nRiTeCh
Skilled
Just now my order got delivered and see what I found inside..
r4hul
Adept
What did you order ?
awestorr
Disciple
50 rs per review, not bad.
wish i got the same , haha.
nRiTeCh
Skilled
Led strip.
Lol! Makes sense if the seller sends Rs 2000 notes when one buys costly stuff.
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napstersquest
Disciple
I have seen this for many years now, but seems the frequency of this coming up on forums, other social media platforms and even through friends/family seems to have gone up.
They tell buyers to leave a '5-start favourable review' to get ₹50 cash in wallet/UPI.
How do you trust Amazon reviews now?
And Amazon seems to be doing NOTHING to stop it.
Even went far as to discard my review when i tried to call out one such company (Zlade).
In this case though, the seller broke another one of the Amazon Seller rules: they contacted the buyer (me) via the shipping information I shared (my number, in this case). This is against Seller TOS (I have been a seller on Amazon so I know this for sure).
If any seller on Amazon tries to contact you/adds you to your marketing list other than the messages section in Amazon website/App, that is definitely against the Seller TOS.
I am very mad.
They tell buyers to leave a '5-start favourable review' to get ₹50 cash in wallet/UPI.
How do you trust Amazon reviews now?
And Amazon seems to be doing NOTHING to stop it.
Even went far as to discard my review when i tried to call out one such company (Zlade).
In this case though, the seller broke another one of the Amazon Seller rules: they contacted the buyer (me) via the shipping information I shared (my number, in this case). This is against Seller TOS (I have been a seller on Amazon so I know this for sure).
If any seller on Amazon tries to contact you/adds you to your marketing list other than the messages section in Amazon website/App, that is definitely against the Seller TOS.
I am very mad.
50 rupee dega, lele
Darth Vader
Adept
2000 per person is enough to buy vote in my state.
Emrebel
Adept
D2C discount
Emrebel
Adept
Review system on Amazon is bullshit when concerning the seller
Recently bought a Smart plug and received the below message in whatsapp from the seller. He also called me and spoke to me on the product useage and then asked me for a five star review. I bought this product based on the reviews but now it seems that most of them are paid reviews. However the product is holding good as of now and working without any problem. I've come across many such products that asks for five star rating and passing out Amazon coupons for Rs.50/100 for five star rating. Strangely Amazon did not publish my review for one product when I reviewed that the seller is asking for star review and handing out Amazon coupons. Seems like Amazon is also hand in glove with some sellers on this paid reviews.
untoasted4553
Recruit
I had the same experience when I bought a bag. Rs 50 UPI if I leave an Amazon review. I did fell for it. 3 months later, I realised how trash the bag was and I would have never left that review at all.
napstersquest
Disciple
You can edit the review
blr_p
Skilled
I don't know why your review was discarded. I've seen people post photos of any message that offers paid reviews.
It used to be illegal. Remember amazon in Washington kicked out over 250k accounts back in 2016 for exactly this, paid reviews.
Is this the one ?
I have a smart switch by them and can vouch for it. The user help service was also very good. Exceptional
Now what did they say when you asked them about RMS compliance for this product?
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Yes the same product you have linked. It works well and the product quality is good and readings are accurate for the smart plug. When the seller spoke to me I did not ask anything about the RMS compliance. What about the RMS compliance? Is that something that needs attention? He explained about other smart wifi plugs. Basically a sales call for their other products. If their product is good they are bound to get good star rating and I don't know why the seller is insisting on five star review. I however told him that I will use the product for sometime and rate and review accordingly.
Ssreek
Adept
I remember when I bought a table on Amazon, the seller/maker Wakefit guys made several calls/sms asking me for 5 stars. I gave 3 stars after using for a while and the calls doubled and they were politely demanding a 5-star review. I didn't budge and they stopped asking after a few days.
That's somewhat cheaper, I guess. In few states I heard it could go till 5k and some other benefits after win.