How to Choose the Right Product to Buy on Amazon or Walmart

Sort the product list by average customer review, then focus on products rated 4.6 stars and up with at least 100 reviews.

That review count matters as much as the score. A product showing 5 stars from only 20 reviews or fewer isn't proven yet — it hasn't been bought and tested by enough people to trust the rating. A mature product with hundreds of reviews holding a 4.6+ average has earned that score. Disregard the shiny 5-star listing with a handful of reviews; it's not mature.

Here's something most shoppers miss: not all reviews are honest. Competitors sometimes pay people to leave bad reviews on rival products. So dig a little:

Sort the reviews by newest first. Products improve over time — an old batch of complaints may no longer apply. The manufacturer may have fixed the problem, or new management may have improved quality since those early reviews were written.

Then actually read the negative reviews. Are they describing a real, specific product problem ("the battery died after two weeks")? Or are they vague, repetitive, or oddly worded — the signs of fake reviews planted to hurt the product? Real problems are a reason to skip. Fake-looking negativity isn't.

A common trap: one listing looks more expensive than another — but it's a 2-pack, which makes each unit cheaper. Always check how many you're getting. The "pricier" listing is sometimes the better deal per item. Do the per-unit math before you judge on sticker price alone.

The goal isn't the lowest price — it's the best quality for the right price. A slightly more expensive product with a strong, mature review score often beats a rock-bottom listing with weak reviews. Balance the two: find the best-reviewed option in your budget, then get that one for the lowest price available.

Once you've chosen the right product using the steps above, the last question is simple: who sells it cheapest? That's where 2GoDeals comes in — we show you the same product across sellers, cheapest-first and with ratings shown, so you can decide faster without hunting seller to seller. You've already picked the right product; now get it at the right price.