Saturday, June 13, 2015

Product Review Sites

I'm a spreadsheet and list junkie so *Clears voice* HERE IT IS...
J's list of PRODUCT REVIEW SITES/GROUPS (and in exchange for you coming to this page, my honest, unbiased feedback of each):

The biggest differences I note in Product Review sites is the ability to instantly be granted a code or apply then wait to hear from someone, response rate (for request and wait site - the estimate % of time you hear back on a product), the limit of how many products you can request at a time, the usability of the site, the functionality of the site, the cost of items (free, low cost, higher cost, mixed) and the ability to actually get the deal. 
  • Uberzon - Uberzon is and forever will be the reason I started dibbling in product reviews. Uberzon is great, but holding down a full-time job, I find it near impossible to catch some deals because I am at work and they are gone almost as fast as they appear. My rule is pretty much, if I'm not trying to get it within the first 15-20 minutes, I'm not going to get it. 
    • PROS: Right into your inbox (it's convenient), a wide variety of items to review
    • CONS: Right into your inbox (it's alot of emails!), things go really fast
  • Amazing Deals Group - Let me first start by saying that I have taken newbies in the Product Review world with this one. This is one of my ***favorites*** It's easy, it's fun. It's a well designed website. 
    • PROS: Items return over multiple days, active facebook page, low cost items
    • CONS: Only one or two "coins" which means you can only get one or two items until you review something and get your "coin" back. 
  • Reviewer Deals - This is another site, I would start a newbie on. It's super easy. I typically see 50-100 of each item available. 
    • PROS: It's simple to use, you can order how ever many things at once as you want, super low cost items (many starting at $.01), cute and quality items up for review
    • CONS: Limited items offered, more unique and decorative items that would not be things you would buy anyways
  • Shop With Reviews - This is also one of the first product review sites I started using. I figured I had nothing to lose if I never heard back on some items.Then one day, I sat and counted how many I applied to and how many I heard from, and shockingly, it was not a lot. Its worth the risk though... I use a junk email and have gotten some free items. That's why this one is a ***favorite***
    • PROS: Always has items listed. Lots of free items listed.  Easy to see what you have applied for. No cap on applying for items.
    • CONS: Apply and wait on an email type system. Less than 50% response rate. The expiration dates are meaningless. 
  • AMZ Review Trader - This site has a range of items in different price ranges (free to a few hundred dollars). It has an easy apply process and the listing tells you how many more days the listing will last. I'll give this site 5 bananas! Woohoo! Another ***favorite***
    • PROS: Hands down, has the best filtering system for looking for items (by price, by expiration, by product type). Diversity in listing. Always has items listed. Lots of low cost items. Lots of phone and tablet accessories listed.  Easy to see what you have applied for and can see promo code on website after it is sent to you via email. No cap on applying for items.
    • CONS: Apply and wait on an email type system. About 75% response rate. So far, customer service is 2 bananas - still waiting to hear back on some issues with codes
  • Tomoson - I'm brand new this one. I don't have much to say right now other than apparently you need to be a blogger and be registered on multiple social media sites to use. 
    • PROS: High quality, higher end reviews
    • CONS: As an establishing blogger, I am seeing more "don'ts" than "do's" as I apply for things
  • Snagshout - Snagshout is a website with a lot of deal offers, ranging from FREE to a few hundred dollars. This site is one a top ***favorite***.The page is sortable by price, deal ending date, and a few other options. Overall, it is a good site to use. Guaranteed to get the deal if it's still posted. 
    • PROS: Order as many things at once as you want
    • CONS: Their system is glitchy, but once you figure your way around it, you're golden.
  • Home Product Testing - This is another apply and wait site. In my humble opinion, the site is poorly designed and the items are not as attractive as other sites I belong. 
    • PROS: Several new items posted daily
    • CONS: On the pricier side for product reviews
  • Elite Deal Club - This is by far one of the ones that stands out to me. Beyond the title saying Elite and making it seem like you are in a special, exclusive club, this site asks for your credit card info. Not for spending, but in the event you decide to elect an Elite deal. The Elite Deal is typically one that may be in high demand and you pay up to $2 (that's the highest I've seen) to get this offer in addition to whatever the Amazon fee is. From my understanding, this was supposed to be on free items, so that it would help people who really wanted to item get the item. My thoughts on that? This one is a split banana. It definitely has its perks and downfalls. 
    • PROS: Has Contests, Referral Programs, and almost always has some items, easy to see which items are SOLD OUT, item posts are typically 10am, 2pm and 8pm EST (every day of the week), you get emails about when items are being posted, and has an order and review tracking system
    • CONS: Some items have an "Elite Charge" tacked on to them, lots of similar items to other items on the same site
  • KabelDirekt - First things first, let me start by saying while the web address looks weird, this is a legit site... It's just German. With that out the way, I have only ever gotten/been offered one item here. It's a great item, but one item speaks wonders.
    • PROS: Easy site to use; appears to be the company providing their own promotions. 
    • CONS: Not a lot of things offered. I'm pretty sure everything offered here will be cables or something you have to use a cable for - It's in the name! 
  • Ahdeo - So I've heard mixed reviews about this one and finally got in. Unfortunately, I have not ordered anything yet because there hasn't been anything of interest, not to say they haven't had stuff before I got in. This is currently by invitation only. Lucky for you, guess who has the ability to invite you! Contact me for your invitation. *My pros and cons are based on my limited knowledge on this one
    • PROS: Plenty of time to order something once posted, easy to navigate site, FAQ area on site 
    • CONS: Invite only
  • Sambrella Flash Deals - This one I best think is useful by getting emails and clicking on the flash deals from there. However, I will say that they have had some pretty interesting listing including the opportunity to entire a contest just for reviewing a product. Definitely a good one for beginners and those who are away from the internet for long periods of time. 
    • PROS: Free deals (at least that is all I've seen); Despite the title, the deals do not go in a flash nor are they super limited
    • CONS: dysfunctional website (yup, I said it out loud) - it's difficult to umm understand? 
  • Skiva - I haven't actually ordered anything here. I'm signed up and have all my devices selected, so I'm awaiting a deal any day now. This one appears to be very exclusive and only offers deals and accessories for electronic devices. Not for the anti-smartphone users I guess? 
    • PROS: Smaller, less know, higher likelihood of getting the item you want
    • CONS: very limited, not frequent updates
  • Deals for Reviews - This is site that I cannot say I have spent too much on due to the limited amount of items and the infrequency of updates. The items are good if it's in stock. Check it out for yourself. Good luck!
    • PROS: Easy to use site, definitely for beginners, most things listed $1 or less
    • CONS: Really old listings with no items left
  • Giveaway Service - Another new one for me. Not much to say yet...
    • PROS: Lots of products to review
    • CONS: Must blog, must apply and wait
  • Review Loop - This is a unique product review system. It offers levels and you can't get the better reviews until you work your way up. Forgive my facebook random likes, I'm working my way up on this one! It is possible and I'll be happy to assist. Sorry folks - I'm out of invites as of now, but feel free to contact me because we I might get some. 
    • PROS: Some nice items, free products
    • CONS: You start out with the ability to review ONE item, only
  • Product Elf - This is yet another request and wait product review page. I've had about a 60% response rate. The most notable feedback from here is that I had to best service since starting product reviewing from one of the sellers on this site. I won't say which one, but I couldn't have asked for better transactions with that seller. 
    • PROS: many free and low cost items, no limit on requests
    • CONS: No way to check what you applied for
  • I Love To Review - I Love to Review is probably a newer one in the industry. The website is pretty useless except for the fact that there is a video about product reviewing on website (informative for newbies). 
    • PROS: Easy signup process, no verification link or formal process for verifying review submission
    • CONS: Product posted every couple-few days; new product sent by email; no request tracking system
  • Etekcity - This is the only company on the page thus far that I know nothing about; therefore, there are no PROS and CONS for this one. I still wanted to share the experience though my recommendation is not to apply here until you have more experience. They do advertise some interesting stuff on their page. But their customer service gets 2 1/2 bananas - they were kind enough to respond with the email below when I applied, but when I asked how many reviews they were looking for, I got nothing. So what did I do, reviewed some more and applied again last week... still waiting to hear back. 
  • Facebook Groups - I cannot specifically mention them all on here, but I can make some suggests if contacted! 
  • TO BE CONTINUED....


Disclaimer: Please note each and everyone of these companies mentioned I have experienced in some capacity. At anytime, I reserve the right to no longer review for any or all of these companies. This in no way is informing you that you should or should not participate with any and/or all of these companies. I am neither liable nor responsible for any occurrences or situations that occur with any and all companies listed above. 

2 comments:

  1. Do you still have reviewloop invites?

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    1. Unfortunately, ReviewLoop has currently stopped invites from my understand, so no, I don't. However, I can update you once I do. I have at least one other person I know awaiting an invite! Thanks for stopping by!

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