Do you accept assignments to review products you normally wouldn't buy or use?

Fascinating answers - I've already turned down two assignments because I really could't use the products at all. The assignment I just received is for a clothing item that I would never use (single guy here with only an insignificant other) but who knows when that'll change someday. Maybe I'll review it - should I take a vote? less

I guess I should clarify better. I don't accept EVERY assignment I'm sent. If it's something I like, then yes. If it's something I normally wouldn't buy, but I can still use it, then yes. But if it's something I personally cannot try, then no. For example, I got an assignment a couple weeks ago, for a mens underwear and bowtie set. Well on any normal day I would accept that and have the husband try it out so I can review it for him. BUT my husband is away on business and I was told with those assigned reviews, they usually want them done quickly, so I went ahead and declined that one. So I do decline them, if it's something I absolutely can't use. But then again, I've only been sent two assignments, so I don't have much to go on. Haha. less

I find this threat very enlightening.

It sounds like a fair number of contributors get frequent assignments. I may have been in that group for a few weeks - I got 3 or 4 in a short window of time.

But after giving less than glowing reviews on the first 2 - then turning down the others - I no longer get any offers.

Are they looking for rubber stamps - or honesty? less

I find this threat very enlightening.

It sounds like a fair number of contributors get frequent assignments. I may have been in that group for a few weeks - I got 3 or 4 in a short window of time.

But after giving less than glowing reviews on the first 2 - then turning down the others - I no longer get any offers.

Are they looking for rubber stamps - or honesty? less

I find this threat very enlightening.

It sounds like a fair number of contributors get frequent assignments. I may have been in that group for a few weeks - I got 3 or 4 in a short window of time.

But after giving less than glowing reviews on the first 2 - then turning down the others - I no longer get any offers.

Are they looking for rubber stamps - or honesty? less

"It sounds like a fair number of contributors get frequent assignments. I may have been in that group for a few weeks - I got 3 or 4 in a short window of time."

I'd like to remove myself from the "frequent assignment"-getters if you've placed me in that group, because all of the assignments I've gotten are description review ones. I've only had two non-DR assignments in the past year, to put things in perspective. I accepted both of them and gave one a negative review. I'm sorry if I've skewed your perception of assignments.

I really thing the assignments are dependent on how much product they have that needs reviews, and who has requested their monthly assignment already. Also, surges of new advanced reviewers probably decrease the overall assignment frequency. These are just speculations, but I truly think EF wants honesty, not rubber stamps, *especially* with new products coming in because our reviews often determine whether the product will be carried. less

I find this threat very enlightening.

It sounds like a fair number of contributors get frequent assignments. I may have been in that group for a few weeks - I got 3 or 4 in a short window of time.

But after giving less than glowing reviews on the first 2 - then turning down the others - I no longer get any offers.

Are they looking for rubber stamps - or honesty? less

I find this threat very enlightening.

It sounds like a fair number of contributors get frequent assignments. I may have been in that group for a few weeks - I got 3 or 4 in a short window of time.

But after giving less than glowing reviews on the first 2 - then turning down the others - I no longer get any offers.

Are they looking for rubber stamps - or honesty? less

Most of the time push assignments are either a) manufacturer sponsored items no one has requested yet or b) description reviews. I am not sure if you're in the DR program but, if not, that would explain why you wouldn't get those.

It's fully possible that any push products that have come in go against your material restrictions or product choices. Or that there are simply others on the list before you. Or you already have a product out for review. Those without something outstanding are more likely to get a new assignment then those with one out already.

You're assuming that everyone who is posting here is talking about a product they "just" got assigned. Many are likely not, many are likely talking in general.

We get waves of product - a big lot from a single manufacturer then nothing for awhile. Believe me, no one is getting extra push assignments every week.

I personally have gotten 2 or 3 all year - and I'm definitely not on anyone's shit list.

Perhaps, rather than make assumptions, it would be a good idea to simply email Gary and ask? less

Most of the time push assignments are either a) manufacturer sponsored items no one has requested yet or b) description reviews. I am not sure if you're in the DR program but, if not, that would explain why you wouldn't get those.

It's fully possible that any push products that have come in go against your material restrictions or product choices. Or that there are simply others on the list before you. Or you already have a product out for review. Those without something outstanding are more likely to get a new assignment then those with one out already.

You're assuming that everyone who is posting here is talking about a product they "just" got assigned. Many are likely not, many are likely talking in general.

We get waves of product - a big lot from a single manufacturer then nothing for awhile. Believe me, no one is getting extra push assignments every week.

I personally have gotten 2 or 3 all year - and I'm definitely not on anyone's shit list.

Perhaps, rather than make assumptions, it would be a good idea to simply email Gary and ask? less