Am I The Only One Who Noticed?

[clhamon]

After giving feedback in the form of a review for a product purchased from Camping World's website we wondered why our review was never posted although others dated later were.
Upon further inspection we noticed only reviews of 4-5 stars were posted. Then we started checking out other products. Lo and behold, no products on the Camping World web site show any reviews less than 4 stars. Not only that, I searched for all products on the site that only had a 1 star review. It showed many available but when you go to any of those items you only see reviews listed that are at least 4 stars. Do you suppose this is because everyone who has ever purchased from Camping World is just so happy with their products that they have nothing negative to say about it or is Camping World selectively choosing reviews which means the reviews are not a real-world indication of what people think?
BTW... I was told my review would be reviewed and posted within 14 days. I assumed that was to insure I used no inappropriate language and not because I gave an unfavorable review.
I will take my money and shop elsewhere!

[seaeagle2]

All I'm going to say is a certain tool company HF, has reviews on their site, and they definitely don't edit them, there's the good, the bad and the UUGLY.

[jamnw]

I read an article about Amazons reviews. Sorry it been a while don't have a link.

They give products to people to review. Their sales info shows that a product with negative reviews sold better than a product with zero reviews.

[paulsang]

clhamon wrote:

fla-gypsy wrote:
All the usual CW haters show up on cue. How pathetic a life. Had any research been done this would have been found in FAQ's;

Does it have a freezer system to keep the ice cold until it is emptied?

1 answer(s)
by rodeomama September 05, 2013

No, this will keep ice for a short period only. For longer storage of ice, transfer it to a cooler.

September 06, 2013

Or this in the product description;

This is only an ice maker. It does not keep your ice frozen. Once the ice maker is full of ice, the ice needs to be removed and placed into a cooler and the ice maker will then continue making ice.

I can't speak for others but yes, I should have read the entire freikin page including the FAQ's since the description was very poorly written. BTW...The line in the description that you included in your post, "This is only an ice maker. It does not keep your ice frozen..." has been added since I purchased the product so apparently someone in the right place read my original post. My mission is complete and if you go read the description of the other ice maker, item #55033 you will see that nowhere on the page does it state it does not keep ice frozen. Once again you have to rely on the FAQ's. Now anyone purchasing will know that this ice maker is not also an ice keeper so placing it outside on a table during hot weather is a pretty stupid idea should you want to have friends over for happy hour. Instead of sitting outside enjoying the great weather everyone would be continually going in and out getting ice from the freezer. Kind of negates the purpose doesn't it?

My original post was not to bash CW but to point out they do not post reviews rated less than 4 stars which as far as I'm concerned is akin to not giving the customer all the facts! Again, my bad for being old fashioned and forgetting business no longer cares about honesty and the customer but only about making the rich richer.

Good calling it out OP. Your intent on the original post was not lost on me. But someone is always waiting in the wings to make someone else look like a fool. I hate know-it-alls.....

[Bucky_Badger]

I feel you frustration OP, but it is very wise, And I do it all the time, read question that other have asked, it's not a FAQ like one poster stated, but just questions and answers from normal people

[clhamon]

fla-gypsy wrote:
All the usual CW haters show up on cue. How pathetic a life. Had any research been done this would have been found in FAQ's;

Does it have a freezer system to keep the ice cold until it is emptied?

1 answer(s)
by rodeomama September 05, 2013

No, this will keep ice for a short period only. For longer storage of ice, transfer it to a cooler.

September 06, 2013

Or this in the product description;

This is only an ice maker. It does not keep your ice frozen. Once the ice maker is full of ice, the ice needs to be removed and placed into a cooler and the ice maker will then continue making ice.

I can't speak for others but yes, I should have read the entire freikin page including the FAQ's since the description was very poorly written. BTW...The line in the description that you included in your post, "This is only an ice maker. It does not keep your ice frozen..." has been added since I purchased the product so apparently someone in the right place read my original post. My mission is complete and if you go read the description of the other ice maker, item #55033 you will see that nowhere on the page does it state it does not keep ice frozen. Once again you have to rely on the FAQ's. Now anyone purchasing will know that this ice maker is not also an ice keeper so placing it outside on a table during hot weather is a pretty stupid idea should you want to have friends over for happy hour. Instead of sitting outside enjoying the great weather everyone would be continually going in and out getting ice from the freezer. Kind of negates the purpose doesn't it?

My original post was not to bash CW but to point out they do not post reviews rated less than 4 stars which as far as I'm concerned is akin to not giving the customer all the facts! Again, my bad for being old fashioned and forgetting business no longer cares about honesty and the customer but only about making the rich richer.

[Dog_Folks]

ScottG wrote:
I'm not surprised, this is exactly Mr. Lomois' style.

Many people have said: "Say anything you want about me as long as you spell my name right."

The name is spelled:"Lemonis"

[Dog_Folks]

fla-gypsy wrote:
All the usual CW haters show up on cue. How pathetic a life. Had any research been done this would have been found in FAQ's;

Does it have a freezer system to keep the ice cold until it is emptied?

1 answer(s)
by rodeomama September 05, 2013

No, this will keep ice for a short period only. For longer storage of ice, transfer it to a cooler.

September 06, 2013


Or this in the product description;

This is only an ice maker. It does not keep your ice frozen. Once the ice maker is full of ice, the ice needs to be removed and placed into a cooler and the ice maker will then continue making ice.

And now the rest of the story courtesy of fla-gypsy. Thanks.

I bet the poster is feeling a little foolish complaining that the product does not do what the manufacturer specifically said it will not do. Next time read the directions before complaining.

[fla-gypsy]

All the usual CW haters show up on cue. How pathetic a life. Had any research been done this would have been found in FAQ's;

Does it have a freezer system to keep the ice cold until it is emptied?

1 answer(s)
by rodeomama September 05, 2013

No, this will keep ice for a short period only. For longer storage of ice, transfer it to a cooler.

September 06, 2013


Or this in the product description;

This is only an ice maker. It does not keep your ice frozen. Once the ice maker is full of ice, the ice needs to be removed and placed into a cooler and the ice maker will then continue making ice.

[ScottG]

I'm not surprised, this is exactly Mr. Lomois' style.

[Bucky_Badger]

TNRIVERSIDE wrote:

Poppy & Nana wrote:
Has anyone noticed the OP has not received the standard "canned response"from the GS Representative, please contact us with your name & contact number...blah...blah...blah!

I too have been looking for CW's response. So far they have not denied this practice. I too will start looking to see if any negative ratings make it to the reviews.

Please read everything posted. I posted a response from another thread.

[Dog_Folks]

It's a conspiracy I tell ya. 🙂

[rockhillmanor]

I guess I am "old school" and still want to believe everyone is on the up and up as far as honesty. I have always purchased according to recommendations from reviews.....

Here's a news flash for you'all! :C

ALL these companies HIRE people for the sole purpose to write reviews for their products. Yup there are people making a living by sitting at home and posting reviews for companies that pay them to do so. Having never used, bought or in most cases have never even seen the product! They just post what they are told to.

They interviewed a few of these virtual employees on 60 minutes or one of those shows a couple months ago.

I don't ever buy anything, or stay anywhere based on reviews on the internet.

[cyntdon2010]

Big BROTHER IS WATCHING...

[mpfireman]

My mother always said, If can not say anything nice about somebody ( Camping World ) Do not say anything at all. So mother is still listening and watching.