What are the negative effects of exaggerating your products or services?

[Kera]

I see some business people overhype their products/ services up to the point that they have to lie about it's capabilities. That is deception. And any business that does that would not be able to retain customers.

What are the negative effects of overhyping your products and services?

 

[eLdavis]

In situations like this, it might lead to damaging your reputation as a seller cause overtime people will start to notice your products do not work as you claim they use to.

 

[freelancermaria]

There will be no repeat customers if you mislead them about your offer. They may even leave negative feedback on your product, leading to losing potential customers later.

 

[Springtime]

If you exaggerate the benefits of your products, customers will find out and they will not buy from you again. Also, it is a legal offence if you mislead customers the benefits of your products.

 

[Kross]

If you are hyping your products, prepare for a backlash when the products don't live up to the hype.

 

[King Belieal]

When you exaggerate your products too much, it can be seen as deceptive advertising and you can be sued for that.

 

[aninditasen]

I see some business people overhype their products/ services up to the point that they have to lie about it's capabilities. That is deception. And any business that does that would not be able to retain customers.

What are the negative effects of overhyping your products and services?

You are right. Such companies go out of market very soon for using deceptive marketing tricks.