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The TrustPilot Review
Nanni's one-star review of Ea-Nasir Copper Ltd on TrustPilot would have been devastating. Modern review platforms amplify exactly the kind of complaint he had: a specific, detailed account of substandard goods, a named agent who was contemptuous, and an ignored follow-up. The review would likely have attracted comments from other dissatisfied customers — because we know from the archaeological record that Nanni was not the only one. The TrustPilot page of Ea-Nasir Copper Ltd would look... bad. Very bad. Two stars overall, with 60% one-star reviews and responses from the company that just say 'Thank you for your feedback.'
The Twitter/X Thread
Nanni's Twitter thread would have performed extremely well. The specific details — paid in advance, received substandard copper, messenger treated with contempt, multiple follow-up attempts ignored — are precisely the elements that make complaint threads go viral. '@EaNasirCopper you absolute fraud. I sent Anum-pisha to collect the copper I PAID for and your guy treated him with contempt. WHERE IS MY COPPER.' The replies from other customers would cascade. Ea-Nasir's social media team (assuming he had one, which he obviously didn't) would have no good options.
The Modern Resolution
In 2025, Nanni would likely have his money back within a week. Chargebacks through his bank, platform intervention if the transaction happened through a marketplace, or small claims court if those failed — all of these mechanisms would have provided remedy far more efficiently than writing on clay. The contrast illuminates why consumer protection mechanisms matter: Nanni was completely right and followed every available correct procedure. Whether he got his copper or his money back is historically unresolved. Today, he would get his refund.
Ea-Nasir, meanwhile, would be operating under a different business environment. His multiple complaint letters would generate review scores that would suppress his marketplace ranking. His social media presence would be a disaster. He might pivot to a different business name. History is littered with commercial entities that are essentially Ea-Nasir: bad product, bad service, too embedded in the supply chain to die quickly.
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