Do positive reviews really get a $10 GC or a free product? Saw it in the reviews for the Men's product.
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No. I haven't received any money and I put a very positive review on. I wouldn't accept money anyway because I feel it would be wrong
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Greetings Friends, In an honest attempt to thank our customers for taking the time to post a review, we awarded free product for about ten 3, 4 and 5 star reviews. This was done only briefly and again this accounts for about 10 of our 216 reviews. Amazon asked us to cease and we did so. Amazon is a great company to work with and Amazon Customers are the best! Thank you and we believe in our Customers, Healthy Living and our Products, Jerry Angeletti, President and CEO of Perfectly Natural Herbs
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You have to wonder if those 5 star reviews are real. I gave it one star; I didn't "hate" it, but it did not provide any improvement whatsoever. If you have an extra $100, it is a good moisturizer; just don't expect these amazing results others talk about.
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You do not have to post a positive review to get the free bottles, you just simply have to leave feedback on the product. Plus, why would you want more bottles if it does not work?
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Yes the reviews are suspicious and the simplest explanation (in quotes below) is right on the company's website. I capitalized the VIP Club benefit that may persuade exclusive members of the Bodishape VIP Review Club with an indirect incentive to exaggerate and/or lie. "Free Pre-release New Products to Trial and Review (Bodishape Branded Products)25% Lifetime Discount Off ALL Bodishape Branded Purchase****OTHER BENEFITS TO BE ADDED BASED ON YOUR FEEDBACK******* All we need you to do is provide us with and honest and fair review on Amazon and on this website...***" So yes, they ask for honest and fair reviews, but the underlying message is 'rate us up and you will be rewarded'. Yes the reviews are suspicious and the simplest explanation (in quotes below) is right on the company's website. I capitalized the VIP Club benefit that may persuade exclusive members of the Bodishape VIP Review Club with an indirect incentive to exaggerate and/or lie. "Free Pre-release New Products to Trial and Review (Bodishape Branded Products)25% Lifetime Discount Off ALL Bodishape Branded Purchase****OTHER BENEFITS TO BE ADDED BASED ON YOUR FEEDBACK******* All we need you to do is provide us with and honest and fair review on Amazon and on this... » Read More Yes the reviews are suspicious and the simplest explanation (in quotes below) is right on the company's website. I capitalized the VIP Club benefit that may persuade exclusive members of the Bodishape VIP Review Club with an indirect incentive to exaggerate and/or lie. "Free Pre-release New Products to Trial and Review (Bodishape Branded Products)25% Lifetime Discount Off ALL Bodishape Branded Purchase****OTHER BENEFITS TO BE ADDED BASED ON YOUR FEEDBACK******* All we need you to do is provide us with and honest and fair review on Amazon and on this website...***" So yes, they ask for honest and fair reviews, but the underlying message is 'rate us up and you will be rewarded'. « Show Less
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For certain products that can be faked, like cologne, I always pay retail. I buy all my cologne at Nordstrom. You'll notice that it is rarely sold through Amazon, always a 3rd party. Not worth the $5 or $6 saved IMO.
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It was free for me.. But when you check out, it will confirm the shipping charge for you
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Marketing strategies...perhaps, but possibly because the product isnt any better than something from RadioShack at a lot less. I returned mine...still havent been credited back. Bad news, Bro.
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Your own negative review of this product is visible. That should prove there's no vast conspiracy to quash negative reviews.
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I personally don't think Amazon should let people review a product unless they bought it from them. The fake reviews can really skew a product's ratings. To second what Matt said, look for a trend in the ratings from verified purchasers vs. ratings from random people. :-)
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Thanks for pointing this out. I checked on most of the reviewers, they have reviews on a lot of products so I'm skeptical and will try a different product.
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This is the second product I've bypassed in as many days because of reviews from people who got the product for free. Reviewing in exchange for free product is an inherent conflict of interest, no matter how hard the reviewer tries to be objective. At the point compensation is received, it becomes a business and other factors besides helping fellow consumers are in play. So, Amazon, if you are listening, I for one am avoiding products with these reviews because I feel they are not trustworthy (No offense intended, Vine reviewers. Please don't write or call. :). It's a shame because the honest, freely offered community reviews was one of the real advantages to shopping here. This is the second product I've bypassed in as many days because of reviews from people who got the product for free. Reviewing in exchange for free product is an inherent conflict of interest, no matter how hard the reviewer tries to be objective. At the point compensation is received, it becomes a business and other factors besides helping fellow consumers are in play. So, Amazon, if you are listening, I for one am avoiding products with these reviews because I feel they are not trustworthy (No offense intended, Vine reviewers. Please don't write or call. :). It's a shame because the... » Read More This is the second product I've bypassed in as many days because of reviews from people who got the product for free. Reviewing in exchange for free product is an inherent conflict of interest, no matter how hard the reviewer tries to be objective. At the point compensation is received, it becomes a business and other factors besides helping fellow consumers are in play. So, Amazon, if you are listening, I for one am avoiding products with these reviews because I feel they are not trustworthy (No offense intended, Vine reviewers. Please don't write or call. :). It's a shame because the honest, freely offered community reviews was one of the real advantages to shopping here. « Show Less
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Alot of people do not write reviews. when i got this product, it had a lable attached to it that said if you write an "honest" review, we will ship you a second bottle free. So i cant say there pushing for fake reviews because it said honest review. I will take advantage of that as well if this stuff really works.
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Hi Rebecca, I am not advertising anything. I just gave a review. It's been month but I think I bought it for someone else. From other reviews online, it's just a gimmick. So it does not work as advertise, it's for gullible people and I was one.
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Dear Valued Customer, Thank you for your question! If you receive this item from Swanson Health Products, we can assure you that this is indeed the true product, and we are able to sell our products at a low price due to many different reasons. Swanson's is able to provide everyday low prices because we do everything at one facility, therefore our overhead costs are much lower than other retail outlets. We also do business at a very high volume, which allows us to pass on low prices to our valued customers. We spend very little on advertising, and count on our customers to spread the word about the great value they get at Swanson Health Products. As this item could be filled and shipped from another Amazon seller, we can only speak for ourselves, but please be assured that the product you receive from us will be the true item. We hope this is helpful! If we can assist you further, please feel free to contact us directly through Amazon. Jenna G. Swanson Health Products
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How do you know that this is fake and paid for reviews? Do you have any proof to back this up? I would be very interested, as I ordered this product and hate to waste money on products due to the reviews. Why would Amazon let this happen and Dr, Oz? I need to hear more about this.
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Okay so here's a nice and straight forward answer. IT DEPENDS. Maybe some buyer was being really cheap and wanted to save $2 and bought it from some no name seller and got a water down cologne and hence you see the negative reviews. Buy your colognes from Amazon. You always get the real deal.