Dealer on Hot Deals

[kgraeme]

There is a thread in Hot Deals that appears to be a dealer link. It's titled "ADVERTISEMENT: Weekly Specials from PC Club!
" Link.

It's locked, but it seems pinned to the top. It's been edited by a moderator and posted by someone named "AnandTech Deals".

What's the deal? This appears to be a blatant dealer promotion and I don't even see hot deals at the site.

 

[Hossenfeffer]

<< It's been edited by a moderator >>

= It's Anandtech sponsored (and/or) a moderator has seen it so it's ok.

AnandTech Deals is legit. In the same way that the crucial memory deal was ~5% extra off, I imagine you'll see similar discounts at the link(s) provided. Some marginally better prices, negotiated through the Anandtech site.

Depending on the "value" of the deal/advertisement, it could be argued that subscribers shouldn't "have to look" at the ad posts. Just a thought, as I don't really have a problem with it.

 

[TonyH]

It's titled "ADVERTISEMENT" because that's what it is. It's an advertisement.

AnandTech Deals is a forum service where retailers can list special deals for members of the forum.

I believe that the retailer has to pay for this service and that there are only a limited number of listings at any given time.

 

[kgraeme]

So there's a double-standard regarding the "No dealers and no SPAM...allowed!" rule? Nice. Expecially considering that the "Advertisements" aren't even hot deals.

I'm still waiting to hear an official statement from Anandtech.

 

[John]

<< So there's a double-standard regarding the "No dealers and no SPAM...allowed!" rule? >>



I don't think that's the case at all. The AT main page, as well as the forums (non-subscribers), has ad banners that is considered "advertising" by most people. I see no "dealer" charactersitics or SPAM from the AnandTech Deals post. Not to mention the subject clearly specifies what's inside the thread. I see plenty of "this weeks staples/OD/OM/Frys specials" posted by members on a regular basis. Why not complain about those as well?

If YOU don't think something is a hot deal, no problem, just move on to something else. It's not that difficult.

 

[Hossenfeffer]

<< So there's a double-standard regarding the "No dealers and no SPAM...allowed!" rule? Nice. Expecially considering that the "Advertisements" aren't even hot deals >>

No, doofus. The advertisements are PAID or otherwise negotiated with AnandTech. The No dealers and no SPAM rule refers to folks that post their own stuff in order to get free advertising.

 

[Red Dawn]

<< No, doofus. The advertisements are PAID or otherwise negotiated with AnandTech. The No dealers and no SPAM rule refers to folks that post their own stuff in order to get free advertising. >>

DOH!!!

 

[Rainguy]

LOL 😀

I think it's safe to lock now that Hoss has explained it so well.