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Eg_cruz 07-23-2022 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2117989)
I always thought the My Pillow guy got a bad deal when he was sued for false advertising for his "buy one get one" claims, the BBB gave him an "F" rating, and Bed, Bath and Beyond removed his products from their stores. But, now he is selling slippers for $50 that he claims are regularly priced at $140. I wonder if he ever sold a pair of his slippers for $140. I doubt it.

I wish the FTC would crack down on false advertising like they are paid to do. To me, the worst ads are for food supplements that only use testimonials to sell their product. No research. Also, the ones that claim that something is "free" when you actually need to pay a shipping fee and sign up with a credit card for regular additional purchases. Free should mean free.

If there was 2 Advertisers that I could get rid of it would be pharmaceutical companies and Personal Injury Lawyers.

Eg_cruz 07-23-2022 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Vikingjunior (Post 2118152)
Slippers and all his products are worth the money compared to that made in China crap.

Agree

Eg_cruz 07-23-2022 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Blackbird45 (Post 2118176)
I don't know if his pillows or slippers or whatever he is selling is worth the price.
I don't know if he needs the money or what this man is worth.
What I do know is this guy is not wrapped too tight.

My Pillow is by far the best pillow I have ever had……would never give it you. I used to wake up with my hands asleep and in pain, got MyPillow and I am guessing the way my neck lays on the pillow that has all gone away. I would go on his commercials because I know how much it has help me.

Eg_cruz 07-23-2022 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Bellavita (Post 2118191)
first the my pillow guy is an idiot
anyone who thinks you can buy slippers for $140 is an idiot as well.

if it is too good to be true it probably is a lie.

So because someone thinks differently from they are idiots ………this kind of thinking is what wrong with the US today because you can’t have a different political view.
One thing he is not is an idiot, he has overcome a lot and has built the American dream HERE IN THE US

Eg_cruz 07-23-2022 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by casqueglia@gmail.com (Post 2118219)
I think they went after him because they did not like his politics. I own several “my pillows” and so do my friends and family. We’ve bought them online direct, through Bed & Bath and at a trade show. Never a problem, always satisfied. They hold upon to washer and dryer and are comfortable. Two years ago I purchased my parents villa in Bonnybrook. I was up in Massachusetts when I ordered a Mattress topper for the spare room. I mistakenly ordered a double but the bed was a queen. I called customer service to find out what my options were they told me that by law it could not be returned because I opened it. They told me that they would send me the right size free of charge if I donated it to a charitable organization and emailed them the receipt for their records! I was extremely pleased. The topper is great.

Wow what a great story……..love the true American companies

Eg_cruz 07-23-2022 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by forebubba (Post 2118230)
He advertises on only one channel....care to guess?

Not true…I have seen him a
On multiple channels
No need to hate

Djean1981 07-23-2022 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Eg_cruz (Post 2118304)
My Pillow is by far the best pillow I have ever had……would never give it you. I used to wake up with my hands asleep and in pain, got MyPillow and I am guessing the way my neck lays on the pillow that has all gone away. I would go on his commercials because I know how much it has help me.

The pillows are good..

Djean1981 07-23-2022 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by forebubba (Post 2118230)
He advertises on only one channel....care to guess?

Hmmm.. Likely, bc of the "cancel culture."..

Djean1981 07-23-2022 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Pachine58 (Post 2118202)
Love my pillow and so do all the people who I bought them for as Christmas gifts.

You all did ..let’s be real. His advertising is genius and it made him rich. People just hate because he became a huge success.

But if you hate commercials turn the TV off and go enjoy everything THe villages has to offer, way better then boob tube.

Exactly..

rnicholis 07-23-2022 12:27 PM

Great products
 
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Originally Posted by FredJacobs (Post 2118148)
The "My Pillow" guy, Mike Lindell, is facing many lawsuits because of his claims about the 2020 election being rigged, stolen, etc. It is no surprise that he is running bargain basement sales at deep discounts, he needs the money. I can't believe that he is getting rid of inventory at a loss, so he must have sold his products at a very high markup and profit. $150 for a pair of slippers??? I think the satisfied customers in the commercial are actors and not actual users. False advertising!

I only own MyPillows because they are great for sleep, stop neck pain, easy to wash and dry when needed and all for a reasonable cost. Best pillows I have ever owned. You should try it before you complain about it although they are probably not for everyone.

Glowfromminnesota 07-23-2022 12:46 PM

Agree. Being from Minnesota, I brought my pillows back to the store. Didn’t like them at all. No questions asked, gave me back my money and let me keep the bonus airplane pillow. My daughter absolutely loves her pillow!

joelfmi 07-23-2022 01:23 PM

Pt Barnam said thar there is a sucker born every day These con artists like crazy Eddy who was in jail for this scamming a lot of believable suckers.

rsmurano 07-23-2022 01:47 PM

A lot of the claims don’t need research. I can say that Porsche makes the best sports car, it’s my opinion and I have many magazines that back me up, but it’s still subjective. No research needed.
When they claim that something is free (let’s say a book) but you have to pay shipping, what’s wrong with that? The book was free, if you go to their warehouse you probably could pick it up for free. The pillow guy got screwed, we have some of his products and they are very good. As for the slippers, Amazon sells them for $80 and thru the factory they have a sale for $50. Are they worth it, I don’t know but I wouldn’t bash something that I have never tried them before, that’s just wrong

jimjamuser 07-23-2022 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2118029)
Prevagen, and I never even took it. But, how do they know that elephants have good memories.

As far as elephants and memory go, I imagine that some scientists have studied their memory. But, they can be trained to perform complex tasks for a circus act. And in Africa, they migrate through some dry areas so they need to remember where the water and water holes are or they die.

Garywt 07-23-2022 02:01 PM

I always thought stores stopped selling My Pillow because he came out as a Trump supporter or something like that. Never heard of a lawsuit. Most deals out there are only after the prices were raised.

Dilligas 07-23-2022 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Tvflguy (Post 2118037)
Not false advertising but over advertising.
Some of the extensive ads in The Villages Sun are irritating. Especially the multi/full page ads for hearing aids. These ads must be very expensive, as are the cost of their products.

Speaking of that, seems that the Sun had more ad pages than ever.

Not the Sun's fault.....if they had less ads, they'd have to charge much more for the paper. When you see the hearing aid ads that are full pages or multiple pages, and often in the week, it tells you their selling prices are way to high (too much margin) to afford all the ads.

Dilligas 07-23-2022 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael G. (Post 2118009)
How about lower gas prices advertised on outdoor signs only to find out it's its "cash prices only".

Retailers have to pay a 3%-7% fee for credit card sales....which is why "cash only" price is posted. You have to look closely to see the cash only.

jebartle 07-23-2022 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by coralway (Post 2118015)
No, no, no. It’s referred to as “alternative facts “ now.

Better known as lies, big and little are lies, one of my pet peeves.

Geodyssey 07-23-2022 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Vikingjunior (Post 2118152)
Slippers and all his products are worth the money compared to that made in China crap.

Lindel Vietnam slipper better. You buy now.

Luggage 07-24-2022 05:12 AM

Ftc laws are clear. Pretty much all you have to do is advertise it at one price for at least 30 days from my recollection of the law. But of course the reality is that that $49 price and he's now selling it on sale for is about $35 too much for a pair of slippers you can buy and Macy's for $15 during Christmas. But pretty much this is a capitalistic society and I'm happy he can sell whatever he wants on TV but I wish at least he'd have a pretty girl doing the showing instead of him. I much prefer the appliance direct commercials and seeing what refrigerators are costing

Luggage 07-24-2022 05:13 AM

By the way, what is professional grade crown molding versus average grade crown molding? Inquiring buyers want to know.

WingedFoot78 07-24-2022 05:26 AM

A new product for Mike Lindell....My Snake Oil!

mydavid 07-24-2022 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Keefelane66 (Post 2117991)
Now he's selling My Coffee, we all know who will buy it.

He'll be selling cool-ade next.:1rotfl:

retiredguy123 07-24-2022 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Luggage (Post 2118437)
Ftc laws are clear. Pretty much all you have to do is advertise it at one price for at least 30 days from my recollection of the law. But of course the reality is that that $49 price and he's now selling it on sale for is about $35 too much for a pair of slippers you can buy and Macy's for $15 during Christmas. But pretty much this is a capitalistic society and I'm happy he can sell whatever he wants on TV but I wish at least he'd have a pretty girl doing the showing instead of him. I much prefer the appliance direct commercials and seeing what refrigerators are costing

I think you are referring to an FTC "regulation", not a law passed by Congress. The FTC and other agencies are supposed to protect consumers by ensuring "truth in advertising". An arbitrary rule about how long something needs to be advertised doesn't seem very effective. And, advertisers paying people to make a testimonial saying that a food supplement changed their life and made them healthy seems deceptive. In my opinion, the FTC is not doing enough to regulate advertising.

Andyb 07-24-2022 07:14 AM

MyPillow guy
 
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2117989)
I always thought the My Pillow guy got a bad deal when he was sued for false advertising for his "buy one get one" claims, the BBB gave him an "F" rating, and Bed, Bath and Beyond removed his products from their stores. But, now he is selling slippers for $50 that he claims are regularly priced at $140. I wonder if he ever sold a pair of his slippers for $140. I doubt it.

I wish the FTC would crack down on false advertising like they are paid to do. To me, the worst ads are for food supplements that only use testimonials to sell their product. No research. Also, the ones that claim that something is "free" when you actually need to pay a shipping fee and sign up with a credit card for regular additional purchases. Free should mean free.

Probably got the “F” rating for his political views and not his products. Bed, Bath and Beyond is woke and dropped him for the same reason. His products are top quality. Don’t buy his products if you don’t like the price. Sad that your bashing a truly Christian and true Patriot. Casting the first stone………..?

retiredguy123 07-24-2022 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Andyb (Post 2118484)
Probably got the “F” rating for his political views and not his products. Bed, Bath and Beyond is woke and dropped him for the same reason. His products are top quality. Don’t buy his products if you don’t like the price. Sad that your bashing a truly Christian and true Patriot. Casting the first stone………..?

I don't have anything against the My Pillow guy. He got a bad deal. But, I think advertisers should provide more truth in their ads. I am surprised that, apparently, some of the ridiculous ad gimmicks still work after being used for many years.

Lindsyburnsy 07-24-2022 07:23 AM

My memory gets worse every year, with age, so I did all the "Google" research I could on those memory products. There is literally, not one, that can actually claim it works. We have to take the word of those "actual customers" on TV ads that are constantly running. "If you repeat it enough, it will be true" seems to be their marketing motto.

Ski Bum 07-24-2022 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Andyb (Post 2118484)
Probably got the “F” rating for his political views and not his products. Bed, Bath and Beyond is woke and dropped him for the same reason. His products are top quality. Don’t buy his products if you don’t like the price. Sad that your bashing a truly Christian and true Patriot. Casting the first stone………..?

Exactly. This entire thread is political. The Anti-Pillow crowd, as always, wants more government to salve their own burnt rear ends and limit the choices of others. The rest of us just make our own decisions.

Shoogley 07-24-2022 07:58 AM

Bogus
 
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2117989)
I always thought the My Pillow guy got a bad deal when he was sued for false advertising for his "buy one get one" claims, the BBB gave him an "F" rating, and Bed, Bath and Beyond removed his products from their stores. But, now he is selling slippers for $50 that he claims are regularly priced at $140. I wonder if he ever sold a pair of his slippers for $140. I doubt it.

I wish the FTC would crack down on false advertising like they are paid to do. To me, the worst ads are for food supplements that only use testimonials to sell their product. No research. Also, the ones that claim that something is "free" when you actually need to pay a shipping fee and sign up with a credit card for regular additional purchases. Free should mean free.

This guy is my channel changer or switch off tv.
Anyone who buy his pillows at those prices should be deported.
It is bits of foam torn up into irregular forms so that it does not move around freely.
I thought it was and engineered foam form in the shape of those concrete form used in the inlet entrances from ocean with five fingers to interlock.
He should be banned from tv advertising. Using Gods name. Turns my stomach.

Daxdog 07-24-2022 08:13 AM

What I don’t understand is parody financial, how can do so much advertising and sponsor so much here with the money you give them to manage.

John Mayes 07-24-2022 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 2118233)
He's on fox news that often because the network is hurting for advertisers and he's one of the few that will actually pay for time slots. They've had many companies bow out and no longer advertise with fox, so you're stuck with the dregs.

This would suggest otherwise. Fox Earnings Up From Strong Advertising Performance at Tubi, Fox News – The Hollywood Reporter

retiredguy123 07-24-2022 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Daxdog (Post 2118527)
What I don’t understand is parody financial, how can do so much advertising and sponsor so much here with the money you give them to manage.

Their main product is annuities, where they make a huge commission of about 10 percent upfront.

Petersweeney 07-24-2022 08:37 AM

Omg
 
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Originally Posted by Keefelane66 (Post 2117991)
Now he's selling My Coffee, we all know who will buy it.

Who? Coffee drinkers….. smh

Bhighley 07-24-2022 08:52 AM

Economics
 
He can and does sell directly less than the brick and mortar companies did. You see, when Mike sold his pillows to BB&B for instance, they marked them up and sold at a higher cost to make a profit… Selling direct to the consumer allows to sell at a lower cost.

I suspect CNN didn’t explain that to this crowd.



QUOTE=FredJacobs;2118148]The "My Pillow" guy, Mike Lindell, is facing many lawsuits because of his claims about the 2020 election being rigged, stolen, etc. It is no surprise that he is running bargain basement sales at deep discounts, he needs the money. I can't believe that he is getting rid of inventory at a loss, so he must have sold his products at a very high markup and profit. $150 for a pair of slippers??? I think the satisfied customers in the commercial are actors and not actual users. False advertising![/QUOTE]

KAM+6 07-24-2022 09:13 AM

I see that his pillows are now selling at the liquidation store for $7 and you don't need a "promo code." That's all their worth for a bag of shredded foam.

90% of his employees are immigrants and fabric and supplies are outsourced

PAB51 07-24-2022 11:11 AM

I bought a pair of slippers at the sale price & they are wonderful. Not worth 150 wonderful but 50 was a good price. I love the pillows, just bought another & received a second. Neck pain gone.

skarra 07-24-2022 12:00 PM

The pillows are junk. US workers tear up Chinese foam and sell them at greatly inflated prices - that way they can offer “Made in USA” at huge discounts. Get a real quality down pillow and you will be blown away at what you’re missing.

PT Barnum would be impressed that we have a generation of con men running the show. We deserve better than this marketing stupidity.

jimjamuser 07-24-2022 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Tvflguy (Post 2118279)
We almost never watch live tv programs. Record anything we’d like to see a day before. We have DIRECTV. Tons of hard drive space. And the remote allows easy fast forward at diff speeds. And a key for 20 seconds forward I find that’s great for football. Press after a play ends and almost go right to the next. But especially the crap commercials. We never watch and skip over; the only time in a year we watch them is Super Bowl.

Re ads support the paper, duh. My point was the very expensive full page, sometimes 4 full pages like hearing aids, with so much text….

I try to never watch commercials. Some are humorous the 1st time you see them, but not a steady diet of commercials. The main thing that I hate is that the volume is jacked up by the network for commercials. There was a law passed about 1990 to prevent that from happening. However, it was somehow blocked and put in force........too bad!

montysl 07-24-2022 05:04 PM

Try again….
 
It seems obvious most people/institutions attack the guy because of his conservative politics and little else. Vendors of MANY types have been advertising a retail price versus a “value” price that is typically much higher. It is not against any law nor is it false advertising if a “comparable” product exists for dollars similar to the higher price. I’m sure we’ve all seen overpriced items at some point in our lives. The person in question actually offers a decent product at a market price similar to what others sell similar items. If you don’t like his products, or him, simply don’t buy them.

keepsake 07-24-2022 07:54 PM

What about the daytime ad with two guys kissing and flerting to sell 'hide that you have AIDS' drugs ?
I turn off the set on those. Even fox13 on their live 9 to 10 am news show has that crap.


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