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if you're reading this then you already know...

Anybody else notice the laziness in ads lately? Seems to be getting worse especially in commercial ads. Every ad exclaims "if you're reading this then you already know" everything there is about how amazing product xyz is and all its technical features and have of course seen all the reviews. The ads in question then proceed to provide no links and no further information.

This is still a hobby forum. Please take the extra 2.5 minutes to provide YOUR perspective and maybe some information. If I "already knew" everything as the ads claim - I guess I'd be plugging my iPOD into my BOSE system for perfect sound 'cuz they claim the same thing
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johngp
226 posts
 
Apply the same principle to any ads that don't have photos, and it becomes pretty easy to navigate through the 'New Today' section.

I agree, I see ads for $20K speakers and the dude doesn't even give us the benefit of photos! An ad is a sales brochure and if you want to sell something make an effort or....next! Just MHO.
prpixel
876 posts
 
Loonytunz,

Yes, I also apply the same principle to ads without pictures. If I can't see it, I ain't buying.
elevick
2,638 posts
 
I only post a link as extra info that I can't include (ie owners manuals).
People would get more $$$ for their gear and sell it faster if they read all of these posts.
chadnliz
3,736 posts
 
I see both sides of this, yes it is lazy and a bit stupid but it also is a selling point to convince you this is an awesome product, a very subtle technique of hype.
I also think in many cases if you are looking to buy a most likely high ticket item you should know what it is, its specs and how it performs because you should have already been doing extensive homework.
prpixel
876 posts
 
Chadnliz,

What if I don't know what it is? I picture or a brief description might pique my interest and cause me to do some research.
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