Are people getting dafter?

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  1. Old Goat

    Old Goat Well-Known Member

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    I'm browsing the Argos website, looking at garden furniture. Each item has a helpful Q&A section, where potential buyers can ask questions, and previous customers can provide answers. I'm shaking my head at some of it.

    Q. How big is the table? (despite the fact that this info is clearly given in the product details).
    First Answer. "Not sure" (Why? Why would anyone waste time answering like that?)
    Next Answer. "I bought it for my son and he hasn't used it yet." (That's nice. Unhelpful, but still nice to know)

    Q. Are the measurements in inches or centimetres? (despite it saying "cm" after the numbers in the description)

    A few more Q's and then here we go again:
    Q. How big is the table?

    There's enough material for a whole stand-up routine on here! :D
     
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    You see the same on Amazon with "not sure" replies... can only assume there is some form of reward for answering queries.
     
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    Maybe the product details were updated after they posted the question?
     
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    My favourite is when you are looking at reviews to see if the product is any good and people put "arrived on time", 5 stars.

    You are reviewing the product not the courier you plank.
     
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    Was once looking on Argos for a tumble dryer it had good reviews but just the single one star review.
    Said it was a good dryer but it was too loud, as they have to put it in the living room due to lack of space and they couldn't hear the TV when it was on.
     
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    Amazon is a treasure trove of ridiculous questions and product reviews.
     
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    Mind you if you want a laugh reading the reviews for condoms on Amazon can be good.

    Here a few examples.

    Size: Pack of 40
    if im lucky i ll finish the box in 10 years..... as I said, if im lucky

    Size: Pack of 40
    I managed to squeeze into these so most buyer should be fine, but be warned there is only one weeks supply in the pack.

    Size: Pack of 40
    Well my teenage son hasnt knocked his GF up yet, so they must be OK.
    As I dont think there playing eye spy up stairs.

    Size: Pack of 40
    Not pregnant

    Great item.... just wish I got to use it more

    Love them, gave the mrs rounds and rounds. Switched up the rubber each time to keep it even more exciting. Would reccomend! Fits my sausage nicely
     
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    The reason you get such pointless answers is that anyone who bought one previously gets emailed with the question and asked to answer it. Instead of just ignoring it, I think some people feel obligated, or think the person asking the question was contacting them personally rather than it being generic to all buyers.
     
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    You've spoilt it now. My stand-up routine is in tatters.
    Back to the drawing board.... :)
     
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