Review on Create Your Own Buttons With Mophorn Button Maker Machine - Kit Includes 1000+ Parts And Circle Cutter! by Crystal Thompson

So I've NEVER written a review before. But I'm only doing this to help other consumers. I've seen different reviews for this and many of the negative reviews have very similar responses.From an objective point of view, I feel like these machines are somewhat hit or miss. I ordered 1 and it barely made any buttons. About 1/10 buttons were feasible. I requested a replacement instead of getting a refund and I did button after button, probably close to 50 or so, and NONE worked.I tried different paper, matched with the mylar shape, tried making a button WITHOUT ink, just plain paper (because some online sources say print form an laser printer could cause possible crimping issues due to wax or whatnot). Then I'm pretty sure I used all the correct materials. I then saw online about a little slick stick for putting on the machine so the mylar doesn't slip around. Honestly I don't buy that that is the reason the buttons all failed. I think it's just the design of the machine.If it IS true that I HAVE to have other specialized products to actually make buttons, then I feel they should tell you. It's advertised as a machine that's ready-to-go, it seems with the supplies.Overall, very disappointing. I get that SOME machines people have gotten may work. I've noticed this same problem with many of the other types of machines like this. There seems to be no consistency. It's almost a hit and miss with them. My suggestion: don't risk it unless you want to face a very real possibility of disappointment.I mean notice the reviews. It's not like MOST of them are 5 stars and then trickle down. They are completely spread out. THAT is a red flag in and of itself. Don't try it.The design defect, I feel, is that it doesn't crimp or fold over just due to the design of the machine. Like I said though, you MAY actually GET a good machine that works. It doesn't mean it's a good design overall. You just HAPPEN to have a good one.Before writing this review I also had reached out to the company. They wanted pictures and/or videos and such. Honestly, I don't have the time and don't want to engage in a several day/week ordeal going back and forth discussing the issues. The design is bad, or the design doesn't work for a lot of the times. I just wanted to pay for a product that works. It doesn't work, so I wanted a replacement. It was even worse so I asked what resolutions we can come up with. Once I was sent the message to do all this extra work, I decided "nope, I'm doing the refund and going to write a review". I'm not in it enough to invest in a back-and-forth honestly. No problems with the company, just this product. I haven't the experience yet with the company to say if they're trustworthy or not. It seems they are quick and easy to deal with so that's good! Just a bad situation I guess.I'm not angry or don't want to be negative. Just felt this issue was big enough to offer a warning to those seeking to spend good money for a quality product. I'd avoid this machine.