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Which Seismic Accelerographs are truly 100% DPWH IRR Compliant?

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As has been observed, quite a number of seismic accelerograph suppliers have standing claims that the brands that they are carrying are 100% DPWH IRR Compliant. These claims are prominently manifested in their websites, marketing materials, company profiles, email campaigns, proposal letters and strongly flaunted on their actual product presentations. It may understandably come as a standard for their marketing campaigns all toward the objective of a sale.

The dilemma that the buyer faces is how to know which are 100% compliant. This is just one side of the coin. The burden of proof always lies on the sellers to undisputedly justify their claims and give unquestionable credence to their claims. For the well-informed, resourceful and intelligent buyers, these claims will not stand a chance to unmolestedly penetrate their minds without giving it a good shake-down.

This has been our noble purpose and our ultimate aim right from the start, that is to arm the general buyers and provide them with valuable information that will guide them in their purchasing decision to overcome the seemingly strange and mystic world of the seismic accelerograph product itself. Buyer Empowerment. The best weapon any buyer can have to protect their buying interests. It is also the best weapon to more than adequately meet these 100% DPWH IRR Compliant claims.
Needless to say, in marketing, sellers may find it wise to capitalize on buyer's lack of knowledge on products, it is something that they may find to pound on and often times succeed with great ease. It should not always be the case. We are now breeding buyer awareness to make wise and logical purchasing decisions on their own. Something that they will never regret doing in the future.
In the succeeding articles, be assured that we will continue with our relentless aim to fully discuss and help identify the vital components of the DPWH IRR most relevant in determining the 100% DPWH IRR Compliancy.  
There is such a thing as Truth in Advertising. It morally engages the marketing people to work within the righteous bounds when it comes to information dissemination in promotional strategies. It stands way more than the scents of profits. Promote the product as is. Focus on what it can only do and never fail to mention the limitations. Sellers are suitors to the valued hearts of the buyers. And as suitors, expect the moon and the stars and even offer a trip to dreamland if needed in their marketing campaigns.  Best to be prepared to be headed to a point of no return instead.

Undoubtedly, they all have good and quality products. It is a matter of how to choose which one is most suited for your requirement.
Buying is like looking over a tray of eggs. You will never know which is spoiled until you break each and every one of them. The point is it is within your power, it is you who can personally determine which is compliant and which is not without relying on marketing claims. You have only yourselves to believe and nobody else.



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