What did you expect?

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Life can be unpredictable. Getting what you paid for shouldn’t be. At What I Expected, I take a hard look at which brands are delivering on their promises—and which ones are not.

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The rating system is simple.

The brands, products or services that I review will either MISS, MEET or EXCEED my expectations.

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About

Brand-Obsessed

What I Expected was founded after plenty of good—and some not-so-good—social media-inspired shopping experiences. As a recognized branding and customer experience expert, I decided to create a place where marketing promises meet reality. So who am I? I’m a professional and a mom in my early 50s without the time or money to make buying mistakes.

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