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]]> By: MARY HITCHCOCK http://www.americanconsumernews.com/2006/12/the-problem-with-quixtar-amway.html/comment-page-1#comment-5851 MARY HITCHCOCK Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:31:43 +0000 http://www.americanconsumernews.com/2006/12/the-problem-with-quixtar-amway.html#comment-5851 MY STORY,I WAS TOLD I WOULD NOT HVE TO HAVE A JOB ANYMORE,NOT JOB BUT JOURNEY OF BROKE ORJACKASS OF BOSS.WE INVESTED THOUSANDS IN PRODUCTS,TAPES,BOOKS,ETC.THE FUNCTIONS WERE IN ALASKA,COLORADO,CALIF,OREOGON,ALL OVER.IT REQUIRED WE GO BECAUSE WE WERE THE LEADERS.WE WENT DIRECT.I WENT MANY YEARS WITH NO VACATION,FREE TIME,AS WE WERE BUILDING THIS FO FREEDOM.WE WENT TENS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN DEBT.WE HAD A DREAM.OUR KIDS THEY WERE IN HIGH SCHOOL NO LONGER HAD PARENTS TO DO MUCH WITH THEM..THE SPONSORS WERE WONDERFUL PEOPLE,YOU WILL NOT FIND ANY NICER BUT THE MONEY GOES WAY UP TOP.WE WERE IN IT 8-10 YEARS.WHEN WE FINALLY SAW THE LIGHT THAT THERE IS NO WAY TO GET ANY MORE CREDIT,ALMOST LOOSING MY JOB CAUSE WE HAD TO GO TO AT LEAST 1 MINI FUNCTION ALMOST EVERY 3-4 WEEKS MY HUSBAND HEARD GOD TELL HIM ENOUGH,WHEN WE GOT HOME FROM LEADERSHIP IN ALASKA HE TOLD ME WE WERE DONE.I AM SO HAPPY TO LIVE A NORMAL NOW.EVERY DAY OFF I HAVE IS MINE NOW,BEFORE IT WAS OUR DOWNLINES,MEETINGS,ETC.WE SLOWLY HAVE PAID OFF ALL THE DEBT.WE REALLY DID NOT MAKE ANY MANEY WHEN YOU FIGURE THE TRIPS FOR THE FUNCTIONS,TOOLS MEANING TAPES,BOOKS,ETC.MY BROTHER IN LAW WHO GOT US IN MADE IT TO RUBY BUT I THINK HE IS NO LONGER BUILDING THE BUSINESS.THINK LONG AND HARD BEFORE YOU DO THIS,IT ALMOST COST ME EVERYTHING,MY MARRIAGE,FAMILY,FRIENDS,JOBS,AND LOTS OF DEBT.BECAUSE OF THE CHOICES WE MADE FOR THOSE YEARS,IT ALSO COST US OUR RETIREMENT,OUR HOME WE MORTGAGED WAY UP,IT WILL NEVER BE PAID OFF,PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP AT THE RISK OF LOOSING ALL YOU HAVE....TODAY WE HAVE TIME,A JOB LIKE MOST OF YOU,FAMILY TIME FOR THE GRANDCHILDREN,THE TIME WE DIDNT GIVE TO OUR OWN KIDS SORRY TO SAYAND WE CAN SEE THE END OF THE FINANCIAL DEBT WE SO FOOLISHLY GOT INTO.WE DID SOME FOOLISH THINGS,DONT DO LIKE WE DID MY STORY,I WAS TOLD I WOULD NOT HVE TO HAVE A JOB ANYMORE,NOT JOB BUT JOURNEY OF BROKE ORJACKASS OF BOSS.WE INVESTED THOUSANDS IN PRODUCTS,TAPES,BOOKS,ETC.THE FUNCTIONS WERE IN ALASKA,COLORADO,CALIF,OREOGON,ALL OVER.IT REQUIRED WE GO BECAUSE WE WERE THE LEADERS.WE WENT DIRECT.I WENT MANY YEARS WITH NO VACATION,FREE TIME,AS WE WERE BUILDING THIS FO FREEDOM.WE WENT TENS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN DEBT.WE HAD A DREAM.OUR KIDS THEY WERE IN HIGH SCHOOL NO LONGER HAD PARENTS TO DO MUCH WITH THEM..THE SPONSORS WERE WONDERFUL PEOPLE,YOU WILL NOT FIND ANY NICER BUT THE MONEY GOES WAY UP TOP.WE WERE IN IT 8-10 YEARS.WHEN WE FINALLY SAW THE LIGHT THAT THERE IS NO WAY TO GET ANY MORE CREDIT,ALMOST LOOSING MY JOB CAUSE WE HAD TO GO TO AT LEAST 1 MINI FUNCTION ALMOST EVERY 3-4 WEEKS MY HUSBAND HEARD GOD TELL HIM ENOUGH,WHEN WE GOT HOME FROM LEADERSHIP IN ALASKA HE TOLD ME WE WERE DONE.I AM SO HAPPY TO LIVE A NORMAL NOW.EVERY DAY OFF I HAVE IS MINE NOW,BEFORE IT WAS OUR DOWNLINES,MEETINGS,ETC.WE SLOWLY HAVE PAID OFF ALL THE DEBT.WE REALLY DID NOT MAKE ANY MANEY WHEN YOU FIGURE THE TRIPS FOR THE FUNCTIONS,TOOLS MEANING TAPES,BOOKS,ETC.MY BROTHER IN LAW WHO GOT US IN MADE IT TO RUBY BUT I THINK HE IS NO LONGER BUILDING THE BUSINESS.THINK LONG AND HARD BEFORE YOU DO THIS,IT ALMOST COST ME EVERYTHING,MY MARRIAGE,FAMILY,FRIENDS,JOBS,AND LOTS OF DEBT.BECAUSE OF THE CHOICES WE MADE FOR THOSE YEARS,IT ALSO COST US OUR RETIREMENT,OUR HOME WE MORTGAGED WAY UP,IT WILL NEVER BE PAID OFF,PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP AT THE RISK OF LOOSING ALL YOU HAVE….TODAY WE HAVE TIME,A JOB LIKE MOST OF YOU,FAMILY TIME FOR THE GRANDCHILDREN,THE TIME WE DIDNT GIVE TO OUR OWN KIDS SORRY TO SAYAND WE CAN SEE THE END OF THE FINANCIAL DEBT WE SO FOOLISHLY GOT INTO.WE DID SOME FOOLISH THINGS,DONT DO LIKE WE DID

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.americanconsumernews.com/2006/12/the-problem-with-quixtar-amway.html/comment-page-1#comment-542 Anonymous Sat, 07 Apr 2007 16:44:00 +0000 http://www.americanconsumernews.com/2006/12/the-problem-with-quixtar-amway.html#comment-542 We were Amway distributors long before Amway was rebranded as Quixtar. We were 3 deep and 10 wide and acheived this in only a year. I listened to taped, went to all the major functions and quickly became a brain washed robot spending money we could'nt afford to spend on functions, tapes and over priced and poor quality product. The bottom line was that we spent much much more than we made on functions and tapes. At the time we entered the business the internet was in its infancy so I could not gather the FACTS from the net that people can today in order to make an educated decision when joining. If you do the research you will find that your chances of making money in this business are next to nill. We were Amway distributors long before Amway was rebranded as Quixtar. We were 3 deep and 10 wide and acheived this in only a year. I listened to taped, went to all the major functions and quickly became a brain washed robot spending money we could’nt afford to spend on functions, tapes and over priced and poor quality product. The bottom line was that we spent much much more than we made on functions and tapes. At the time we entered the business the internet was in its infancy so I could not gather the FACTS from the net that people can today in order to make an educated decision when joining. If you do the research you will find that your chances of making money in this business are next to nill.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.americanconsumernews.com/2006/12/the-problem-with-quixtar-amway.html/comment-page-1#comment-450 Anonymous Thu, 22 Mar 2007 02:27:00 +0000 http://www.americanconsumernews.com/2006/12/the-problem-with-quixtar-amway.html#comment-450 okay okay.<br/><br/>Like the author of this original blog, i can concur with his experiences. I had a roommate/friend who became a Quixtar member. To me, if he likes what he is doing; its okay. Just don't force your ambitions to me. However, after I repeatedly turn down his offer, he gives me a website explaining how great Quixtar is.<br/><br/>I am furious! My roommate's recruiter and him keeps pushing me. I am a student: I have no money and I'm here for my degree. I already pay enough money to sit and listen to somebody preaching to me everyday of the week (which I know will do me good, i've seen results of an education). I am a living proof of an education!<br/><br/>I decided to research on my own & I found more evidence to support my own convictions.<br/><br/>Before you start preaching to me. <br/>Please get an education, a well paying job and most importantly a nest egg; then blow your money. okay okay.

Like the author of this original blog, i can concur with his experiences. I had a roommate/friend who became a Quixtar member. To me, if he likes what he is doing; its okay. Just don’t force your ambitions to me. However, after I repeatedly turn down his offer, he gives me a website explaining how great Quixtar is.

I am furious! My roommate’s recruiter and him keeps pushing me. I am a student: I have no money and I’m here for my degree. I already pay enough money to sit and listen to somebody preaching to me everyday of the week (which I know will do me good, i’ve seen results of an education). I am a living proof of an education!

I decided to research on my own & I found more evidence to support my own convictions.

Before you start preaching to me.
Please get an education, a well paying job and most importantly a nest egg; then blow your money.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.americanconsumernews.com/2006/12/the-problem-with-quixtar-amway.html/comment-page-1#comment-94 Anonymous Tue, 30 Jan 2007 19:15:00 +0000 http://www.americanconsumernews.com/2006/12/the-problem-with-quixtar-amway.html#comment-94 If it sounds too good to be true it probably is. I have a friend involved with Quixtar and she comes back from sales conventions spouting sayings and slogans like she has been brain-washed. It scares me a little. These people aren't allowed to think for themselves, it appears almost cult-like. If it sounds too good to be true it probably is. I have a friend involved with Quixtar and she comes back from sales conventions spouting sayings and slogans like she has been brain-washed. It scares me a little. These people aren’t allowed to think for themselves, it appears almost cult-like.

]]> By: Robin http://www.americanconsumernews.com/2006/12/the-problem-with-quixtar-amway.html/comment-page-1#comment-35 Robin Wed, 10 Jan 2007 13:34:00 +0000 http://www.americanconsumernews.com/2006/12/the-problem-with-quixtar-amway.html#comment-35 As Manager of Public Relations for Quixtar, I felt I needed to respond to this post. Matt did a little research and came to some quick conclusions, but as anonymous states, there's always a broader story that should be heard before anyone makes a quick decision. <br /><br />First, if you join Quixtar with the immediate goal of getting rich/becoming a millionaire, you are likely to be disappointed. Not because it's not possible with a Quixtar business, but because your short-term expectations are out of line with what the business can provide immediately.<br /><br />Quixtar helps hundreds of thousands of people earn a part-time income for their part-time effort. Many of them do desire a full-time income and are working their way toward that. Often, that involves learning from those who already have done so. That leads to the marketing by successful IBOs of their own training programs (the same way leaders in any industry capitalize on their expertise through books or speaking engagements). Further, if their systems were not successful, the market for them would eventually dry up (which, by the way, has happened at different times to different IBO leaders).<br /><br />The key to short-term, smaller goal successes for a newer IBO is to have a balanced business that includes a mix of retailing product (where you earn retail mark-up), personal use of the product (not just for the bonus income you can earn, but also to learn about and understand why our products are superior) and recruitment of others who will do the same. <br /><br />Yes, there is no guarantee. But one of the key understandings needs to be that nobody earns more off your personal efforts than yourself. People who don't do the work get by-passed by Quixtar's compensation system. <br /><br />Finally, I wish your statement were true that "everybody knows Quixtar" because our research shows that market awareness is still low. That means there are many valuable prospects out there (especially as the Quixtar business skews younger every year due to its health and beauty focus). <br /><br />I hope you and your readers do consider Quixtar further ... check out ThisBizNow.com for more information about the Quixtar business and why others have enjoyed their experiences with Quixtar. -- Robin Luymes As Manager of Public Relations for Quixtar, I felt I needed to respond to this post. Matt did a little research and came to some quick conclusions, but as anonymous states, there’s always a broader story that should be heard before anyone makes a quick decision.

First, if you join Quixtar with the immediate goal of getting rich/becoming a millionaire, you are likely to be disappointed. Not because it’s not possible with a Quixtar business, but because your short-term expectations are out of line with what the business can provide immediately.

Quixtar helps hundreds of thousands of people earn a part-time income for their part-time effort. Many of them do desire a full-time income and are working their way toward that. Often, that involves learning from those who already have done so. That leads to the marketing by successful IBOs of their own training programs (the same way leaders in any industry capitalize on their expertise through books or speaking engagements). Further, if their systems were not successful, the market for them would eventually dry up (which, by the way, has happened at different times to different IBO leaders).

The key to short-term, smaller goal successes for a newer IBO is to have a balanced business that includes a mix of retailing product (where you earn retail mark-up), personal use of the product (not just for the bonus income you can earn, but also to learn about and understand why our products are superior) and recruitment of others who will do the same.

Yes, there is no guarantee. But one of the key understandings needs to be that nobody earns more off your personal efforts than yourself. People who don’t do the work get by-passed by Quixtar’s compensation system.

Finally, I wish your statement were true that “everybody knows Quixtar” because our research shows that market awareness is still low. That means there are many valuable prospects out there (especially as the Quixtar business skews younger every year due to its health and beauty focus).

I hope you and your readers do consider Quixtar further … check out ThisBizNow.com for more information about the Quixtar business and why others have enjoyed their experiences with Quixtar. — Robin Luymes

]]> By: Lisa Knight http://www.americanconsumernews.com/2006/12/the-problem-with-quixtar-amway.html/comment-page-1#comment-23 Lisa Knight Sat, 06 Jan 2007 21:06:00 +0000 http://www.americanconsumernews.com/2006/12/the-problem-with-quixtar-amway.html#comment-23 I have been on both sides of this as I was involved when Amway went to Quixtar, then we got out. I think they lost a lot of us, when all of the sudden it was ok to use our credit cards to buy consumable goods...??? I can see where it doesn't make sense to spend $ on things you won't or don't use. But who doesn't do laundry, wash dishes & shower? I was sold on the idea of "shopping from my own store" I haven't bought off of Quixtar.com in a while & I can honestly say that I would, in a heartbeat, go back to buying the laundry soap, vitamins & the toothpaste! Of course I'm not even sure they still have all that!!! All in all, we found the MLM part of the business to be very unrewarding & far too much work for the very little pay out. We left when got the feeling of being controlled, being told when it was ok to have kids, move, buy a new pair of pants... Every decision we made was based on growing our business & we really suffered (it was ok to spend $400 to get to a business function, but we weren't supposed to incur debt???!!!). So if I could go back to being a WHOLESALE customer I'd do it, but keep me out of the "business." BTW, I think that the "kit" fee would not be worth it for me to go back! I have been on both sides of this as I was involved when Amway went to Quixtar, then we got out. I think they lost a lot of us, when all of the sudden it was ok to use our credit cards to buy consumable goods…??? I can see where it doesn’t make sense to spend $ on things you won’t or don’t use. But who doesn’t do laundry, wash dishes & shower? I was sold on the idea of “shopping from my own store” I haven’t bought off of Quixtar.com in a while & I can honestly say that I would, in a heartbeat, go back to buying the laundry soap, vitamins & the toothpaste! Of course I’m not even sure they still have all that!!! All in all, we found the MLM part of the business to be very unrewarding & far too much work for the very little pay out. We left when got the feeling of being controlled, being told when it was ok to have kids, move, buy a new pair of pants… Every decision we made was based on growing our business & we really suffered (it was ok to spend $400 to get to a business function, but we weren’t supposed to incur debt???!!!). So if I could go back to being a WHOLESALE customer I’d do it, but keep me out of the “business.” BTW, I think that the “kit” fee would not be worth it for me to go back!

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.americanconsumernews.com/2006/12/the-problem-with-quixtar-amway.html/comment-page-1#comment-14 Anonymous Fri, 05 Jan 2007 05:30:00 +0000 http://www.americanconsumernews.com/2006/12/the-problem-with-quixtar-amway.html#comment-14 Lets face it, Amway/Quixtar is a scam. The chance of going diamond is 1/15000 chance. The Diamond who makes over $100,000 depends on his/her downlines to buy tools and attend functions. BTW, it is cheaper to buy tools on Ebay. Why pay $5 to $6 for a useless tape. Lets face it, Amway/Quixtar is a scam. The chance of going diamond is 1/15000 chance. The Diamond who makes over $100,000 depends on his/her downlines to buy tools and attend functions. BTW, it is cheaper to buy tools on Ebay. Why pay $5 to $6 for a useless tape.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.americanconsumernews.com/2006/12/the-problem-with-quixtar-amway.html/comment-page-1#comment-5 Anonymous Fri, 29 Dec 2006 06:09:00 +0000 http://www.americanconsumernews.com/2006/12/the-problem-with-quixtar-amway.html#comment-5 I stumbled across this and thought it funny that your blog is "Information for people who want to be millionaires". Give me a break. I know for a fact that some of your info, no truly financially independent millionaire would follow or agree with. Quixtar may have some drawbacks, but what company doesn't? Quixtar may be simple but not easy...hard work never killed anyone. Why are you not recommending Quixtar when people do/can make money. Let them know its not a get rich scheme and it will take work. If they aren't willing to work then they shouldn't do it. Tell them it is a great business, great business model...some make it big, some don't. Some people go to college, some graduate, some don't. There isn't any business out there that guarantees 100% of everyone will be a success. Neither does Quixtar. Doesn't mean Quixtar doesn't work and doesn't mean it isn't a great company. Do you shop at Wal-Mart? Do you know it is the #1 trashed company on the internet. If you believe everything online then you and no one else should ever step foot in a Wal-Mart. I don't believe everything I read online, I shop at Quixtar and like the experience & products. I also shop at Wal-Mart, mainly for the prices...not the experience. Do your research and stay unbiased in your recommendations. I stumbled across this and thought it funny that your blog is “Information for people who want to be millionaires”. Give me a break. I know for a fact that some of your info, no truly financially independent millionaire would follow or agree with. Quixtar may have some drawbacks, but what company doesn’t? Quixtar may be simple but not easy…hard work never killed anyone. Why are you not recommending Quixtar when people do/can make money. Let them know its not a get rich scheme and it will take work. If they aren’t willing to work then they shouldn’t do it. Tell them it is a great business, great business model…some make it big, some don’t. Some people go to college, some graduate, some don’t. There isn’t any business out there that guarantees 100% of everyone will be a success. Neither does Quixtar. Doesn’t mean Quixtar doesn’t work and doesn’t mean it isn’t a great company. Do you shop at Wal-Mart? Do you know it is the #1 trashed company on the internet. If you believe everything online then you and no one else should ever step foot in a Wal-Mart. I don’t believe everything I read online, I shop at Quixtar and like the experience & products. I also shop at Wal-Mart, mainly for the prices…not the experience. Do your research and stay unbiased in your recommendations.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.americanconsumernews.com/2006/12/the-problem-with-quixtar-amway.html/comment-page-1#comment-2 Anonymous Thu, 28 Dec 2006 04:28:00 +0000 http://www.americanconsumernews.com/2006/12/the-problem-with-quixtar-amway.html#comment-2 Matt i can't belive you would say such things about such a great company. Matt i can’t belive you would say such things about such a great company.

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