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Re: Mary Kay

Posted By: Tracy <tracyred06@yahoo.com>
Friday, 25 November 2005, at 12:08 p.m.

In Response To: Re: Mary Kay (Dennis Bevers)

>> Your results are exactly that - Yours! <<

Millions of women lose money every year in MK because it is a MLM scam.

>> There are thousands of opportunities available online today, where the typical joined would be thrilled to make $15,000 to $20,000 net profit after expenses. <<

That example was just that: an example. The typical person is NOT making that money. I bet 50 people out of 1.3 million current consultants are.

>> But, if you check, you can find McDonald's franchises that have been closed or sold at a loss. Even after investing $500K to $1 Million or more for the franchise, than paying for the land and building, there is no guaranteed profit. It doesn't make it a scam. <<

The fact that MK has a low start-up cost doesn't NOT make it a scam.

>> The question of percent of profitable MK dealers is simply that. How many who sign-up make a profit? <<

Less than 1%.

>>How many who didn't make a profit, worked the business seriously and put forth the necessary effort and expense to properly launch their business? <<

I'll guess 50%.

>> Total compensation: In addition to the $15K to $20K net profit you posted, how many of those MK sales reps are also driving a car that MK leases for them as a bonus for their successful sales and/or recruiting. <<

Again, that $15-20k was an example, and almost no one's reality. Under that scenario, NONE would have a car because to get the use of the car you need to recruit heavily and frontload inventory.

>> Fact: The compensation package is working for many - both long term MK reps as well as new start-ups. <<

Does less than 1% constitute "many"?

>> As someone else already posted, if it was a scam, it certainly wouldn't have lasted the many years it has. <<

Well Amway's been in business a long time too...

>> Thousands have made a good part-time or full-time income with Mary Kay. <<

Really? Where does that statistic come from? There are currently 1.3 million reps. Only 15% of those have been in more than 1 year. So imagine how many millions total have been through the company. And thousands have made good money? You consider that a success?

Just wondering: Why are you so intent on defending MK?

A website devoted to exposing the Mary Kay scam.

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