As Seen on TV: Mighty Mendit not all Billy Mays says, but has some value
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Failed product or not? We check out the Might MenditThe product: Mighty Mendit
The price: Three tubes for $19.99 plus $8.95 for shipping and handling, bringing the total to $28.94.
The claims: Repairs almost any fabric, fast way to fix rips, make hems, leaves no stains
The Buy-o-meter rating: 3 out of 5
The late great Billy Mays just seemed so excited and sure about Mighty Mendit that it has to work. Right?
Mighty Mendit claims to be the miracle product for those who don't want to sew or need a sturdy repair in a hurry. There is some validity to the claims.
A sneaker that split at a seam was ably repair by Mighty Mendit with barely a hint that anything was wrong with it. It didn't do so great making a hem on denim jeans. After more than two hours -- the amount of time the directions say a Mighty Mendit-repaired garment should be wearable -- the hem failed. It seems to prefer textures like leather and thinner fabrics.
Mighty Mendit essentially is fabric glue, but seems to have an extra oomph, much like using epoxy. It smells very strong, like nail polish remover -- which makes sense since acetone is one of the ingredient. The product is highly flammable and is covered with warnings.
For the direct ordering price of $28.94 for three tubes, it's simply overkill. Too much to invest for too much product. But if you scale it back for the $10 you could drop at As Seen on TV displays in pharmacies and discount stores, it could be worth a go if you have a few projects that might fit the bill.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
8-25-2009 @ 9:23AM
richard anderson said...
didn't billy mays die ?
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8-26-2009 @ 6:04AM
N!COLE said...
Sadly yes... he died....
8-26-2009 @ 7:38AM
Master Robert said...
Yep than god that irratating stupid son of a biatch is gone. I would rather listen to 10 cats in a dog pen with 5 dogs.
8-26-2009 @ 8:28AM
Beverly said...
Yes he did die, and I'm hopeing all the adds died along with him. Give us a break from his mind boggling screaming mouth.
8-26-2009 @ 12:45PM
bill said...
Day 1 of keeping track of Mitch Lipksa negative articles. Waiting for his end of world story.
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8-26-2009 @ 6:35AM
ycav4424 said...
Sure is nice not having him or all of the new car commercials screaming at me anymore on TV. Now if that lesco guy would lose his voice or something then commercials will be a little quieter.
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8-27-2009 @ 12:54AM
alias said...
WHO WROTE THIS? HOW DO YOU GET PAID? i HOPE NOT BY HAVING PEOPLE READ THROUGH THE ARTICLE BECAUSE ONCE AGAIN AOL AND THEIR SHODDY SERVICE, THEY WHO ARE SUPPOSED TO BE ONE OF THE FIRST PEOPLE ON THE INTERNET HAVE THE CRAPPIEST WEB PRESENCE ON THE WEB. IT WOULD HELP YOU IDIOTS IF YOU WOULD HAVE AN ARTICLE THAT WAS NOT COVERED BY THE STUPID ADS. I DO NOT, NOT, NOT, NOT, NOT, NOT, NOT, NOT, NOT, NOT, LOOK AT THE ADS, THIS ISN'T GOING TO MAKE ME LOOK AT THEM EITHER. ADVERTISERS, I DO NOT BUY ANY PRODUCTS FROM ANY ONE WHO ADVERTISES IN THIS ANNOYING MANNER OR ON FOX NETWORK.
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8-26-2009 @ 2:04PM
Beverly said...
You had me agreeing till the remark about FOX news. That is the only cable news channel worth watching. The rest worship at the feet of the liberals. Oh, and lie.
8-26-2009 @ 6:34AM
mike said...
The real rip off by Mays was the Fix it! product. Moral: never buy anything that looks to good to be true......
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8-26-2009 @ 7:11AM
mikerufor69 said...
i thought willie mayes played for the giants
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8-26-2009 @ 10:39AM
Mariam said...
Mike, that was funny!
8-26-2009 @ 7:20AM
petehanse said...
Well one thing we know for sure .......That Cocaine Billie used .......worked real good! Its only too bad the rest of the BS he peddled didnt work half as well!
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8-26-2009 @ 7:19AM
ZEN said...
IT IS PURE GARBAGE!! SISTER BOUGHT IT AND IT DOESNT WORK!!
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8-26-2009 @ 7:21AM
ronn said...
Dont waste your money on that windshield wonder. It doesnt work any better than regular window cleaner. The only thing good about it is when you have to get into the deep bottom of the window by the dashboard or back window
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8-26-2009 @ 2:14PM
Anne said...
I believe that's the main selling point, to be able to reach those places. I have limited mobility in my upper arms and the Windshield Wonder is a big help to me. Sure beats a paper towel wrapped around the end of a ruler.
8-26-2009 @ 7:23AM
badboy said...
It's a wonder that Billy Mays wasn't on TV pushing and promoting some type of revolutionary nose candy straw.
When selling the products, nothing makes it easier than being a user and believer of the product yourself. He was annoying, but he made his place in commercial advertising. I feel sorry for the family
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8-27-2009 @ 4:49AM
Jerry Wyatt said...
The same stuff is available at fabric stores such as Michael's for about $3.00. Somebody should go to jail for this fraud !... I onder if Madouf just repackaged the Michael's stuff.
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8-26-2009 @ 7:41AM
Linda said...
Mighty Mendit doesn't work any better than any other glue. Super glue would have worked better on the repairs we attempted.....save your money and buy super glue and fabric glue, this product is full of hot air!
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8-26-2009 @ 7:42AM
Ted said...
Id like to see Billy Mays peddle Cocaine on late night TV, that would be brilliant.
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8-26-2009 @ 7:42AM
Sinner4fun said...
Billy Mays is no longer pushing products...he's just pushing up daisies. But wait, there's more! Order now and get the Awesome Auger to remove those daisies. 19.95 plus shipping and handling.
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