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@Twelpforce is little help

The TwelpForce promise to help shoppers make a quality purchase is admirableons. Best Buy ran many commercials since summer promising a stadium full of employees ready to tweet assistance at a moments notice.

The ability to fulfill this promise is questionable. I had several pending purchases, and thought it would be interesting to test the power of Twelp Force to assist me in my decision.

An Awesome Advisor with Listening Skill Issues

There are many text-based guides available to shoppers on the web. If a shopper is technically inclined, he or she could muddle through it. However, most shoppers probably need an online advisor that matches their needs with HDTV features.

The Sunday Shopper

The low pressure, expertise environment is desired by many shoppers. Think about the Apple Store and their Genuis Bar. The bar is designed to accentuate the New Info Shopper. Why not apply this to the automotive industry? Sure, there are many obstacles to implementation. Too many to list here. But the first mover will have an advantage, a differentiating brand promise, and a shopping environment conducive to the new age shopper.