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Janice · 05-01-2016, 06:12 PM

Has anyone heard of or tried this? It's Amazon Review Trader where product testers (me) request items they want to review. Sellers, if they like your profile and your past reviews, will choose you to test their products.

Reviewers (testers) get items for free or at a deep discount. I signed up two weeks ago and have reviewed seven items, mostly pricey facial products. I've spent about $3, and I'm having a blast with the products. Writing the reviews feels like homework, but it's worth it.

https://www.amzreviewtrader.com/

Family Ties Forever! · 05-02-2016, 03:04 AM

Janice, that sounds like a great hobby for you. I hope it continues to go well for you.

AB · 05-02-2016, 03:29 PM

Never heard of this but it does sound like something interesting to do.

HuntingtonM15 · 05-03-2016, 12:33 PM

That's awesome, Janice! I always wondered how that worked when I see reviews on Amazon that say, "I received this product in exchange for my honest review." I'd definitely be into trying this. Thanks for sharing.

Family Ties Forever! · 05-14-2016, 09:37 PM

I"m going to check it out.

Family Ties Forever! · 06-14-2016, 12:34 PM

Amazon Review Trader is cool.

HuntingtonM15 · 06-23-2016, 04:53 PM

Again, thanks for sharing this, Janice. I've received several face products, and most recently a great pair of $60 shoes for $15.

Janice · 06-23-2016, 07:22 PM

Michael, I'm so happy that you're finding this useful. When I first signed up, I felt that I had to write super long reviews; then I noticed that not many people were doing that. I think as long as you stress the positive parts of the product (and the negative too, I guess) and why you like/dislike it, that's good enough.

One item that's a good deal are phone cases. I bought 12 of them for our granddaughters. They both have IPhones, different versions. I got some of the nicest phone cases. Most of them were free, and a couple cost just $1 to $5. We gave them to the gals the other night, and they just loved them. They make great gifts and stocking stuffers.

opus · 06-23-2016, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

When I first signed up, I felt that I had to write super long reviews; then I noticed that not many people were doing that. I think as long as you stress the positive parts of the product (and the negative too, I guess) and why you like/dislike it, that's good enough.

True. From the buyer perspective, if it's "too long", I'm skipping it. It could be the best written summation ever, but I'm still moving on.

Janice · 06-23-2016, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by opus

True. From the buyer perspective, if it's "too long", I'm skipping it. It could be the best written summation ever, but I'm still moving on.

I'm that way with most anything written: most books, articles, online posts, you name it. Short attention span I guess. I wasn't this way years ago. I blame the internet Seems everything these days is just a cursory Wiki glance, lol.

HuntingtonM15 · 06-24-2016, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

Michael, I'm so happy that you're finding this useful. When I first signed up, I felt that I had to write super long reviews; then I noticed that not many people were doing that. I think as long as you stress the positive parts of the product (and the negative too, I guess) and why you like/dislike it, that's good enough.

One item that's a good deal are phone cases. I bought 12 of them for our granddaughters. They both have IPhones, different versions. I got some of the nicest phone cases. Most of them were free, and a couple cost just $1 to $5. We gave them to the gals the other night, and they just loved them. They make great gifts and stocking stuffers.

I agree that as long as you stress the positive/negative points about the product, the review doesn't have to be paragraphs long. I've seen some people ramble on and on endlessly repeating the same thing over and over because they think quantity is better than quality. It's insane.

The phone cases is a great idea. I'll definitely have to check into that.

05-01-2016, 06:12 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Amazon Review Trader Has anyone heard of or tried this? It's Amazon Review Trader where product testers (me) request items they want to review. Sellers, if they like your profile and your past reviews, will choose you to test their products. Reviewers (testers) get items for free or at a deep discount. I signed up two weeks ago and have reviewed seven items, mostly pricey facial products. I've spent about $3, and I'm having a blast with the products. Writing the reviews feels like homework, but it's worth it. https://www.amzreviewtrader.com/

05-02-2016, 03:04 AM	#2
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	Janice, that sounds like a great hobby for you. I hope it continues to go well for you.
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06-14-2016, 12:34 PM	#6
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	Amazon Review Trader is cool.
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05-02-2016, 03:29 PM	#3
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,429	Never heard of this but it does sound like something interesting to do.

05-03-2016, 12:33 PM	#4
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	That's awesome, Janice! I always wondered how that worked when I see reviews on Amazon that say, "I received this product in exchange for my honest review." I'd definitely be into trying this. Thanks for sharing.

05-14-2016, 09:37 PM	#5
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	I"m going to check it out.

06-23-2016, 04:53 PM	#7
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	Again, thanks for sharing this, Janice. I've received several face products, and most recently a great pair of $60 shoes for $15.

06-23-2016, 07:22 PM	#8
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Michael, I'm so happy that you're finding this useful. When I first signed up, I felt that I had to write super long reviews; then I noticed that not many people were doing that. I think as long as you stress the positive parts of the product (and the negative too, I guess) and why you like/dislike it, that's good enough. One item that's a good deal are phone cases. I bought 12 of them for our granddaughters. They both have IPhones, different versions. I got some of the nicest phone cases. Most of them were free, and a couple cost just $1 to $5. We gave them to the gals the other night, and they just loved them. They make great gifts and stocking stuffers.