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Mark Cuban calls Power Balance a scam

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  1. Haymitch

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    And calls out the NBA for partnering with them.

    <iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/StnBksWdjUg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

    Got the video from Yahoo: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-b...energy-bracelet-licensing-234512826--nba.html

    Here's a quote from the ESPN Dallas website on this:

    I say, bravo to Cuban for that. Those bracelets are a fugging joke. In my last year in college, some d-bag went before one of my classes under the pretenses of performing a magic show. He did the Power Bracelet sales pitch and I couldn't contain my disgust. When I asked him exactly what "energy" the bracelet brought in to "balance" and why this momumental scientific breakthrough has not revolutionized the medical industry, he just blew it off. He ended up selling at least 5 bracelets to my classmates. It was a depressing day.

    I can't believe people still buy this stuff. I know someone who works at Academy and she says these still sell very well.
     
    #1 Haymitch, Nov 27, 2012
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  2. RC Cola

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    I like the "Placebo Bands" that some skeptics put out:
    http://skepticbros.com/store/
    http://skepticbros.com/placebo-bands/
    Also has a video and description of how you can create the illusion that these bands make a difference.
     
    #2 RC Cola, Nov 27, 2012
  3. DonnyMost

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    I love these things. Helps you spot stupid people easier.
     
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    when I read title.. I thought it was about team balance and Cubans thought on super friends.
     
    #4 magnetik, Nov 27, 2012
  5. Surfguy

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    It's just basically sports jewelry. Anyone who actually believes it is anything more is probably a character in their own right.

    I was thinking this was going to be like a Nike Fuel band for the NBA. Has anyone used the Nike Fuel band? How is that working out for you?
     
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  6. jank1434

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    I remember that he ripped some guy on Shark Tank for having a product like this. Very funny to watch
     
    #6 jank1434, Nov 27, 2012
  7. Harrisment

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    I saw a college football player wearing one of these recently and I instantly thought less of him. I think it may have been Klein for K-State.
     
    #7 Harrisment, Nov 27, 2012
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    I still can't believe people buy these things.
     
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    #9 durvasa, Nov 27, 2012
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    If you wear it just as an accessory, then that's one thing.

    If you wear it to improve your performance... :rolleyes:
     
    #10 rezdawg, Nov 27, 2012
  11. SacTown

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    Have any of you who are knocking these actually tried them?
     
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  12. Haymitch

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    Actually, yes.

    Have you ever tried dowsing?
     
    #12 Haymitch, Nov 27, 2012
  13. SwoLy-D

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    Yes.
    Any company or person using [​IMG] on their site isn't legit. :grin:
     
    #13 SwoLy-D, Nov 27, 2012
  14. SacTown

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    OK. I have not tried these bands so I cannot comment either way if they are a scam or not.

    Yes I have and from my experience it seems to work.
     
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  15. Haymitch

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    Of course it's a scam. They even released this statement when they were pressed on the issue in Australia:

    This is the exact show they put on in their sales pitch, but without the badass music:

    <iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/HRIRRL1Vz50" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>



    [​IMG]
     
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    <iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/J3IO9zFmDUU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
     
    #16 rtsy, Nov 27, 2012
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    What is "fuggin"?
     
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  18. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    I think they look cool. I bought some on Harwin a while ago 10 for $5. Sold some to some stupid people on Facebook for $10 each.
     
    #18 REEKO_HTOWN, Nov 27, 2012
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    is this product built in with a pyramid sales pitch? are you supposed to seek out gullible fools who wouldn't even question their magical abilities?
     
    #19 across110thstreet, Nov 27, 2012
  20. Dr of Dunk

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    If people buy pet rocks, people will buy anything.
     
    #20 Dr of Dunk, Nov 27, 2012
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