Oh, don't get me started on Amazon reviews. Even the "Verified Purchase" tag is gamed by sellers. There's an entire cottage industry of providing products in ex

Oh, don't get me started on Amazon reviews. Even the "Verified Purchase" tag is gamed by sellers. There's an entire cottage industry of providing products in exchange for good reviews. For example, look at the reviews on the "#1 Best Seller in Pepper Shakers"[0]. Most of the reviews (even the ones with the "Verified Purchase" tag will say "Product provided for review courtesy of sponsor" towards the end). I'm researching and scarping reviews to write a thorough article on gaming the #1 spot in Amazon's many categories, and it's looking like it's much more valuable than the famous "Buy Installs" industry for #1 spots in the App Store. I don't believe there is much incentive on Amazon's part to crack down on fake reviews, since they are selling products either way. [0] http://www.amazon.com/Salt-Pepper-Mill-Set-Adjustable/dp/B00TQ8520K/ http://www.amazon.com/Salt-Pepper-Mill-Set-Adjustable/dp/B00...