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Originally Posted by StringTheory
The whole reason Jiffy sent me the auger for review was because of the problems with the first gen. Jiffy wants to get the word out that this new version addressed all the issues they had at first.
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This is all about perspective .....
If you were sent a "free" auger by Jiffy, which is NOT the normal protocol and/or gratuity offered to other customers, then, in fact, and by definition, you were "sponsored".
The fact that you wrote a glowing article about this auger, which is precisely what Jiffy intended, when offering you this gratuity, clearly indicates a reciprocal agreement with an implied obligation. They used you as a tool and you happily obliged.
As far as "covid challenges" - any business who develops and launches a new product without the care to follow basic new product launch protocols (like testing, and other quality/supply/aftermarket support/distribution controls will inevitable fail. I find "covid" is a poor excuse for basic prudent business practices designed to protect liability and reputation.