tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494309285043063074.post5281837660660490006..comments2024-03-26T19:02:26.847-07:00Comments on Amway - The Dream Or The Scheme?: Amway's Compensation Plan?Joecoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09121920263105613498noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494309285043063074.post-6548310737292152942015-06-12T09:43:00.071-07:002015-06-12T09:43:00.071-07:00The extremely high process are because Amway does ...The extremely high process are because Amway does not eliminate the middle man as they claim. Instead, Amway adds middlemen with the upline and downline, all of who get a commission if they move enough volume. In the meantime, IBOs are taking double damage because in addition to the high priced products, they are also expected to participate in the "system" which also drains your finances. <br /><br />The system is touted as the key to your success but the reality is it is the one thing that nearly assures you of a net loss.Joecoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09121920263105613498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494309285043063074.post-88462559152197334092015-06-12T08:51:49.819-07:002015-06-12T08:51:49.819-07:00I agree with you whole-heartedly on this too. I ha...I agree with you whole-heartedly on this too. I have noticed with other MLM's as well that they tout such quality lines of products, but yet actually selling them is tabu. People do not realize with these MLM's that the only person they are really supposed to be selling products to is themselves. They are to buy the products from themselves (extremely high priced products I might add that ALSO put a financial strain on you as an IBO...if you used to spend $3 on shampoo and are now spending $9.95...ditto for dish soap, laundry detergent etc...). I always found that bothersome and just plain wierd. I never had a problem with the products, besides the price, and didn't mind trying to sell them...but was quickly told that selling the products was not the point. Huh???? I can sell a product that I believe in, even if it is high priced...and I could make money that way...but recruiting people into a tabu market that requires them to be constantly busy, buying expensive products and starter kits, attending functions all over the country, buying CD's and tapes and books...OY! It became not only stressful but in some cases embarrassing for me...as I posted on one of your other blogs, I was in my very early 20's then and working at a gas station. There were times I literally could not afford a tape (back then it was still tapes). I would have to tell my "upline" I couldn't spare the $10 for a tape...I needed gas in my car and the babysitter was due to be paid for the week. MLM's do work for some people...but it is people who already have money to spare, have friends with money to spare or time on their hands or have some kind of community standing or clout at the office where they are considered leaders and people want to either emulate them or "suck up" to them. You have to know a lot of people for an MLM to work for you even to the smallest extent. You have to know people with money and time...you have to be accustomed to spending a lot of money for your basic needs as you will need to purchase from yourself over-priced household goods. If you are not already comfortable to begin with...or wildly popular and respected up front...it's darn near hopeless.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com