Reviews

    leaflet

    Level 2
    Adrian CLevel 2 16 Reviews

    3 months ago

    Purchased through a Thingtesting offer

    Nice packaging and concept, app seems well-made. It is a dongle (the teardrop-shaped thing) that attaches to a sensor that is pushed down into the soil. Renewable materials used for packaging which are nice but also expected, but the lack of details in the app are disappointing. All I seem to get through the app are the WiFi signal strength, the Charge Percentage, and how long ago the "Last Reading" was. Based on the app notifications I've received, the sensor seems to measure moisture, temperature, and maybe light - but not providing these readings in the app are a MAJOR oversight. Is it an intentional attempt to hide these details in order to keep customers in a subscription? Is it a programming issue or a hardware issue? Basically, the set up now is No Notifications is good news apparently - that is the extent of the utility of these sensors for now.

    Tier Two

    Smallhold

    Level 2
    Adrian CLevel 2 16 Reviews

    3 months ago

    Purchased through a Thingtesting offer

    Got 2 packs of Lions Mane through ThingTesting's BOGO offer - they were delicious simply pan fried with oil and seasoning. However, the high price makes it unlikely that I would ever buy it again and the photos of the packaging make it seem like each pack is filled up but it definitely isn't. It's 8oz of mushroom that filled up maybe half of the box, and probably rolled around a bunch and bruised in transit to the store.

    Lions Mane

    Heyday Canning Company

    Level 2
    Adrian CLevel 2 16 Reviews

    4 months ago

    Received a free product from Heyday Canning Company

    I purchased a Kimchi Sesame Navy Beans can from Whole Foods through Thingtesting's promotion. I'm not sure what I was expecting but the beans looked gloopy and unappetizing. Upon tasting them, there wasn't much of a kimchi or sesame flavor and the texture was mushy... would not recommend and would not buy again, but I can see it being potentially appealing to others.

    kimchi navy beans

    Fly by Jing

    Level 2
    Adrian CLevel 2 16 Reviews

    5 months ago

    Received a free product from Fly by Jing

    Purchased the Sichuan Chili Crisp version in Whole Foods and was reimbursed by ThingTesting. It is on the spicier end with bits of dried shrimp and crispy bits inside, and stirring is recommended before serving. Price is hard to stomach (I think it was $11 for a 6oz jar?), and if you have access to Lao Gan Ma then this is definitely pricier for not much more of a "premium" taste. Great quality though, very umami, too pricey for me to buy on an ongoing basis.

    Omsom

    Level 2
    Adrian CLevel 2 16 Reviews

    5 months ago

    Purchased through a Thingtesting offer

    Purchased 2 Omsom noodle packets at Whole Foods as part of Thingtesting's BOGO promotion. Overall taste and flavor profile, I would give 3.5/5 stars with a great noodle texture and with the sauce somewhat lacking in nuance and depth of flavor. At $5 per packet, it feels pricey and while the packaging looks cool, I could really do with less of the branding and/or unboxing experience. I think this is a great introduction to Asian/SE Asian flavors for people that have not experienced them before, but I don't believe this would sell well in an H-Mart or equivalent when surrounded by all the other competing ramen flavor options.

    Chili sesame noodlesGarlic black pepper noodles

    Atlantic

    Level 2
    Adrian CLevel 2 16 Reviews

    5 months ago

    Purchased through a Thingtesting offer

    Shipping was quick, packaging seemed good/adequate. First impressions of the spinner was that it was lightweight but seemed sturdy enough. There is a water resistant section inside the bag but that is pretty much it in terms of pockets. The telescoping handle seems on the flimsier side as it is thin. Recycled plastic seems to be a plus, and the color was vibrant, but time will tell on how it holds up to use or sprinting through the transit hell that is Heathrow airport.

    Therabody

    Level 2
    Adrian CLevel 2 16 Reviews

    a year ago

    Have you ever wondered what it'd be like to be on the receiving end of high intensity and high volume punches? Well look no further! Sure, this is the top-notch performer in the realm of percussive massagers, but the volume and sound approximates someone jackhammering concrete in your living room.

    Feedback

    Great percussive massager, expensive, might lose your hearing and sanity over time.

    Peloton

    Level 2
    Adrian CLevel 2 16 Reviews

    a year ago

    1st-gen bike owner here. Quality and amount of classes are top-notch, Peloton is the company to beat in that regard. Pricing could be better along with DIY options for fixing the bike.

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    Fairer pricing would be nice.

    Cards Against Humanity

    Level 2
    Adrian CLevel 2 16 Reviews

    a year ago

    It's just cards... offensive and creative, but still words on cards. Played regularly when it first came out but has become formulaic.

    Feedback

    Come up with a board game version perhaps? Got dull after a while.

    Lo & Sons

    Level 2
    Adrian CLevel 2 16 Reviews

    a year ago

    The family has several of these bags and they are well constructed, simple, and durable for their purposes. The ones we have do not hold their form and are limited on pockets, so they are generally reserved for shorter trips. Stylish and great colors.

    Feedback

    Well-constructed but lack of form factor limits utility.