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Bogus Reviews on Brownells - Klem - 01-19-2014
Guys,
Ever wondered if some of the customer review on Brownells were bogus, well have a look at these two for Double Star's ARFX stock;
There's 'Paladin' from St Louis, MO;
[INDENT]I bought this to replace the standard A2 style fixed stock on my AR. Even though my AR is a carbine, I dislike collapsible style carbine stocks. I much prefer a fixed stock.
Installation is extremely simple, and only took a couple of minutes. Provided you follow the advice to oil the foam collar before installing. Everything fit perfectly. Once installed, it is not only attractive, but it's rock solid. And I really like the thick, soft rubber butt pad.
Outstanding product and well worth the money.
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And then there's 'ixthus' who lives in S.E Washington State;
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Nothing is ever perfect. This IS a great stock. Even though my AR is a carbine, I dislike collapsible style carbine stocks. I much prefer a fixed stock. Make sure you purchase a A2 buffer tube/spring/ . . . if you are replacing a collapsible stock.
Installation is extremely simple, and only took a couple of minutes. Provided you follow the advice to oil the foam collar before installing. Everything fit perfectly. Once installed, it is not only attractive, but it's rock solid. And I really like the thick, soft rubber butt pad.
Outstanding product and well worth the money.
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Hmmm, maybe they are identical twins living in two different parts of the country, communing off each others brain waves.
ixthus gives the product a full 5 stars, but Paladin is a bit more critical with only 4 stars but still a positive review.
Naughty, naughty Double Star. Caught deceiving the public. Someone in the Marketing Department's in trouble!
Bogus Reviews on Brownells - GMinor - 01-19-2014
Bogus reviews probably populate at least 10% of all reviews on the internet.
Take that with a grain of salt, 93% of statistics are made up anyways.
Bogus Reviews on Brownells - GMinor - 01-19-2014
I wrote brownells and asked them to check it out. Hopefully at least one of them gets taken down.
Bogus Reviews on Brownells - Tedward - 01-19-2014
Even if it is bogus it's true.
Bogus Reviews on Brownells - dmsims21 - 01-19-2014
GMinor Wrote:Bogus reviews probably populate at least 10% of all reviews on the internet.
Take that with a grain of salt, 93% of statistics are made up anyways.
75% of the time I see that statistic at 95%.
Bogus Reviews on Brownells - Klem - 01-19-2014
Tedward Wrote:Even if it is bogus it's true.
Interesting logic..When something is both false and true at the same time; the Law of Non-contradiction.
Bogus Reviews on Brownells - tackdriver - 01-19-2014
I can't speak for the reviews but I can speak for the Ace arfx. I have been more than pleased with it, I am currently putting together another lower with a PRS but if it doesn't suit another Ace will be its replacement!
Bogus Reviews on Brownells - mongoosesnipe - 01-19-2014
Well statistically speaking 95% is the generally accepted T value for accepting a hypothesis
Bogus Reviews on Brownells - NugginFutz - 01-19-2014
mongoosesnipe Wrote:Well statistically speaking 95% is the generally accepted T value for accepting a hypothesis
"There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics."
Mark Twain
Bogus Reviews on Brownells - mongoosesnipe - 01-19-2014
Statistics can only be accurate if the data being studied is of an appropriate nature, I order to be statistically significant the test must have a large number of subjects and be random and repeatable in a quantifiable and controlled manner, fundamentally the opinions of liars do not meet these qualifications
But statistics and data are often skewed or altered in order to achieve the desired outcome
Bogus Reviews on Brownells - Klem - 01-19-2014
mongoosesnipe Wrote:But statistics and data are often skewed or altered in order to achieve the desired outcome
No argument there...e.g. Rosenthal's rats. Bias pervades all findings, regardless of method.
Bogus Reviews on Brownells - babaganoush - 01-19-2014
Klem Wrote:No argument there...e.g. Rosenthal's rats. Bias pervades all findings, regardless of method.
Statistics are empirical proof that, given enough time, data can be tortured enough to confess to anything the inquisitor wishes it to. (With apologies to Ronald Coates)
Bogus Reviews on Brownells - babaganoush - 01-19-2014
Klem Wrote:No argument there...e.g. Rosenthal's rats. Bias pervades all findings, regardless of method.
Statistics are empirical proof that, given enough time, data can be tortured enough to confess to anything the inquisitor wishes it to. (With apologies to Ronald Coase)
Bogus Reviews on Brownells - NugginFutz - 01-19-2014
“Statistics are like a bikini. What they reveal is interesting. But what they hide is vital.”
Aaron Levenstein
Bogus Reviews on Brownells - explorecaves - 01-19-2014
NugginFutz Wrote:“Statistics are like a bikini. What they reveal is interesting. But what they hide is vital.” — Aaron Levenstein
Best quote ever.
Bogus Reviews on Brownells - Klem - 01-19-2014
AHAHAAHAAAAAAA!!! You guys crack me up. Good quotes!
Bogus Reviews on Brownells - NugginFutz - 01-20-2014
Yeah - I suppose there is no shortage of arm-chair Comedian/Philosophers in this hemisphere.
Bogus Reviews on Brownells - cory - 01-20-2014
NugginFutz Wrote:“Statistics are like a bikini. What they reveal is interesting. But what they hide is vital.”
Aaron Levenstein
Holy Hell I wish I would of heard that a few years ago before one my undergrad classes.
Bogus Reviews on Brownells - Tedward - 01-20-2014
Back the topic even though this was great reading.
Its not just Brownells altering reviews.
I posted a very negative review on Midway for the Promag Lower Receiver Vice Block. The notch did not line up with the mag release so I had to modify it. Not a big deal, $15 part but the issue is Midway pulled my negative response completely. Not sure if it was because I said the Chinese one from a Gun Show for $10 worked perfectly, but either way, I tried to post negatively later without the Chinese part or Gun Show cost and they still blocked me.
I will not review anything for them any more, positive or negative. They pick the good and block the bad.
Yes I could have returned it but I needed it, so I modified it because I didn't have time to wait for a replacement and all the shipping back and forth.
Bogus Reviews on Brownells - Klem - 01-20-2014
Classic. I guess they don't make money when people say bad things about their products. Probably don't want to upset their suppliers either.
All reviews positive, everything's sweet, keep that money rolling in.