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Posted by Blackbeard on September 20, 2006 at 8:06:53 am EDT
In reply to Re: Anyone else have wishy-washy decision making habits? posted by adam g on September 20, 2006 at 6:51:39 am EDT

Adam,

Nope, still haven't gotten out yet for any real trail work. I walk about 1-2 miles an evening, getting boots that are not really hiking boots broke in. So I'm alone for those hikes. I plan on trying a state forest set of trails whenever the grass quits growing.

I tend to agree with you on the evaluations. I think I have mentioned before that it's hard to judge user evaluations for any merit. Users who misuse equipment may give bad reviews to great equipment. Users may also pridefully give great reviews to anything they may have purchased as it might make them feel better about something they aren't really satisfied with.

One of the benefits of monitoring Ebay auctions is that you get a feel for what is popular, and perhaps, good equipment. I know that doesn't always apply, but over the course of a few weeks, you see what gets bid on quickly, and what tends to expire before the first bid is placed.

I know you can't trust that completely, but it contributes to all of the other tools you can make up or use to evaluate equipment. A lot of the auctions are for older equipment (not necessarily used, though) that has plenty of reviews on the web. Some of the newest items being sold at stores just don't have any reviews other that what the retailer is saying.

I put a lot of effort into selecting equipment. I hope it all pays off.

Thanks for the ideas.

Steve

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• Re: Anyone else have wishy-washy decision making habits? - Chumango 10:42:18 09/20/2006

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