So, we've been reviewing #coffee and #espresso equipment for over 20 years now on CoffeeGeek.
In that time, about 75% of what we've reviewed has been supplied by either a) a vendor of the equipment, or b) the manufacturer for review.
Every single time, there is a clear and written agreement between CoffeeGeek and that vendor / manufacturer that they have no say or influence in the outcome of those published reviews. I won't review without that agreement.
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