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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Steve C" data-source="post: 3178889" data-attributes="member: 56622">Brock,I meant that they did not buy the interview.  They did not try.  I post what I post because it is what I want to post.  I do not want to get the idea that I can be given a few bucks or a binocular and give somebody a good review.  Maven knew what was in the review after I posted it.  I called them and told them it was up and going.As far as I'm concerned it really does not matter if I buy it or if its is loaned.  However, the great majority of what I have I bought.  If it is a loaner and I don't like it I send it back with thanks.  If I like it I post a review.  Actually when I go after a loaner it is one that interests me from the get go.  I am at the point where I don't surprise myself too much with a bad model.  I also look at what might be of interest here or other forums where I post as well. Remember the question I ask, and that needs to be answered yes, is "would I use this myself?"  I don't get into the idea of reviewing just anything.  At some point there will be enough to do I'd have to monetize the effort.  To be honest this B2 review took up the better part of my life for that last couple of weeks.</blockquote>