OutdoorPros.com...SHILL!!!

[SPXTrader]

Ask an honest question here, and get a shill answer. Another Mantis in the making.

My inquiry about OutdoorPros.com was replied to by a VanessaHof, first post, joined here today, and provided a glowing review on the company in question. Come to find out she works for them! I can't believe these people think we're that stupid!

clicky for her unbiased (yeah, right!) review of the company she works for!

 

[jujigatame]

If you don't mind my asking, how did you confirm that she works there?

 

[SPXTrader]

Well, it seemed a bit "funny" that a new member today (with the username VanessaHof) posts a glowing review of a webz dealer in their first post. So I called them. She should at least been smart enough to not use her real name. After getting her reply, I said to myself: Self, this may be legit, but this is her first post, and she joined today. Let's call the number listed on the webz site and ask for her...

**Grabs phone, clipboard and pencil. Everyone knows if you have a clipboard and pencil, you're legit!**

Dials number, waits for Spanish intro to end...Hmmm...press 2...

"Hello, may I speak with Vanessa?"
"She's not available right now. Would you like her voice mail?"
"No, that's alright. Can you give me her email address?"
"Sure, its stupidshill@plumberssupply.com."
"Plumbers Supply? But I thought I called OutdoorPros?"
"You did. We just own the OutdoorPros website."
"OK, what's her last name?"
"It's Hoffman."
"Thanks, I'll call back later."

 

[jujigatame]

Heh, no points for creativity on her part then. Good idea to track it down.

 

[wiredge]

Too bad Vanessa thought she had to lower herself to shilling. That is a nice website with competitive pricing. But....after seeing the marketing strategy exhibited by Ms Vanessa, I think I'll just stick with the core vendors we have come to love on this forum.