I’m not exactly a fan of ecotech, but I can’t think of any possible reason they would be willing to give, or even discount their products in the way your friend was hoping? What would stop everyone from telling them a similar story just to get discounts.
I’m also not sure they would love someone comparing their products that they either gave away or discounted with competitors products while having no idea on the methods of testing. What if this persons tests came out in favor of the competition? Then you gave away/discounted equipment for what basically becomes a commercial for your competition. I just think their risks far outweigh the possible benefits.
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As I stated this isn’t her personal fish tank, she is a student at a university in a graduate program. If they are using them in terms of science, and to move something forward why wouldn’t a company want to be Involved, it would be huge publicity if it was released in a scientific journal and or fish related magazine.
Which brings me to even a better point, they claim they are the best, the price dictates that, so what are they afraid of? That would question their motives and innovations, and the direction they are going in. Just because one asks a company to beta test and or tonhave them donate doesn’t mean they are poor or trying to get free things. There are still some people who are trying to help our hobby, and save what we still have. Again comes down to greed and money, good lord if they have some Chinese cheap company out perform them. Honestly, if they really want to be the best then why don’t they, I would dare Ecotech to challenge any other competition. Prove their innovation, and designs are the best. It’s one thing to say it, let’s seem them prove it with the newer items out. Their stuff is four years old, and went up in price. Hmmm am I missing something here, oh and several other American companies did provide universities with examples to beta test.