Many online websites now show testers also on and even in their stores.Most of the websites offer these testers lower priced than the regular packaged goods,and as far as we could find all were brand new ,never sprayed,and manufactured by the same name brand companies as their regular packaged goods. They seem to be a good deal.And quality seems to be the same,some users claim the testers did not seem as strong,some say were stronger.Carmensperfumes tried to give an honest opinion.Heres what carmensperfumes.com had to say.

(PRWEB) February 13, 2004--Carmensperfumes.com sells regular packaged name brand perfumes and colognes and testers.

First testers will 99% of the time have a box that is plain looking,sometimes with shrink wrap and simply cardboard wrapped. Secondly the word demo or tester may be labeled either with a sticker that can be removed.Sometimes the word testers or demo may be etched into the glass so there is no confusion,or tricky sellers changing testers into regular boxes.

Next the decorative cap(not the spray part)cap that is decorative to the bottle,may not be included with a tester. Many people email us asking whats the difference. Some claim they do not care,they can use there old cap,but many manufacturers are now making the testers so the original caps will not fit, so that may change the decisions of the purchaser,however we find many testers the purchaser can still use their old cap from their regular item purchase.

Carmensperfumes.com explained that giving a tester as a gift is ok to a close family member,but you should think twice giving one to a business contact,or a gift of romance such as Valentine’s Day,Or Birthday,it may seem tacky.

Many feel if its a family member especially your Son or Husband,you are being thrifty and helping the family budget. If purchasing for yourself,it is the best deal as long as the company you buy from is honest, and describes the tester properly.

Carmensperfumes.com does explain,and also found 75% of the websites do a great job.A few shows the regular packages image ,and do not mention plain box or no fancy cap they just say tester,Carmensperfumes.com feels this is misleading and the sellers should take the time and describe the item 100% so buyers know what they are getting.

As for authentic or not,Carmensperfumes.com buys their testers from the same companies who supply the regular packaged goods,they are new unsprayed and seem as long lasting as the regular package.

Carmensperfumes sprayed different retail customers in their stores and the testers and the regular packaged items were totally unsure,some were sprayed with the tester on one arm and regualar on the other,customers claimed the regular was a tester and vice verca.So our assumption its in the mind of the user.Some feel if its not in the regular package and they know its a tester,they will never agree its the same.

So if you want to save money,check out testers first,if the price difference is 10-15% it is a good deal,if less our opinion buy the regular packaged item.But its up to you.Save a few bucks or pay the higher price ITS YOUR MONEY.