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Thread created 02-11-2018 by HANK_HILL
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Post #112090803 added 02-12-2018 4:42 PM by a2401067 in Deal Talk
Sweet. when does it expire?
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Post #112095131 added 02-12-2018 6:57 PM by 814h4853n7 in Deal Talk
Actually, they are offering it for free because they are making changes to the account system, and such texts can be found on mobile site and certain web pages. It will probably end around Feb 14
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Post #112065343 added 02-12-2018 5:58 AM by 814h4853n7 in Deal Talk
Are you hinting that young people do not make rational decisions and just throw $700 to buy a random TV? One thing I have learned in the past few years is never underestimating younger generations.
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Post #112068635 added 02-12-2018 7:34 AM by Somnambulator in Deal Talk
CR is a decent subscription assuming your expectations are accurate. Their actual testing is high quality, and most of their testing-based reviews are generally to be trusted assuming their...
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Post #112078199 added 02-12-2018 11:07 AM by gudmar in Deal Talk
Indeed, there are many applications, and every library uses different ones. Overdrive was I believe one of the first with this technology so it is more common. There are on-line directions so you can...
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Post #112221907 added 02-15-2018 7:51 PM by euuser3230610 in Deal Talk
a quick recap: data is where the money is, and the reason why review services are being offered for free. and why/how CR is in decline.
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Post #112222179 added 02-15-2018 8:02 PM by examante in Deal Talk
Highly debatable since CR has faired better than most traditional magazines that started monetizing data in the last 10 years. They've actually declined far less than industry average. New media...
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Post #112048567 added 02-11-2018 3:23 PM by scott.sd in Deal Talk
I never knew that consumerist was related to consumer reports. Also, after the last two energy efficient appliances I bought based on CR recommendations, I'm not sure how reliable CR is since they...
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Post #112048699 added 02-11-2018 3:29 PM by TheAzureSky in Deal Talk
Besides your example from nearly 30 years ago, do you have any other examples of CR being biased? I'll give you that CR isn't perfect but one random person's opinion on the internet versus a large,...
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Post #112049999 added 02-11-2018 4:17 PM by TheJerkStoreCalled in Deal Talk
good to know. do you have a direct link for Consumer Reports' take on the best plates/dishes/bowls?
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Post #112050363 added 02-11-2018 4:32 PM by TheJerkStoreCalled in Deal Talk
as rigorous as they may be, it's 2018. content needs to be digital-first, or at least digital-available...
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Post #112050523 added 02-11-2018 4:38 PM by tamster121 in Deal Talk
I think Consumer Report does good work. Their criteria may not match yours, but they do systematic testing and comparison, tell you exactly how they tested, and have no problem calling out flawed...
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Post #112052983 added 02-11-2018 6:07 PM by 814h4853n7 in Deal Talk
CR is same. You can easily find a $700 blender recommendation on their website, whose Amazon link is a referred one. What makes you think CR is really better? There are lots of ridiculous...
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Post #112054203 added 02-11-2018 6:46 PM by PocketsThick in Deal Talk
That's all I want is the cars section especially for used cars. That's gold right there in terms of data. Especially a few years down the road when you want a used car.
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Post #112054699 added 02-11-2018 7:01 PM by phillint in Deal Talk
I find they review the most expensive things,once they said my laundry detergent was crap,i still use it as its the only thing that gets my clothes clean and is half the price of of others all my...
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Post #112056123 added 02-11-2018 7:43 PM by iduckett in Deal Talk
Yup our small town library in VT gave us access. Awesome. As for the site itself - meh. There is a certain type of person that uses consumer reports, and that person is the one reviewing the stuff on...
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Post #112057327 added 02-11-2018 8:27 PM by VTX_Rover in Deal Talk
Thanks for the info!! I've now spent about 4 hours Cntrl-S all the pages locally for the stuff I'm looking to buy like Used Cars!! Thanks! rep'd
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Post #112057455 added 02-11-2018 8:32 PM by ssnova703 in Deal Talk
Consumer Reports has gone down hill ALOT in the past decade or so, my family has been subscribers since the 80's, and back then they were quantitative, methodical, and scientific in their approaches....
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Post #112057771 added 02-11-2018 8:44 PM by bostonman in Deal Talk
Thanks a lot for sharing.
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Post #112060915 added 02-11-2018 11:07 PM by buymeadrink in Deal Talk
who needs CR when you can just pull up valuable reviews from amazon
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Post #112047355 added 02-11-2018 2:35 PM by DrRad in Deal Talk
More useful reviews on YouTube. These guys were great in the 90s.
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Post #112047571 added 02-11-2018 2:43 PM by christoh in Deal Talk
dilly dilly nough said bozo!!!!!!!!!!
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Post #112078375 added 02-12-2018 11:10 AM by gudmar in Deal Talk
And they will find that the comments for Wirecutter are the same. That site has significantly changed since they were purchased by the NY Times.
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Post #112079875 added 02-12-2018 11:45 AM by echooff in Deal Talk
Where's the info regarding this being free at the link provided in the OP? Nothing is to be found on the page
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Post #112065675 added 02-12-2018 6:09 AM by whorns in Deal Talk
As someone who uses CR in combination with user reviews, I think I know why there's a big difference. CR does testing on new products using all sorts of measurements. With refrigerators, they test...
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Post #112065739 added 02-12-2018 6:10 AM by jeffde in Deal Talk
Just bought pots and pans off the back of the wirecutter recommendation last night!
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Post #112065919 added 02-12-2018 6:16 AM by Jeppedy in Deal Talk
I have enjoyed Consumer Reports for years. I can move past the “I bought it and it works for me so I think it’s the best” types of reviews and get real, testing-based results. Don’t get me wrong......
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Thread created 02-11-2018 by HANK_HILL
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Post #112073075 added 02-12-2018 9:22 AM by sullim4 in Deal Talk
This assessment is fairly accurate. I find CR's methodology questionable under many circumstances. For instance, with cars, they place an inordinate amount of emphasis on whether they think the...
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Post #112047719 added 02-11-2018 2:49 PM by firstdavis in Deal Talk
What is this for? Have never used this before. Anything specifically good here?
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Post #112047871 added 02-11-2018 2:56 PM by sonnychiba in Deal Talk
Wirecutter is pretty reliable when it comes to product reviews.
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Post #112047935 added 02-11-2018 2:59 PM by davelikesdeals2 in Deal Talk
A lot of these companies are so shady these days. Humans ruining good things.. go figure. /s
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Post #112048031 added 02-11-2018 3:04 PM by one321 in Deal Talk
Holy crap! I'd all but forgotten about The Consumerist. Back when I was bigger into RSS feeds and using Google Reader, I never missed a new post from The Consumerist....
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Post #112048047 added 02-11-2018 3:04 PM by sk8er in Deal Talk
How do you get access through the library? My library offers magazines and such. Is this available if you check out the magazine or is it straight out a link to access the site? TIA
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Post #112048439 added 02-11-2018 3:20 PM by TheJerkStoreCalled in Deal Talk
can't say if this was there yesterday or will be tomorrow, but right now the top of their page says: "Something New Is in the Works We’re making some changes behind the scenes. So, today please...
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Post #112249611 added 02-16-2018 1:50 PM by dualityofman in Deal Talk
I'm a Consumer Reports subscriber & they're worse than Publisher's Clearing House. Every month they beg me for money, want to me to donate for some kind of sweepstakes that nobody ever wins.
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Post #112130427 added 02-13-2018 2:17 PM by 814h4853n7 in Deal Talk
What is wrong with you? I was just offering a piece of fact and you threw all this ** at me?
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Post #112114895 added 02-13-2018 9:01 AM by hleapha in Deal Talk
There's a flip-side. Free review sites clearly are covered with ads. Those ads have product links and prices. Those ads pay for the review site. Those ads corrupt the independent nature of...
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Post #112172951 added 02-14-2018 2:55 PM by euuser3230610 in Deal Talk
what you are saying does make sense, kind of like how the judicial system is free of outside influence because the judges are paid well with respect and power. it is a little different with a product...
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Post #112051579 added 02-11-2018 5:16 PM by firemedic1343 in Deal Talk
It's nice when there is no bias, like on Doctor of Credit, I had to stop using TPG.
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Post #112052007 added 02-11-2018 5:30 PM by yang430 in Deal Talk
They charged my credit card monthly for 5 months AFTER I unsubscribed, even after I called their customer service. Lessons learned: 1. Never ever use CR again, even if it’s free. 2. Check credit card...
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