[Reputation Management] Does .EDU websites work for burying sites?

Hi,

I have been researching about Reputation Management, and i have been wondering, does .EDU websites help in burying websites that gives bad reports? As because i found this service selling .edu sites, which could help me in my reputation management journey.

Sorry if you guys think this is a stupid question, I'm just trying to learn here. Tell me what you guys think! Thanks!