I often read reviews when I want to purchase something. I concentrate on the negative reviews. They are most likely more honest than many of the positive reviews.
Maybe you need a new heater. Which one is the most reliable?
Especially handy when looking for accommodation. Several times I have rejected places because of negative reviews
Before I bought my Air Conditioner I read a lot of reviews. Because they expensive to buy and install. about $1600.
Checked out portable ones at half the price.
Almost all the reviews said, “Noisy”. So a wall mounted one it will be.
Have chose one that cost approximately $1200 installed.
The landlord will allow me to install it.
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Never tbh.
As i believe some people love to leave nasty comments because the are spiteful.
I have yet to have anything i have purchased to be anything but reliable.
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Here in the UK for air conditioning all we have to do is open a window or door. Works out a lot cheaper
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That system doesnt work too well on 40+ days.
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Yes, I do and read the feedback given by buyers.
As there are an increasing number of unbearably hot days and nights in summer and I don’t have air con, which forced me to leave the doors open during the night, I decided to buy a fan at least. Waiting for Black Friday , I got a Levoit tower fan 30% off. Noise was my major concern. It’s been tested to be reasonably silent (whisper-quiet) in sleep mode (28 db). Then I learnt that there’s even one with 20 db but it costs 50 quid more. Too late. Will see how loud it is when I unbox it probably on Sunday.
Hope it will do its job as advertised and confirmed by other buyers.
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We have a “which magazine” account so we have a look what they have to say
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I have to see what the product looks and feels like before buying, and I have to talk to a knowledgeable salesman which leads to other questions I hadn’t considered. I read about it online, sift through the reviews, and at the end of the day I either forget the whole thing or buy the updated version of my old one.
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I certainly do, I’m not an impulse buyer. I go through the reviews on Amazon or Argos for example. It took me about a month to make a decision on my new work boots!
I’d never buy boots/shoes on the net without trying them on. (if that’s what you did).
In fact, I buy shoes in a shoe shop, keep the labels attached, wear them at home for a fortnight before deciding: keep or return?
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Depends on what I’m buying. The most recent expensive purchase was a mirrorless camera, having made the jump from a DLSR. I needed a professional camera as I was doing some commissioned work and thought it was about time I upgraded. I must have spent weeks on end going through as many reviews and forums before coming round to deciding which one and taking the plunge - as well as factoring what I could afford. Thus far, I feel I made the right choice.
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I’m confident with certain brands d00d, hence the shopping around. Doctor Martens always a size nine, hiking boots a size ten, my work boots are usually by Magnum size nine although my latest purchase is in nine and a half, life in the fast lane, never a dull moment…
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I thought that with DM’s but my last pair took me some time to get used to.Never before.I see they were made in Taiwan though,so I’ll have to have a rethink for my next.
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I’m a bit of an anorak as far as this subject is concerned.
Check out Solovair, the quality is superb although reflected in the price!
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Yes. If I’m planning to buy something from a company I have never used before, I read as many reviews I can find. I don’t just focus on the negative reviews or the “everything is brilliant” reviews - I look at them at all and you can often tell whether the reviewer is being overly flattering or just a grumpy git who is never satisfied with anything - sometimes, the mixed reviews giving you the pros and the cons give you more info about the elements that are more important to you.
Oops! That was meant as a reply to Bretrick’s OP not Chilli’s post about Boots - despite my name, this Boot knows nowt about Chilliboot’s type of Boots ! 
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Yes, I do read the reviews, both good and bad.
Some may be grumbles, others too flattering, so I read all and then decide.
Too tight across the shoulders? Maybe she’s broader than me.
Too flimsy? What will I wear over it.
Sleeves too long… Nope, I’ve got shorter arms.
Stiff material…depends on what it is.
Then, take a deep breath, sleep on it, and the next day see if I still am interested in “the perfect purchase” enough to take a chance.
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How very dare you! 
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