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I don't know of a games store doing this, but there are other retail startups working on putting experts in touch with buyers, such that experts can earn commis

• im_down_w_otp 5y ago
  What you're describing sounds an awful lot like paid shills, unless I'm misinterpreting the thesis.
  • smolder 5y ago
    That would be the case if they took money from the brands they're recommending, which isn't the model. They get money from the retailer instead, who isn't supposed to take sides. It does seem pretty corruptible, though, to your point. How do we stop corruption if there is a never ending supply of people willing to use deceit to get ahead? Fake reviews, shills, politicians for sale... on what front are people willing to be principled? I think they need to have something at stake, like reputation, at least. Back to the customer service at games retailers thing, do you think they were ever pure in motive, as far as helping the customer? It was probably a choice that some made, but sales people often have incentives to mislead. I'm sure sometimes the employees were pressured to push certain products, like how warranties get pushed at some retailers.