AliExpress seller Hot-Fi messaged me today asking why I was mad at Puresounds. After explaining I had no idea what the heck they were talking about, they referred to my review of the PS100-600. Then they asked me to post a message saying AliExpress store HCK told me to make a bad review (does this make ANY sense?). Considering I didn't get my Puresounds from them, this is extremely bizarre :blink:
They then offered me free items to write reviews on Head-Fi saying HCK was telling buyers to leave bad reviews on Hot-Fi's items.... WHAT?! I said NO of course. Anyone who knows me knows I am not bought off like this.
After this rather.... strange... interaction i went to check Hot-Fi store to see what they had in terms of earbuds. The only sell one DIY bud (300 ohms) and the Puresounds range. As Puresounds has been gaining popularity I wanted to recommend anyone who considers buying one... maybe avoid Hot-Fi.
This whole bizarre and unprompted puts me off doing business with Hot-Fi and leaves a weird but uncomfortable feeling about Puresounds.
(For those who have not seen my Puresounds PS100-600 review, I gave it 3.5 stars, specifically saying in the review I would probably rate it a whole star higher if the price was under $100. I made it very clear I could not give it above a 4 star rating at the $140 price.)
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(Quick update: I have contacted Aliexpress customer support about this. I gave them permission to read my conversation log with Hot-Fi and they agree it is problematic. If anyone wants proof of my conversation with Hot-Fi or Aliexpress please ask, i am happy to share.)
