How can people assess whether a product is worth buying?

I always check the reviews at the last. They are usually the ones with low rating giving and give out true facts

You are right. Most of the time, when we buy items online, we just get disappointed

I generally stick with products I already know and use plus I usually buy from retailers I am familiar with

I heard about this too.. but without using and trying the product how can anyone write good feedback.. such rating and good reviews can mislead any buyers

by looking at the review of course

Yes, you're absolutely right. Reviews are not very reliable anymore. What I usually do is, I go through the customer question section where we can find the discussions of real buyers. You might get a fair idea about the real worth of the product from there.

That is a risk you have to take from buying online items. I do rely on the reviews but I know that some of them are not true and suspect them as being scripted to make the items attractive. So sometimes when I am really interested to the item, I would check reviews on youtube and other sites to be very sure if they can be relied on.

Most of the time I trust my past experience. I normally don't read the reviews as I know they could be made up as you rightly pointed out. Most of the times it is luck factor.

The buyer's rate is always the best basis. But buying online is also a risk. Although I do it all the time even I get disappointed sometimes.

On Amazon, I believe you can't leave a review unless you bought the product. If that is the case, what would be the point of someone leaving a dishonest review? Also, a product can have good reviews and bad reviews. Doesn't mean the product is bad. You just have to take a chance and get it and if it is not good then return it back. Unless, most of the reviews are bad ones. In that case, perhaps it is best to not buy it.

I try to ask people I know who are knowledgeable, but it's hit or miss sometimes.

Read the reviews . Particularly the ones with photos and videos. You will get a fair idea about the product. if the rating is 4 or 5 means the product is good. Consider the most recent rating and user comment. Check the rating of the product in various online shopping and review portals. Check with your friend who are already using the product and ask for their opinion.

Yes for good reviews the sellers pay for those. So before buying look and read all reviews.

Look at review and comments. I will search on other source too if i have.

I read the description very carefully and also read some reviews and then make up my own mind,.

If some reviews sounds fishy, I generally ignore them. I heard that companies pay for writing reviews but where does that happens.