So yea I reviewed a few products I tried, and one was the notorious Pink Magic. Anyways, I believe I have it a semi low review, didnt curse, didnt bash, didnt flame, etc....
Well yesterday Pink Magic had a 8.5 rating. Today its 9.2.
I mean yea i understand its a business and all, and that shady sht happens everywhere we look, but this def dissapointed me. I never did buy a product due to reviews since I know most of them are fake, this strategy they are using is BS. Basically fixing reviews so a certain product is ranked high to attract uneducated buyers.
Cliffs: Son I am dissapoint
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08-31-2010, 02:23 AM #1Registered User
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Old News: BB.com deleting negative reviews
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08-31-2010, 02:33 AM #2Registered BroScientist
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Pink Magic not in the top 50 anymore
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/top50.htm
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08-31-2010, 02:43 AM #3Registered User
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Also, im not anti-Pink Magic... im Anti shady marketing and shadyness overall....
Like I said i know its all about the $$$ to many companies... But some actions of certain companies honestly made me lose all my respect and trust in them.
And this deleting of reviews by bb.com (who prob got paid to delete these reviews, or a certain company reported the negative reviews) made me lose alot of respect for bb.com. Its basically thinkin that we are gullible sacks of money.
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08-31-2010, 02:48 AM #4Registered User
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08-31-2010, 02:52 AM #5Registered User
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but we are sacks of money, welcome to the real world
my english sucks, workin on it
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08-31-2010, 02:58 AM #6Registered User
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08-31-2010, 03:01 AM #7i lol'd
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Lol @ blaming the flaming on the forums for the failure though.Originally Posted by Kabs
I have no issue with USPLabs or there reps, but maybe its because people tried the product, didn't like it, and the hype went down. I mean it did really well at start and Im sure its doing fine now. Just because the sales arent as high as when it was released doesn't mean that its because people flamed it, marketing 101 teaches you that people will purchase anything if the advertisement is good. But it doesn't always last, I say be proud that you came out with a product that sold so well and (i would imagine) continues to do fine.
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08-31-2010, 03:01 AM #8Registered User
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sup neighbor.... yes we are.. but i hope most are smart enough to see through these bs tacticsOriginally Posted by JohnnyCZ
but we are sacks of money, welcome to the real world
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08-31-2010, 03:03 AM #9Registered User
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Been happening a long time.
People get banned, some companies get preferable treatment.
The ill informed buy **** products, **** companies stay in business.
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08-31-2010, 03:07 AM #10fuk u I'm from TEXAS
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bb.com, I am disappoint...
Keep it weird, grow a beard, and grab a gun.
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08-31-2010, 03:11 AM #11Registered User
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If this is true, disappointed with BB.... lost my respect.Originally Posted by Kabs
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08-31-2010, 03:22 AM #12Registered User
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just a jokeOriginally Posted by Kabs
sup neighbor.... yes we are.. but i hope most are smart enough to see through these bs tactics
anyway i wouldnt judge so fast, theres some error - when you search in store for pink magic, theres 8.5, but in profile of product is 9.2my english sucks, workin on it
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08-31-2010, 03:22 AM #13Protein Professionals
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Been hearing this from many people regarding that product.Originally Posted by Kabs
Post 18 and up in the following thread discusses this too. Also discusses a thread that was deleted due to exposing this.
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...deleted+thread
Logically no one buys products that get rated 1,2 or 3. This is why we have a forum community, so we don't have to go by the ratings in the store.
Bodybuilding.com used to even sell a bracelet that was suppose to give you magical powers so you could lift more, it was called "The Strap" by Fizogen, my friend even bought it and was showing it off in the gym. The rating on that product was very good to so after that experience I realized the rating system was suspect.
I spend a fortune on bodybuilding.com every month ordering products for people here in switzerland so I have to do alot of research before ordering. Glad to have this forum so we can all share data.
.Last edited by SwissMuscle; 08-31-2010 at 05:49 AM.
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08-31-2010, 04:02 AM #14Back On Track
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Do you guys get angry at any marketing that goes onto the bottle of stuff you buy at the grocery store? Any of the reviews on there that say, "guaranteed to do whatever"
All of it's marketing and all of it is BS. You can't trust the reviews that are posted or deleted anyway so it's no loss.
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08-31-2010, 04:08 AM #15HEY NOW
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Every time you order from BB.com you are supporting a site that cherry picks its product reviews and removes the unfavorable ones to give you a slanted view of the item - remember that, folks.
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08-31-2010, 04:29 AM #16Registered User
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Bingo. Same goes for me. This forum is IMO what makes bb.com great.Originally Posted by SwissMuscle
Like i posted before I understand its business and marketing. Pisses me off just like certain doctors do when they prescribe certain medicine due to the benefits they will receive from a pharma company.
The way I would describe it is this. There is a certain medicinie for xxxx. People tried it and are anal leakage. They announce it and get arrested (banned) and/or their complaints get ignored (deleted comments)
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08-31-2010, 05:44 AM #17Just BB.com'in it......
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poor ethics in todays marketplaceOriginally Posted by Kabs
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08-31-2010, 05:46 AM #18Registered User
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Just another reason not to support bb.com's store. If it wasn't for this forum I wouldn't even be visiting this website.
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08-31-2010, 05:48 AM #19..shall not be infringed
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Haha failOriginally Posted by MuscleSpasms
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08-31-2010, 05:50 AM #20Registered User
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08-31-2010, 05:51 AM #21Southern Brah
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I view those reviews as a final source since ANY of them could be reps for the company. Same on supplementreviews, lgsciences has like over 5 reviews of ASGT all on the exact same day, but people who had just joined the website. It's nearly all of the reviews and it has a 9.2 or something. Shady? I think so.
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08-31-2010, 06:10 AM #22Registered User
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You may not want to base your purchases on reviews, but I wouldn't write off bb.com's store for that reason alone. I have made several purchases from the bb.com store and have been extremely satisfied with their prompt shipping and customer service. Ultimately, it's up to me to make an informed decision about the products I choose to buy.Originally Posted by Anthony21
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08-31-2010, 06:17 AM #23Just BB.com'in it......
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agreed.Originally Posted by theculture
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08-31-2010, 06:19 AM #24Registered User
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I don't base my purchase off the store reviews so that's an incorrect assumption. I don't like how bb.com runs their store though and that's me personally. I do like their fast shipping. I haven't had any issues where I had to take it up with customer service so I can't comment on that. I just feel from when I first joined here a lot has changed for me to take my business else where for some purchases.Originally Posted by UNTILthen
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08-31-2010, 06:24 AM #25Registered User
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Bingo. BB.com changed bingtime. They aren't the cheapest out there, but they do have good customer service and super effin fast shipping. But the shipping is getting more and more expensive and so are the products.
Like someoen said... bad bad bad ethics... but then again good ethics can mean loss of business which = bad for bb.com
Just wanted to enlighten some of you on this matter. I was once a noobie too (prob still am in a way) who went by reviews when he didnt know which product to pick. Now that I know company reps write reviews and bb.com deletes real ones, I feel bad for the new kids who want to get into lifting. Many will lose tons of cash and some may even hurt themselves.
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08-31-2010, 06:39 AM #26Platinum Member
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I wonder why BB.com doesn't rig the ratings on their OWN (BB.com branded) products...
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/bb...pemeasure.html (5.8)
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/bb...organizer.html (7.4)
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/bbcom/shaker-pro.html (7.0)
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/bbcom/water-jug.html (5.2)
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08-31-2010, 06:41 AM #27Registered User
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Hmm good question. Maybe they are more concerned about the bigger brands/companies cause they know those are going to sell no matter what possibly.Originally Posted by eldawg
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08-31-2010, 06:54 AM #28Registered User
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something could be included in the contract stating that they will uphold a review rating of 9.0+
It always goes down to 8.x and jumps back up to 9.x
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08-31-2010, 06:55 AM #29Registered User
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Most likely USPLabs themselves complained about certain reviews and had them pulled. I don't think the vote manipulation is systemic, but if true, is very troubling.Originally Posted by Anthony21
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Perhaps because the most expensive thing you listed was $8.99, and most between $3-$4.Originally Posted by eldawg
Not really the big money items. Plus, 2 of those are given out as free item so why even bother? People will still take them as free items, regardless of rating.★I SUPPORT THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE U.S. MILITARY★
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