Don't let the reviews scare you
934351
I admit I'm very late to the Sookie Stackhouse party.  I just discovered this series and have slammed through all 9 books in the past week.  I almost didn't read Dead and Gone because of the dreadful reviews, but my reluctance to leave Sookie's world led me to go ahead and at least start it.  Having enjoyed finishing it, I am surprised by the overwhelmingly bad reviews it got.  Yes, the books are getting darker and Sookie is much less golly-gee-whiz innocent than she was at the beginning, but I'm bemused by how anyone would expect someone to be exposed to this much and not be changed.

Admittedly, I miss the humor and wonder that was so much more prevalent in the earlier books, but basically, if you're on the fence on this one, don't let the bad reviews turn you completely off.  Try it and make up your own mind.
2373866
I have to say I am very surprised to read the bad reviews of this album. I buy lots of CDs, lots and lots of them, and this is one of the very best I have bought lately. This album rocks and moves from the beginning until the end. There is no bad song on here. I have to wonder what people were wanting or expecting from it. Are they taking the title too literally and expecting a boring album with Flo Rida talking about the bad things of "overcoming the struggle" instead of realizing that maybe he is speaking of another "route to overcoming the struggle?" There are after all different routes available. I expect that more good reviews will come in as more people hear it. I for one highly recommend it. I have listened to it all the way through several times now and I expect to listen to it several more times.  That is not true of many of the CDs I have in my large collection of various types of music.  Also while the song "Right Round" is a takeoff of the old song by Dead or Alive I don't think the two need to be compared. They are different songs and if you want the Dead or Alive song, then go buy the Dead or Alive CD. Hey, I have it. Don't buy Flo Rida so you can make a comparison where there is none. The main thing I have learned from the reviews of this album so far is to not depend on these reviews for my purchases of CDs in the future.
976806
I see a lot of one star reviews of this product because its "too expensive all of a sudden".
That kind of mudslinging is ridiculous and immature.
If you lacked the foresight to Pre-order and are upset don't take it out on the product.
This is basic supply and demand, a fundamental part of economics. There are very few left because they were all pre-ordered by customers who thought ahead and new this would happen.
As an example if there are 5 of these left and 5000 people want it, it is more valuable because people will fight for the right to purchase it with the money they have available. Be thankful this isn't an auction or the price tag might be well into the hundreds per box.
I for one am very pleased with my purchase, and am excited for all the full art land I will have at my disposal. I have wanted them since the previous Zendikar release, and now I finally will have them. My decks will be pleased (and beautiful).
1690320
I was scared to buy it because of all the negative reviews. I've been using it often and it's still working great I keep it on my table and use it for other things, like warming my tortillas or bread. I love it and recommended.
1596769
Go ahead.... don't waste time by reading reviews
1731455
I can't understand the negative reviews. I was skeptical but needed to fill this order as inexpensively as I could. I purchased this feeling that I would no doubt have to replace it soon after purchasing. But, at this price I considered it "disposable" and didn't worry to much.

Without going into unnecessary details, my unit takes fearsome abuse. It is regularly checked against two analogue standards and is working much better than expected! It has never failed to deliver rock solid performance on all four channels. Given all four probes are identical, each reading from the same location is the same (given the units stated tolerances)

It could be that quality control is lacking, that I got a lucky break and the others maybe more unlucky. However, I now have need for a second unit and will be purchasing another. We'll see how I do.

Edit:

Second unit purchased. In use for six months, perfect just like the first. Keep in mind, the second unit was purchased more than a year after the first. If there were a quality control problem, odds are good I would have seen a problem with one of the two units. This leads to me believe the negative reviews on this item are not be taken seriously.
3946285
I was hesitant to order this DVD given all the negative reviews.  But I was curious and finally gave in.  I am so glad I did.  This is an amazing workout.  You will feel it most in your lower body, but every muscle in your body is addressed.  This video deals with very small controlled movements - which might take some people a while to master.  If you are unfamiliar with barre type workouts, this probably isn't a good first choice.  The negative reviews are right when they say the production value leaves a bit to be desired, but if you are already familiar with Pilates and barre type workouts it isn't such a big deal. Also, there are two new Pure Barre workout videos which were made using a different production company.  I haven't tried these yet, but you can be sure I'll be ordering them. So if you're put off by the negative reviews maybe wait a while to see if the newer videos have better reviews.  Bottom line, if you're new to Barre or exercising you should probably look else where first.  Otherwise if your looking for an awesome total body, no impact workout that will definitely give you DOMS, buy this video you won't be sorry.
1397948
Love these! Bought them for my brother and he loved them. I was scared cause I saw a lot of bad reviews but also saw some good reviews go I chanced it
2567909
So typically I avoid, or at least look askance at any product that has a "cult" following.  So often this cult is compromised of some folks so convinced that the extra money they spent equals quality or value that they are blind to obvious shortcomings, and of course there are also the followers that don't want to admit to a mistaken outlay of cash.  SO, I end up very skeptical.

Now I didn't buy this Vitamix here at Amazon, I was pretty convinced that there was a likelihood of a quick return.  SO instead I found the 5200 at Costco for $379.  Great big stack of them available too.

Well, lets get on to the review,  Cliffnotes, it's AWESOME go buy one now.  This may come as no surprise to Vitamix owners but it's so rare that a modern product lives up to the hype that I was just floored. The YouTube videos and online reviews were helpful but so overwhelmingly positive that I simply shelved them as "fans" and had to find out for myself. Glad I did.

First thing I did after washing the container was crush some ice, and just like on YouTube, I had snow in little time.  Then it was time to make the first smoothie.  Ingredients, Apples with seeds, pear with stem, pineapple with the core, fist full of spinach, and some ice.  Stunned, in about a minute I had one of the best smoothies I've ever had, clean up was another 1 minute affair and done.  Smooth as could be, amazing taste and consistency, all with little food prep, and super easy clean up.  As a bonus, it was nowhere near as loud as I was expecting.(I know the Blendtech sounds like a router)  Make no mistake, it still sounds like a vacuum cleaner on your counter top, but not as bad as I thought it would be.

So far, Smoothies, Salsa, and blended adult drinks(awesome), all came out great, though the ice cream failed, clearly I did something wrong.  But being able to toss in whole foods, seeds and all and have a perfectly smooth tasty product in just a minute or so is wonderful.

So, my final verdict.  If you're on the fence between one or the other (Blendtech VS Vitamix) there's no competition, this based on a series of reviews on YouTube, (just search for Blendtech VS Vitamix) and first hand verification of results with the Vitamix.  If you are dragging your feet on shelling out a stack of cash for a Vitamix VS any other standard household blender then stop.  Go ahead and take the plunge, it is head and shoulders above the Breville, Kenmore, etc. brands found in the department stores.  I had gone through 3 other blenders over the last few years, and nothing worked like this.  To top it off, this is actually made in USA, and has a 7-year warranty, nice.

In Summary, I'm not a "raw foods", Vegan, or Vegatarian zealot.  I'm a skeptic who wanted a way to increase my intake of fruits and veggies to round out a diet of Sushi, Steaks, cheeseburgers, etc...  Typical "eat what I want" kind of guy.  SO I am able to think clearly without bias, and say that even in a normal healthy household, without the specter of Vegan/Vegetarianism this thing kicks butt, and will help me increase my intake of greens and fruits without question.

5-stars.
3895341
I purchased this set when it first came out, about two years ago.  I put it away for several months, as it was to be a Christmas present.  Then I began reading all the negative reviews about these disks freezing up.  As a result, I didn't bother opening the set and figured it was money down the drain.

Several months ago I decided to check these disks to see if at least some of the disks would play.  Lo and behold, every one of the eight films played fine and looked gorgeous to boot.  I cannot believe that my set was the only one produced without flaws.  I agree with another reviewer that people who have problems with these disks may be trying to play them on a cheap DVD player.  If you bought your player for $30 or $60, for god's sake break down and buy a decent one.

It's true that this set contains no extras, only the 8 movies.  It's also true that the disks are double-sided, which means you have to be extra careful not to damage them.  But the films look better than they ever have, and they are all terrific movies (including Paranoiac and Nightmare).  How on earth anyone can complain about getting 8 fine films in gorgeous transfers for so little money is beyond me.

My purpose in writing this review is to put out the word to folks who might want to buy this set but are afraid to: As long as you have a decent player, these movies play fine.  Ignore the naysayers, buy the set, and enjoy!
2915318
This is a beautifully crafted book, with an amazing story. I'm always confused by negative reviews given to fantastic pieces of literature. Don't listen to them. Buy this book.
2669950
Don't let the reviews spoil this game for you. Be your own judge. This game is magnificent and such a breath of fresh air.
4590195
Man, the negative reviews here had me scared!  No fear, everything works as promised.  Yes, the firmware is a little clunky but it's not bad and you can easily imagine that Garmin will be able to smooth things up in future updates.

Coming from a Edge 500 the most noticeable improvement in the 520 (other than all the obviously nifty things you can do with Bluetooth support)  is the much improved GPS--can't say whether it's due to improved hardware or the GLONASS integration (or both) but my location is determined within seconds and routes now all appear much more spot on when viewed on Strava; this all makes me trust my ride data even more than I did before.

People expressing frustration with getting their 520 to behave have a small point and you will need to be willing to troubleshoot not only problems with the 520's firmware but problems with Garmin's website as well.  The unit and website DO talk to each other, but sometimes it seems as they don't always say what they should, when they should--happily most of the annoyances have been minor and they disappeared once I figured them out.  Importantly, the benefits of having Live Segments, email/text notifications, and auto-transfer of your ride data to Strava have left no doubt in my mind that the 520 is a really smart and useful upgrade.

NOTE: Withholding one star because there's no reason Garmin couldn't have already refined the interface to be more transparent, and the documentation that comes with the unit is minimal (VERY minimal)
1592301
Okay, I'm not going to outright say this is a terrible product, but as many others have mentioned, beware of the 5 star reviews.  I did some investigating, and the majority of the reviewers that are giving this product 5 stars, this is the only review they have ever written.  That's usually one indicator to look out for.  Secondly, if you look at the brand's website "SoundbyBoho" Dot Com, you will see some of the exact same reviews, word for word, posted by usernames that are the same as here (Janelle).  Either they are scraping the reviews from Amazon, or they are simply copy and pasting reviews back and forth.  The last red flag is that all of the reviews are within a 1 week period, from October 23rd - October 30th.  Even if it's a new product, you typically won't see nearly 20 5 star reviews within it's first week of availability.

Again, it could be an amazing product, but I wouldn't go off of the reviews.  I have purchased the "Photive CYREN Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker" and have had pretty good luck with it.  If you're looking for a bluetooth speaker in the $30-$50 range, there are a lot of options with less suspicious reviews.  This looks a little like astroturfing to me.  Or maybe these folks were so impressed with this purchase that they wrote their first ever review and are now ordering 4 more for their kids as Christmas gift.
1581865
I read the really bad reviews of this novel--but as is my habit I didn't read them until after I read the book. I don't agree with most of them.
I have no issues with omniscient narration so I don't find the differing points of view to be distracting. There were many characters but I managed to keep them straight, mostly. I liked the characters and was interested in the plot.
One reviewer wrote all this has already been done; I can't speak to that as I don't often read this genre.
Another reviewer said all the good reviews must have come from friends and relatives, I'm neither!
There's a detailed sex scene at the end, caution for those who don't like that a plus for those who do!
In regard to actual criticism I would like to see more character development of the protagonist and maybe even more in the antagonist. I enjoyed this story and read it in a day.
365126
I read quite a few reviews before purchasing this movie. Some of the reviews made some interesting accusations, almost causing me to reconsider my purchase. They were outweighed by some very positive reviews, and I must say that I'm ecstatic that I went with this movie over any other.
This movie is a perfect recipe and not your average, run of the mill superhero tale.
All I can say about it simply is Pay Attention. Don't look for deep meaning or intellectual quandaries. Go in not expecting much. At the price, it's worth a shot.
1125251
Do not pay attention to those bad reviews. Most of them are SDA imbeciles who would never take the time to read a book like this one. They are just angry because they are being exposed all over the web. This book is a well researched work presenting plenty of evidence that will actually shake those who read it and make them run away from the SDA disastrous cult. An eye opener for those who have eyes to see and ears to hear. If you think you can fit into this category, then give it a try and read it before posting stupidity. Don't be afraid. Great Job Dr. Russell!!

Two Thumbs up!