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An overview of the the AVID Soccer Equipment Review and how to
use the tools is available here.
The ASER Editorial Calendar can be found
here.
Submit Products for Review
General Information:
AVID Soccer solicits products for testing year
round. Each unique product submitted receives an individual
test regimen and review article. If a product needs to be
returned, it must be accompanied by adequate packaging and pre-paid
shipping (FedEx or USPS preferred). Please note that testing
under real world conditions may result in damage. AVID Soccer
is not responsible for damage resulting from testing or shipping.
We recommend manufacturers provide at least two
examples of a product to ensure that a defect in one does not skew
the results of the test. We encourage you to provide care
instructions, a standard marketing package, manufacturing/materials
and other relevant information. Reviews may take 3-4 weeks to
complete and up to 14 days to appear on the site. Lifestyle
products typically require much less testing and may appear more
quickly.
In addition to our standard testing, AVID Soccer
sponsors several Shoot-Out comparisons and our annual
AVID Soccer Awards. Shoot-outs are head to head
comparisons of competitive products. Criteria for the shoot-out will
be slightly different than that used in general reviews. All
products tested during a shoot-out will receive a standard review as
well as inclusion in the shoot-out article. Products nominated
for annual awards must be reviewed by AVID Soccer for consideration.
Manufacturers or Retailers wishing to submit products
for review should contact our review editor in advance. Products
can be shipped to:
AVID Soccer
40122 Watford Way
Palmdale, CA 93551
AVID Soccer acquires products for review through
three methods:
Manufacturers
Submissions by manufacturers:
- Manufactures are encouraged to provide products for review
- Submitted products are typically tested within three week and
reviews are posted one to two weeks later
- Reviews can be held or accelerated to coordinate with product
releases or marketing campaigns
- Submitted products are eligible for the annual AVID Soccer
Awards
- Testing under a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is available for
pre-release products
- Manufacturers wishing to provide product should contact our
test lead directly
- While we can accommodate a range of sizes for general testing,
the sizes specified for the shoot-outs are preferred.
Benefits to manufacturers:
- Comparison of products against competitors
- Third-party reviews made available through links, publication or
PDF
- Pre-release reviews for publication on launch date
- Objective feedback on new products
- Advertising channel with no monetary commitment
- Feedback channel allowing both manufacturer and customer to add
comments
- Participation in the annual AVID Soccer Awards
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Retailers
Products submitted by retailers
- Retailers are encouraged to provide products for review
- Reviews can be held or accelerated to coordinate with product
releases or marketing campaigns
- Retailers wishing to provide product should contact our
test lead directly
Benefits to retailers
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AVID Soccer Purchases
Purchased products +
- AVID Soccer may test products purchased by readers, testers or
AVID Soccer
- Products may be purchased at reader request
- Products may be purchased to evaluate their potential impact
- Others are purchased for comparison to previously reviewed
products
- Occasionally, AVID Soccer may purchase products for “Shoot out”
reviews
* NOTE on Sizes:
- Boots - Men's 10 1/2 or 11
- Apparel - Men's Large; Women's Medium
- Balls - 4 or 5
- GK Gloves - 9 or 10
+ NOTE on purchases: AVID Soccer purchases
equipment from a variety of sources, both on-line and traditional.
All retail experiences are noted by the AVID Soccer team and may be used
for future reviews and for the "Retailer of the Year" nominees.
Multiple purchases will be made through nominees to ensure an objective
and comprehensive measurement.
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