I had bought a Buttoneer years ago in a bricks and mortar store. I only bought a pack of refills online.
+ This does seem to be quicker and easier than sewing on a button,
at least for people who aren't good at such tasks, like me, because we never learned how to do it right.
=> Someone should actually test and compare the time used for both methods.
(PS: In general, quite a few convenience products, incl. certain processed foods, do not save enough time to justify the extra cost.)
- The fasteners do not hold very well,
so you may have to re-attach that button within the same year.
- This is a razor-and-blades business model.
The company that makes the Buttoneer is the only one that makes the fasteners.
It's usually best to avoid such products, because they cost you more over the life of the product.
+ It does have a number of good uses other than re-attaching buttons.
The Bottom Line:
1. I'll finish using up 1/2 of the refills I bought.
2. Then I'll switch to using a needle and thread, which is more durable.
3. I'll keep the other refills for those few jobs for which this is really better or much faster than sewing.
AND:
The maker needs to come out with a new design that is more durable. Probably making the fasteners stronger is enough.
The retailer:
Prompt delivery. No junk mail.
Read the privacy statements carefully. I bought an item from Dr. Leonard/Carol Wright once and was buried in junk mail (catalogs) from them and companies they sold my information to for months, including Heartland America, which outright refused to remove me from their mailing list.
(15 customers reviews )Customers Rating=3.0 / 5.0
More Detail For
Buttoneer Fastening System Refill Pack 100 Package- Includes 100 total fasteners
- Comes with 50 clips with 2 fasteners per clip
- Refill for the Buttoneer fastening system
