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Posted By: BenV In Response To: questions on Melaeuca (Tony)
Thursday, 26 October 2006, at 8:17 a.m.
My wife got into that sub-group that required monthly orders for "personal-use" and the product is ok as long as you don't dislike the smell/flavor like me (she loves it). That sub-group had unrealistic demands for staying a member when they were "catering to the people who only want to buy the stuff, not sell any." How on earth could we use up at minimum $30 (at 30% below retail, auto random order by credit card if you don't order) worth of cleaning, health, and beauty products each and every month (well, now with 4 kids we "could" but that's not the point)? It's been nearly 3 years and we still have a few unopened vials of lip balm and maybe some bar soap hidden somewhere.
Yes, it is an MLM but the main company is on the up and up from everything I've seen. It is a rare case of being based on the products (as it "should" be). If you've never actually smelled/tasted Melaleuca then you should get some samples before you decide to try to sell it. It has a "unique" quality that is very potent. That will limit your market as most people desire mild products. I don't know if they still make the toothpaste but I still heave when I think of that flavor.
> Hello Everyone,
> I am looking over the Melaleuce Business Opportunity and I was hoping to
> get some feedback from the veterans on this board. I understand that
> Melalaeuca is a 20 year old (very stable) , but the guy I am talking to
> keeps saying its not MLM and that "you build it once" because
> the attrition rate is so low. He tells me 88% retention of customers. He
> actually showed me his income report and I must say it was impressive. (He
> is doing the busines for 12 years)
> Is this deal saturated? is it past the momentum stage(does that matter?)
> I just don't know, I have the product catalog and I am not that excited
> about it..am I missing something??
> Thanks to all for any feedback you can give me.
> Tony
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