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Posted by Bruce Kendall on March 8, 2007 at 10:52:09:
essentially irrelevant. JV has apparently satisfied those who must be satisfied. There are some side effects of this situation that will no doubt linger.
The only way my "ballpark" differs from your is that I have to deal with customers. I have to qualify products that I think are good performers and a good fit for my customer base. It's not that much different than someone auditioning and selecting products for themselves, there is just more of it.
You might wonder what kind of reviews I rely on to help me in this regard, and the answer is none. I read the mags and e-zines for the same reason many others do, interest as a hobbyist and entertainment.