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> people still want/need guidance on purchases It’s funny because Amazon normalized folks needing reviews on things before buying it.

• tempestn 6y ago
  In a way, before Amazon you effectively did have 'quality, curated reviews' - in the form of what products brick and mortar stores chose to stock. Most decent stores aren't going to stock complete garbage, so if you found an item with the attributes you're looking for, it would probably work.
  • lifeisstillgood 6y ago
    That is a deep and wise point :-)
• unishark 6y ago
  There was also ebay feedback which was key to shopping for a lot longer I'd say.