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Dahlietta · 09/12/2020 19:49

Have you read the reviews for kids' stuff on John Lewis? Pretty much every review is about their grandchildren

RedRiverShore · 09/12/2020 19:49

Also with the 'it didn't arrive ones' there is no way of knowing which seller they used as there are often half a dozen different ones

Callipygion · 09/12/2020 19:50

andawaywego thanks for the link 😆 I’m crying at the dentist one 😂😂

AuntyPasta · 09/12/2020 19:51

They’re not useful but I love a pointless review.

I saw this one the other day

’OK if you want an overpowering taste of strong mushroom, along with unidentifiable strange stalks inside! Couldnt eat it, had to do cheese and biscuits instead so at least Id got something to eat!’

It was a review of a mushroom and spinach quiche

fuzzysnowflake · 09/12/2020 19:51

YANBU

I also discount many reviews which are very detailed (and often complete with videos) as you can tell that often the reviewers have been given the product for free in exchange for a 5 review. The videos can be useful but I take the 5 review with a pinch of salt. Sometimes they make it clear they’ve been given the product for free, other times they don’t but you can usually tell.

Meowchickameowmeow · 09/12/2020 19:52

I'm giving this book 1 star, it was the best book I've ever read.

I'm giving this book 1 star, I bought it for my Kindle and it never downloaded.

I'm giving this book 1 star, it has a typo on page 37. Has this author never heard of using an editor? I expect better and won't be buying anymore of this author's books.

I'm giving this book 1 star, it arrived with a crease on the front cover and is unreadable.

You get my point I'm sure

Wellthisismorethanabitgrim · 09/12/2020 19:54

I was looking at some tinsel on Amazon the other day. Someone had asked "Is the pink really pink, it looks a bit purpley in the picture?". Someone else had responded "I don't know I bought it in green". People never cease to amaze me.

WokesFromHome · 09/12/2020 20:01

I love reviews like "I bought this for my Grandson/ daughter. Even though it says 12 years plus, this 4-year old had no problem with it and completed it in half the time".

WokesFromHome · 09/12/2020 20:01

"I don't know I bought it in green". People never cease to amaze me.

Madhairday · 09/12/2020 20:03

@Zilla1

YANBU. I don't understand the 5 star reviews for products, often books, that had not been released when the review was left.

That's usually because books are sent out from places like NetGalley prior to publication to gain reviews for launch.

Those Box Canvas reviews are a thing of beauty

Nottherealslimshady · 09/12/2020 20:03

I always just assume they think they have to or something. You get an email asking you to review it. My PILs are "of that age" and seem to think that every email and every thing that comes up on their facebook feed is directed a them and requires a response.

FizzyPink · 09/12/2020 20:06

I’ve seen so many recently (especially games bought for grandchildren) where they say “it’s a Christmas present so hasn’t been opened yet” and then give it 4/5 stars for fun
Why on earth spend the time writing a review??

MandosHatHair · 09/12/2020 20:09

YANBU

It was especially annoying when I was expecting DS1 and didn't have a clue what buggy, cot, etc to go for and every other review seemed to be 'bought this for my first grandchild, they aren't here yet but the parents seemed happy'

Zilla1 · 09/12/2020 20:10

@Madhairday, true though I've seen some which are along the lines of 'This is my favourite author so I know I'll love it'. Understandable but not as helpful as a review of this book.

rosegoldwatcher · 09/12/2020 20:15

@WizardOfAus

Amen!

In contrast, the reviews on Veet Hair Removal Creme for Men are some of the best ever. Still make me giggle even though I must've read them 100 times.

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Oh thank you, thank you. thank you!

User43210 · 09/12/2020 20:20

@AtTheWinchester

The replies to the questions get me.

Something along the lines of "I don't know. I haven't opened it yet." Why reply then?!

This one. So much!!!

Sumptuosity · 09/12/2020 20:20

DM bought some fairly bog standard item for our kids for Christmas one year. They wrote their thank you cards, but that wasn't enough... she'd been asked to write a REVIEW, you see!

She could not have been more excited and stressed if she'd been asked to give a Command Performance for the Queen.

Saying that they liked it and had fun playing with it was not enough. I needed to give an in-depth analysis of its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities for improvement, and suitability for different age groups. DM's audience were on the edge of their seats and must not be disappointed!

actually the kids didn't like it that much, but I was too polite to tell her

Ithinkim · 09/12/2020 20:21

I know several people who get laid to live good reviews on Amazon. Don't take any notice of them.

knittingaddict · 09/12/2020 20:21

@notdaddycool

AIBU to discount and hate Amazon reviews saying "I bought this for my grandson and he loves it" 90% of them will have based that on a polite child's thank you letter. Takes so bloody long to read through them, of course you say a gift is nice, even if it's really rubbish.

Well that's a massive generalisation op. I'm a grandparent who does child care (there are lots of us). I think it's reasonable to assume that some/most of us know our grandchildren enough to know if a gift is a hit or not.

SoupDragon · 09/12/2020 20:24

@AtTheWinchester

The replies to the questions get me.

Something along the lines of "I don't know. I haven't opened it yet." Why reply then?!

To be fair, the email you get sent asking the question does make it seem like the person asking is just asking you.

knittingaddict · 09/12/2020 20:24

I do agree that there are some very dubious reviews on Amazon though. I tend to read them with a critical eye.

Hopeisnotastrategy · 09/12/2020 20:29

@Nottherealslimshady

I always just assume they think they have to or something. You get an email asking you to review it. My PILs are "of that age" and seem to think that every email and every thing that comes up on their facebook feed is directed a them and requires a response.

Yet more casual ageism on MN. Your PILs are individuals, they do not represent an entire generation.

knittingaddict · 09/12/2020 20:29

Just read some more posts on here and I wish some people would give it a rest with the ageism. It's not just the fucking old people who leave stupid reviews.

Dahlietta · 09/12/2020 20:29

I know several people who get laid to live good reviews on Amazon.

That's a hell of an allegation!

Fink · 09/12/2020 20:30

I completely agree about the answers to questions. It drives me crazy.

'Is this machine washable and at what temperature?'
'I haven't tried it, don't know.'

'Does this fit true to size?'
'I bought it for a child, don't know.'

FFS - they don't even badger you to answer the questions, that's voluntary!

Some of the questions are just as bad though. From my recent purchases:

'Can anybody recommend another brand. My dog hates this.'
'Are these the same colour on both sides?' For gift tags. Like literally every other gift tag in the world, they're white on the back so you can write on them. As someone has actually answered, thankfully saving me the bother.
'What is the diameter of these?' The diameter is writen on the item description.
'What are these made of?' They are pine cones. They are made from pine cone.

And so on.