I work hard for my money. I’m not quick to open my wallet for anything. I can browse online for hours looking for the perfect red sandals and still lose my nerve at checkout. I think this quality comes partially from my thrifty upbringing, but also from my many experiences with disappointing purchases. I’m sure there are many out there who have been similarly let down and can sympathize with my opinion of sight unseen, buyer beware. I feel that sending my credit card information out into the void that is the Internet is terrifying when I haven’t seen, felt, or “pulled at the seams” of my promised purchase. However, on the rare occasion that I decide to trust the universe and click the “BUY NOW” button, you can bet your bottom dollar there will be an honest review forthcoming. I present to you my latest:
I am at a loss as I try to convey the pure majesty that is this butterfly chair. Simply put, if I could design my own best friend she would possess the qualities of this product. Dependable, supportive, comfortable, most likely pretty helpful in a bar fight…the list goes on. But like all stories of true love, finding a best friend in this chair was a treacherous journey filled with heartbreak.
Our story began last summer, when the chair, from a department store which shall remain nameless, caught my eye. A couple coupons later, the comfy chair was mine! It only took once for my 6’4’’ boyfriend to sit in it and completely obliterate the frame that had come with the chair. He’s a big guy, but I expected more. I mean, come on. The frame was crushed and so were my dreams. The heap of mangled metal and turquoise velour was relegated to the floor of my closet. A glimmer of hope came back into my life when I found this product online.
It was reasonably priced and much more reliable than the aforementioned crappiness from the department store. I was able to use the old chair padding and put it on the new frame. My happiness was restored when the chair and I were reunited once again. I guess dreams do come true. 5 stars, obviously.
People! Take advantage of the influence you have as a modern-day consumer. The Internet can be a beautiful thing if you use it correctly. If a product sucks, let the seller know. I’m not saying that using foul language behind the shield of a computer screen is ever okay, but a candid review can be immensely helpful for future consumers. We’ve all seen disgusting YouTube comments that make us cringe at people’s inhumanity. Obscenity and cruel remarks don’t get results. It is sincerity and honesty that spark worthy attention. I don’t buy a single thing without reading the reviews of past consumers. If 15 other people thought a bikini top was see-thru, I’m going to pass! Similarly, this system works in positive ways. Consider it your civic duty to praise those purchases that please you. Just as you would vote or help an old lady cross the street, help a buddy out and let him know if a cellphone case really is waterproof.
Who knows, maybe my world-rocking review of a chair frame could inspire someone to buy a replacement piece for their broken furniture instead of throwing it in a landfill. Do the fluctuating economy a favor and save your money as well as that of your fellow citizen when you can. There is unlimited power in a kind and honest voice.
