These days I DDG/google the product name I'm interested in and look for no-name forums on page 2/3 where people post at least a picture or two and an honest rev

These days I DDG/google the product name I'm interested in and look for no-name forums on page 2/3 where people post at least a picture or two and an honest review. I'm 50/50 on affiliate links, but tend to trust them more if it links directly to the manufacturer's webstore.