There are many rating systems that are used to measure the success or failure of a product or service. For restaurants the Michelin guide is the de facto standard (although Zagat is gaining in popularity). For hotels it is the star system (AAA uses diamonds). In fact, a whole slew of rating systems have cropped up on the Internet for the past several years ranging from the venerable consumer reports online to the newer Eopinions.com.
When I purchase goods or services I always ask myself three basic questions.
- Did I get what I wanted?
- Did I get it when I wanted it?
- Was it at a reasonable cost?
I rank each one of the questions from 1 to10 and then come up with a score. Divide that score by 3 then come up with an average. If the average is above an 8 I feel very comfortable with giving repeat business. Of course this system does not indicate the value of the purchase before the fact but there are many resources out there that will be happy to give that opinion. This system may seem simplistic but it addresses each one of the key elements of purchasing happiness.
So, the next time you visit that great restaurant that everyone is talking about or even purchase that latest video card, ask yourself these simple questions. If your product or service scores above an 8 average you have a great fit for you. If not, you may want to consider trying another source.
Until next time, happy blogging.
Megadisclaimer: Take nothing at face value. Everything on this blog is for entertainment purposes. It won’t change the world, or even your opinion in most cases. If you believe everything that you read stop reading now!