb ads, then I Google the product and the reviews are usually terrible.

RaspberryBeretxx · 07/12/2024 09:05

I’ve bought loads 🙈.

A Dyson hairdryer dupe (seems good so far)

Glorbs - sticky glow in the dark balls that kids can chuck at the ceiling (stocking filler - not yet arrived)

Wild mint skincare set - lovely, really loved it but can’t justify spending out all the time. Sone of the products lasted for ages though but the serum which was my favourite ran out fastest (prob me using too much!)

cat toy fish - fun cat Christmas present

square led little torches - amazing, very bright, DP and DS use them loads

bodyshaper suit thing - not great, just makes me feel squished in without actually making me much smaller/smoother.

im sure there’s more, im clearly a marketers dream. Currently tempted by some t shirts that are following me around. Off to google lumielight headband!

IknowIputitsomewhere · 07/12/2024 09:04

A lot of people buy my books based on my Facebook ads. It's my single best way of reaching people and definitely profitable.

Tusktusk · 07/12/2024 09:02

I sometimes respond to FB ads but generally only if I’ve heard of the brand.

Afolnerd · 07/12/2024 08:54

I bought this from a Facebook ad for my Ds when he was 7.

its great and he still plays with it 2 years on.

https://uk.make.do/collections/all-products?srsltid=AfmBOoqIy5k0M_Tnf6b1FeHdVWbbw8kgHWKX1lrnqFXptbbL183n647_

I also bought a handheld microscope for him and it was crap.

so 50/50

All Products – Makedo UK

https://uk.make.do/collections/all-products?srsltid=AfmBOoqIy5k0M_Tnf6b1FeHdVWbbw8kgHWKX1lrnqFXptbbL183n647_

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