Back Quote by Walt Mossberg
“The products I review are typically lent to me by their manufacturers for a few weeks or months. I return any products I am lent for review, except for items of minor value that companies typically don't want back. In the case of these items, I either discard them or give them away to charity.”
About This Quote
Disclosure that product reviews are based on borrowed items, returned or donated after use.
In simple terms: Reviews are from borrowed products, returned or donated.
Key Takeaway
Consider source of review items.
Themes
ethics
transparency
consumer trust
Mood
informative
transparent
Type
explanatory
ethical
When to use this quote
- product testing
- consumer advice
- advertising
Key Concepts
disclosure
review process
Questions to Reflect On
- How does borrowing affect review objectivity?
- What alternatives exist for unbiased reviews?
A Different Perspective
Limited by potential bias from manufacturers.
