Reports by Consumers

Consumer experience can be enhanced by the "upsell" according to this report:

From a strictly technical point of view, the upsell often works here for the same reason that “Do you want cheese with that?” works at the fast food counter. The customer has the cash or credit card in his or her hand and is in a buying mood. At this point, they are more likely to “add something on” to the purchase they have already decided to make.

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This consumer reports on tankless microwave water heaters.

All is not good, however. Since a large portion of Ontario’s power comes from coal, and natural gas is cleaner than coal, an increase in pollution will be seen. This, however, is another issue that the governments have to deal with immediately, with or without the introduction of Microwave water heaters.

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This consumer reports on how to avoid today's advertising campaigns.

Traditional advertising is having a pretty tough time. If I’m anything like your basic consumer, I’m tired of being bombarded by advertising in all its forms. I zip through commercials with TiVo. I listen to satellite radio precisely because I can’t stand to listen to those screaming car lot ads. I run 3 email filters (both server- and client-based) to rule out SPAM, and use FrontierMail to send challenges to everyone else who isn’t on my list. I use Mozilla with its automatic pop-up blocker. I read blogs to figure out whether I should buy a service or product, and I add my knowledge to the same blogs. My fingers immediately tear up junk mail I get at my postal address. The first thing I do when I get a magazine is dump out all those subscription cards. My brain doesn’t even register ads in magazines and newspapers.

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Consumers who have access to ProductScan Online have access to plenty of useful product information. Check the report below.

Productscan Online contains detailed descriptions of over one-half million new products, introduced from 1980-present worldwide. Product coverage is focused on consumer packaged goods: foods, beverages, health and beauty aids, household products, and pet foods/supplies.

If you don't have access, eBay, Google, Amazon and other services may provide you with the information you need.

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This consumer reports on building a new homestead house and acting as his own contractor.

Will call the plumber to have him set up the gas lines for our stove, both furances, fireplace, garage, both hot water heaters and outside deck also start the rough in plumbing.

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Wondering what to do with your old toaster? This consumer reports an a novel way to recycle.

Hottie Amplifiers are solid state units fitted in vintage toasters and powered by a 9-volt battery. They use a 6″ Jensen MOD speaker and have an output jack to drive an external speaker cab. Hotties will power any 4, 8, or 16-ohm speaker cab and can also be used as an overdrive.

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