Quixtar Reviews

Garrett   Iowa

8:04pm on Wednesday, February 11th, 2009 

IT's not a scam i see people making money and it helps them out. my friend that got me into it was layed off and well he doesn't have to go look for another job because of the business. It is great you guys should get into it.

nick   ny

8:26am on Sunday, February 1st, 2009 

VIDEO SPEAKS LOUDER THAN BLOG. SEARCH YOU TUBE THIS KEYWORD Quixtar scam.Busted by NBC.

FINANCIAL REPORTS SPEAKS LOUDER THAN BIG TALK
In 2005 Quixtar annual sales in revenue was $1058 in millions. OK! Wow! If you say there are millions member in Quixtar and Percent you get average will be 3% which will be $31.74 of $1058 divided by million members. Whats left?

shopaholic   md

7:00am on Saturday, January 31st, 2009 

I agree that it is a scam. I was a member for a year and I spent about $600 dollars buying products and recruited one member and I got a check back for $9.00 and that was it for the whole year. The 600 did not include the registration fee, then you have to renew every year and pay a registration fee again.
To be able to get your bonus you should at least make 100 PV(which are basically points) in order to get 100 you have to spend or sell massive amount of products. Now if you want higher points return you have to buy their "special products" which cost tons and tons of money.

Corey   Seattle, WA

5:50am on Saturday, January 31st, 2009 

I went to a meeting today, and it sucked. I really don't see people getting rich off this. I would compare it to Multi Level Marketing and Pyramid schemes. Ok I lied maybe 1 out of 100 people get rich.

Jacob   Idaho

8:01pm on Friday, January 30th, 2009 

I was in Quixtar for 5 yrs. Everything the 5 star ppl are saying is exactly what they were trained to say. I did the cd/tapes/books/seminars/major functions diligently for 5 yrs. I showed the recommended # of plans. i made up to 35$ one month. but the "program" they say you have to have to succeed ate that and much more. I have been Quixtar free for 2 yrs. Already bills are paid off(im not putting money in a business, im paying bills) almost all the credit cards i needed to attend the pricey functions are paid off, i have xtra money every month. the way i see it? 5yrs losing money getting broke with lots of frustration and empty promises. 1.5 yrs no quixtar bills paid happy life, retirement looks good as im able to put the money that was going to the scam into a real investment and future. Ask yourself how much your upline makes on the cd and program. Its more than they get from the product. that's a fact

Joe   Texas

11:42am on Monday, January 26th, 2009 

"Guys, we are being programmed to be employed in the corporate world by our teacher who is also employed by some board of education. What is the harm in opening your mind and thinking about doing something different - 'Differently'"

And your Amway upline is programming you to join, lose money and think that is success. By the way, what teachers "program" their students to be employed? I don't know of any teachers who advocate a job versus a business. That is a myth taught by Amway promoters.

SH   NJ

7:24am on Saturday, January 24th, 2009 

Guys, we are being programmed to be employed in the corporate world by our teacher who is also employed by some board of education. What is the harm in opening your mind and thinking about doing something different - 'Differently'.

When you join Quixtar, you are just resurfacing your Dreams. And trying to achieve your dreams by doing something. Forget about the money that you are going to loose, because, anyhow you are going to loose.

Couple of comments that i read seemd to me as if 'Somebody baked a cake for sometime, and is now telling how the cake tastes'. Give a good time to bake, and let your neighbours smell it. Then tell me if Quixtar is good or not..Give it a shot.

Lemonade franchising, its a great idea. 'Just do it'. You will get it what does it take an IBO to get 1 Downline.

D   Minnesota

5:20pm on Wednesday, January 21st, 2009 

Hey everyone I just started my own lemonade stand business! I will walk around the mall informing people they can make millions by learning how to sell lemonade under me, and then they can teach others how to sell lemonade under them. All they have to do is pay 200 and I will give them awesome lemonade selling books and dvds!! They have to order lemonade from my company though they cant buy or make their own. Every week we will meet and they will pay me $1000 for entry to a rally where I will give them great success tips and talk about how great selling lemonade is instead of a boring $60,000 a year job that you need a dreadful degree to get. If anyone questions me I will just throw facts at them about how 9 billion people are members. It will blow them away. I don't need a job I can just bother people at the mall all day and spend hours telling them about the lucrative business of a lemonade stand!!!

D   Minnesota

1:07pm on Wednesday, January 21st, 2009 

I like how someone mentioned that the program is successful because it is modeled after the McDonalds franchise....I can't tell you how many times I have heard that from desperate IBO's trying to recruit. I guess I will start setting up lemonade stands modeled after the McDonalds franchise and the millions will just start rolling in!

JWill   NC

9:35pm on Monday, January 19th, 2009 

Hahahaha, all the good five star ratings are from the same three people, brian from nj, and other dudes. hahahaha. THIS IS A SCAM. do the math for yourself, your gonna end up losing more money than you earn.

skeptic   MO

2:48am on Wednesday, January 14th, 2009 

A very dear friend of mine was sold on quixtar...and i now dread to see him coming, with the constant harassment to sign up to "own my own business". he now buys the tapes, pays for the conferences, etc. I have seen the conversion tape with quixtar officials at the top speaking from their mansions convincing you they are the next Rockerfellers..i just think it is a scam--paying a company to sell generic vitamins and water purifiers for them at retail?

Antonio   Missouri

3:49pm on Friday, January 9th, 2009 

Only a dunmmy would buy into a program that makes them buy products from the same company you joined, at an inflated price, then, buy cds, magazines, etc.

It is ridiculous. Why fall for the same old things! buy this cd and listen while you drive and it will motivate you. HA! HA! HA!

Whosoever is on here and bigging up Quixtar, needs to tell us why anyone in their right mind should join! Show us the compensation plan! Show us how many people apart from your own IBOs have bought products from Quixtar!

Can anyone answer that?

Kimberly   NJ

2:45pm on Thursday, January 1st, 2009 

I am reading a lot of hostility from IBOs on here. For those of you who are IBO's shouldn't your answer be "It is okay if you want to turn away from the same oppurtunity that I have had. It just may not be for you. I am doing well in my business because...." Turning around and stabbing someone who has a difference of opinion is not professional... I was a Mary Kay Consultant. I enjoyed my time with them because I seriously loved the products but I was 100% behind the products going into it. I was a little turned off by Quixtar at first because they said "The products you sale you learn through time" when I think of a business I think of someone who knows the products they are investing their time in BEFORE going into the business. You also then have investers/charity functions and fund raisers to start a capital in order for you to stock things. Also in the real business world you would need govt tax id in order to sell products.
Another thing that is concerning me is I asked some Platinum/Diamond members if they think that the economy has any effect on their business. And the couple that I asked had said, "No". which to me, doesn't make sense. With the economy as bad as it is..people have less money to spend. And they will be less willing to just by "Stuff". Costum Jewlery, Perfume...and Artistry? When I went to a meeting I heard them say "Artistry is the #1 highest grossing or profitable in cosmetics for online" I then ran a test, I asked 78 people if they ever heard of Artistry. And then I asked them if they heard of Mary Kay. ANd an overwhelming majority never heard of Artistry. Random people I asked. Not one was someone that I knew.

Now all of this negative talk from me are just feelings and some judgement. Feelings are neither wrong or right...so don't sit there critisizing my feelings of extreme faliure here with the business.

Positives are, the concept can work if you are higher up in the chain and you are a good salesman. Now if you are allowed to make your own website and broadcast your own products from the business at the deals you want instead of being forced to keep it at retail price on the websites (because adding an ecommerce is NOT ROCKET SCIENCE) then that would be truly your own business. But from what uplines say..."that is a NO NO". Really? doesn't sound too good.

What I am actually planning on doing is becoming an IBO for the baby products. I am due in Feb of 2009. I will be able to save quite a bit...which does follow the concept of "buyers club" however, my team is doing the down-leg concept to which people that we come across that are interested we are going to put that person under the last person that we signed up. So we all become sponsers and help each other out faster.

Joe   Texas

5:58pm on Wednesday, December 31st, 2008 

Bruce Craig - Worked 30 years as an Assistant Attorney General in Wisconsin. Successfully litigated against a number of pyramids, including Amway. Successfully obtained tax returns of top Amway distributors in Wisconsin, demonstrating uneconomic nature of the scheme. (From actual tax returns, he learned that the top 1% of Amway Direct distributors were averaging a net income of minus $900.) PSA Advisor.

jack   ny

5:28pm on Wednesday, December 31st, 2008 

i have only 1 thing to say to negative people go crawl in your hole how is your job looking maybe not so good keep hanging with the misery because it does love company funny how people blog in here about something they know for sure nothing about. This is a win win business if you cant see it well good luck to you and your job as for me i am not looking to go diamond just a platinum or ruby which is truly not that hard. The funny thing is someone said only the upline makes money well for your information the guy below me is making more not alot more but more ponzi scheme the only ponzi scheme is in your psychotic brains all you negative minds out there. People make me laugh because i am laughing all the way to the bank to cash my check yes its not rich money yet but an extra $1,250 a month so far is not that bad i know there are many people out there that can use this money pays the rest of my bills although i am debt free way before this business thank God but i will tell you i am not here to convince anyone to join not my job my job is to seek people that are motivated and positive and have a passion for dealing with people if this is not for you i didnt put a gun to your head dont do it i dont care because i find the people each and every day its such a win win business its a joke amazing love the products love the free shipping on our exclusive line go ahead im not telling you to not buy polald the poison spring water go ahead i just love the perfect water the taste is awesome and i dont let any bashers not loet me succeed you want to bash go right ahead dont matter because either way this works for me thank God for Amway Global made 6.7 billion wonder what other companies did that well this year oh by the way goodbye enron, lehamn brothers, the list goes on cant wait till people get their pension what a joke how can one live on half their pay after they retire when they can barely live on full pay oh by the way social security its gone by 2042 starts in 2018 per experts so basically youll have nothing when you retire in this business i dont have to worry because the money will always come in no one firing you no layoffs why noy buy my own things in my own website why wait on lines spend money on gas which by the way is going up again in august per experts this is a fun business around positive people negative minds= disaster and misery for me this is not a dream not looking for diamond stats be more then happy either platinum or ruby which is so achievable good luck in your job or any business that you do happy new year 2009 happy new year amway global 50 years and counting

Joe   Texas

11:11am on Monday, December 29th, 2008 

Karla from OK "I am an IBO who simply buys products and love them. "

Joe replies: That's nice but you do realize that buying your own products is not a business activity. Many IBO's are taught to buy their own stuff. Quixtar itself says that less than 5% of products are sold to non IBO's. That means 95% (or more) of Quixtar products are only sold from IBO's to themselves. That is not business, that's a buyer's club. If there are few customers, then upline is making money from downline almost exclusively. That's only the products. Uplines make even more from selling cd's and seminars and there aren't any non IBO customers for this other business.

IBO's are getting taken to the cleaners by upline and they think they are running a business - but they aren't.

brian   ny

10:13am on Thursday, December 25th, 2008

its funny why people bash one another in what they want to do with their life. If it dont work for you get lost no one is telling you to join this business. In fact no one is putting a gun to your head saying you have to do this business. If you dont like it go get a job and see where it gets you called nowhere. If you want to work for the rest of your life go ahead no one is stopping you but some complaining about how tired you are because you do it to yourself so called negatives of the world. I am honest about what I do which ive been in this business for almost 8 months now make about 1300 a month now this is not much but it is better then nothing. I am debt free thank God not because of this business though because of good investments but i dont work in a job anymore and I thank God everyday. I run another successful business not just this one but I will tell you for the guy who said we are debt free. If you know anything about dun and bradstreet you would know when a company gets a 5a1 credit rating which only 6 other companies have in the world then if you look it up you will see we are debt free. You have to realize this business is not for everyone and I hope whatever you do in life makes you alot of money but understand every business had pros and cons because if you can find me one that doesnt sign me up love to join. Amway advertises now because it wants to spread the word out of who we are but i like the fact I can talk to people via word of mouth and besides I have many doctors and dentists in my organizaion now and they see the concept. I just love morons who think this is a pyramid wake up if I work not as hard as you who makes the money sure as not me you need to wake up your brain and realize the only pyramid in life is your so called job period. The problem with people is they want to live mediocore and if thats what you want go ahead i meet so many people that have no goals no dreams no desires they are big and fat why because they dont exercise and use every excuse known to mankind with losers words like i can't its too hard im tired this is called a loser unless you have a disability then i understand. As for this business it keeps getting better and better and you have to realize most people just dont follow the system they have an ego i did not anymore because for your information i get my cds for free i dont know who told you that you have to spend this money because i get them all the time from my upline the only money which is a joke i put out in this business every month is for my website 18 bucks and communicate which is 35 bucks as far as buying the same thing i buy at the store maybe 250-300 a month i make my money off people called duplication very easy for me anyway will it take me another 5-10 years to go diamond maybe but its funny how someone said the average ibo makes 145000 as a diamond wake up moron they have to say that for the fdc. The average ibo that i know which is alot of diamonds makes millions and they said the average ibo makes 115 dollars thats a joke no one in my downline makes less then 650 a month please maybe the upline they know isnt as ambitious as i am. ANYWAY GOOD LUCK IN WORKING UNTIL YOUR 72 NICE ECONOMY KEEP YOUR DAY JOB ILL STICK TO MY 2 BUSINESSES WHERE I DONT NEED AN ALARM CLOCK OR A BOSS TO TELL ME WHAT TO DO ENJOY

Seann   CA

6:00pm on Wednesday, December 24th, 2008 

Joe- Texas, you are absolutely right, most of McDonald's franchises DO succeed!!! But, they also cost around $1 million to own. I do not know about you, but I don't have that knd of change just laying around!! Quixtar is an excellent opportunity for someone who has little capital, but is will to work hard for their dreams. The problem is that not many people know what kind of work that it takes to make a business successful....which is why people sometimes do not succeed at Quxitar. Bottom line, if you do the work, and follow what they teach you to do, you will be successful at Quixtar. If you are not ready to put 15-20 hours a week into Quixtar, and to follow what the uplines teach, you will likely fail. However, if you DO put 15-20 hrs./wk into this business, and if you CAN follow instructions, you have a good shot at making an extra $2500/month at Quixtar. That would get alot of working mom's home at that level, especially when you factor in today's cost of child care.

If Quixtar is too difficult for you, it's OK. Quit Quixtar and say hello to another 30-40 years of the 8 to 5 grind. Those of us who are motivated will keep pursuing our dreams and goals anyways of being free. Even if we do not acheive it, at least we are TRYING to do something about our situation, rather than just ACCEPTING that we have to work for the rest of our lives!!!

Karla   OK

10:04am on Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 

It is just a business. Either work this one or do something else. I am an IBO who simply buys products and love them. My upline are great people. IN any business there are irritating and bad with social skills people. But, before you slam Amway - you need to find out more about it because from most of these ignorant comments I have just read I see how much you do not understand business.

Every business has its rules and regulations. Follow them and you will thrive in the business. I know for a fact that buying all the motivational products are not a requirement. If you want to do Amway/Quixtar you can make some honest money and good friends.

Don't be so simple - it is not a cult - it's a business. If you do not like the upline you are dealing with- find an upline that you can work with.

PREVENT   SCAM OR PONZI

7:55pm on Saturday, December 20th, 2008 

PONZI SCHEME BEWARE OF THE MADOFF THING! IT WILL COLLAPSE SOON OR LATER

Johnny   California

7:54pm on Saturday, December 20th, 2008 

I did attend one of the meetings and I experienced the same thing that mentioned here. first of all they did not like when you asked reasonable questions. I was told that the person that invited me will answer it, which never got answered.
Let me ask the all Ibo's the same question maybe you can convince me that it is a good thing.
Why people should shop at your website when they can buy it at the store for better price. You have to offer the public something better, cheaper so you can gain their interest and business. All that speech about getting reach and what would I do when I will be rich. I know what money can buy you don't need to make me day dream. You tell me how is it you are helping me to make money? You could not convince me why I should pay more and shop at your website, and not at the local store for less. Good luck to you whoever believes in it. I will check back in few years. I hope you will have the same opinion about it. Wish you all the luck you need.

biff   kentuky

2:52pm on Saturday, December 20th, 2008 

it sucks.

Bill   Helvey

7:03am on Saturday, December 20th, 2008 

My dear people.I spent over ten years in the old Amway ststem before it was restructured. It simply works.You youngsters in the Quixtar business should hold on to your dreams and keep the business simple.I replaced my income years ago with Amway income. Yes it was busy work and negative people but Ya know the people that steal your dreams will not pay you bills.There are always greedy people that try to distort every idea that they dislike. Go find a successful IBO and learn from them.Hopefully you have one in your upline. Listen to your Diamond. I have seen the checks for consistent diligence .Read the book "The Go Getter.I quit for health reasons .

Charles Butko   Fort Lauderdale Florida

6:36pm on Friday, December 12th, 2008 

It is a pyramid scheme- end of story. If it was not why wouldn't they allow you to own your own domain name and do SEO (search engine optimization) on the site so it would rank on Google for keywords like "buy vitamins online" or anything that a consumer would type in to find your biz. If you are still in doubt it is a pyramid scheme look at the diagram of the "plan" in the literature they pass out at the first meeting where they try and recruit you.

On a final note why would someone buy a case of 12 XS Energy drinks through quikstar for 35$ when a case of 12 red bulls can be purchased for 25$??? Are these products that Amway makes and quikstar markets the best in the world? The answer is no! If they were they would be in every gas station across the world.

The bottom line is people lie; numbers do not!

Mitra   NJ

7:26pm on Thursday, December 11th, 2008 

all you guys saying negative things about this program i hear where u guys are coming from because i thought the same thing when i first heard about it....but this program is worth it and they didnt say anything about leaving college or ur job its suppose to be done in ur spare time...sounds like JOE FROM TEXAS IS THE ONLY ONE COMPLAINING ABOUT THEM AND MAYBE ITS BECAUSE UR LAZY AN IT DIDNT WORK FOR YOU...SOOO STOP HATING BRO AND GO GET A LIFE...U MAKE MONEY TRASHING OTHER BUSINESSES HAHAHA UR FUNNY DUDE...GET A LIFE HOME BOY !!!!....every business in the world have pros an cons to them, plus business is a risky game buddy...

Amanda   Minnesota formerly of the "Erickson" Tea

11:30am on Thursday, December 11th, 2008 

DO NOT QUIT COLLEGE FOR QUIXSTAR (unless you are an easily brainwashed conservative christian willing to chow down on whatever S*** it put in front of you. then you should. really.) These people tell you how to think, what to believe, and how to vote! Amway funnels HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS of dollars into the republican party, which in turn goes on shopping sprees for Sara Palin, who SHOULD be watching her prosti-tot daughter instead, trying to prevent baby no 3. It is a SCAM, the money all floats to the top, and you will NEVER get there. I have seen beautiful young girls brainwashed and spending YEARS, throwing every dollar they make into their biz, so they can live at home with their moms, with an OLD bucket of a car, and get no where in life. I quit quixstar, KNOWING i could have ROCKED it. KNOWING i could have gone Diamond by 30. KNOWING i could have all my financial troubles taken care of. but i cant bring myself to give up EVERYTHING i believe in in order to do it! I am more human than that and i would rather be poor than sell my soul to some mega-corp

Don   Missouri

12:38pm on Tuesday, December 9th, 2008 

What can you believe anymore anyway?
If it doesnt work for you then GET OUT of it.
Who is to stop you from leaving???
You try out a car before you buy right?
This may cost a little money but its all about how you go about it. What you purchase and or sell.
Most people work for eight hours a day and make thier living everyday same old thing.... Not to quit your job but also work as you see fit on a team or ladder system, with Amway you can earn tons of money.... EARN.... its how to go about it. Advertising is'nt everything..... In starting buisnesses alot of them has to be word of mouth about the enviroment its around or the products they sell. Same with this but buy internet usage. Again its how smart you can do this... the people above you get paid with your help and with their help you can know how to go about things.... be sure you get with someone that fully understands what and how the system works..... Some people are not prepared how they should be everyone should know that.... but dont get it from one source.... ASK AROUND! If your the idiot that buys a car on impulse with out driving a few other cars or going around for car insurance your niot going to pick the first one........ come on people...... Look into it and talk around..... No Scam.... It takes work to be successful in any line of work you do..... FACT!

Brendan   NY

5:51pm on Monday, December 8th, 2008 

I went to a Quikstar meeting and even went to the house of the guy that tried to recruit me. He claimed that unless I bought a motivational CD for the price of $10 every week, that I wouldn't make it. So, I asked him if I could have a copy of all of his previous CD's, since remember "If I succeed it's good for him" right? So, why wouldn't he just give me his CD's, so I could succeed? He froze, and couldn't figure out a way to answer. That's when I knew that quikstar is just trying to make some easy money off of people by selling bullshit motivational material.

If it were about succeeding in business and selling products, they would mail you those CDs free of charge. Think about it.

Joe   Texas

12:57pm on Monday, December 8th, 2008 

Jose and Big John - check my facts? How about you present some facts? As I said, the TV commercials are great for Amway, and does nothing for "Jose Enterprises" or whatever you call your business. All it does is give you the ability to say "see, Amway has commercials, they must not be a scam". As I also said, Amway is fine, it is the individual IBOs who are scamming people, as taught by their LOS.

The wealthiest people in the world endorse Amway? Liar, name some of these people. Put up or shut up.

Tried Amway and failed? I think not. Why you think it's great while you yourself are losign money is a mystery to me. Of course you could try to prove that you are making money.

Jose   California

7:20pm on Sunday, December 7th, 2008 

Hey Joe from Texas. I am very successful with Amway. If you read magazines and watch tv, you will notice Amway is running adds on major networks. Do you think those magazines and television channels would advertise a scam and risk there own reputation? Also the wealthiest people in the world endorse Amway. Did they miss something? I think NOT!

BIg John   Wisconsin

7:14pm on Sunday, December 7th, 2008 

Joe From Texas. Amaway is the real DEAL! You should check your facts. Yes you did miss somethings, a little thing called facts. Do some acutal research. Anybody who puts an effort into this, will reap the rewards. It's obvious you must have tried Amaway and failed. Amway didn't fail you. Did you even give an effort?

Joe   Texas

2:29pm on Thursday, December 4th, 2008 

Ronna Pierson, Quixtar is not like McDonald's. McDonald's is a franchise opportunity and quixtar isn't. The vast majority of McDonald's owners make a net profit, the opposite is true of quixtar. How do you know if quixtar is debt free? Read this from amquix info website:

"Tokyo, Nov. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Amway Japan Ltd., a seller of houseware products, will use the proceeds of a $500 million syndicated loan to refinance existing debt, Amway and arranger J.P. Morgan & Co. said.

Ratings agency Fitch has given the loan a ``BBB-'' rating, making Amway Japan one of the first Japanese companies to have a syndicated loan rated by a credit agency."

Donna from CA, tell me what the big picture is? The majority of IBO's lose money. The average active IBO makes $115 a month. Am I missing something?

" This business has to do with character, attitude and the willingness to work."

And nearly all other business have to do with making a bottom line profit. Why do quixtar IBO's think profiting isn't a priority?

Ronna Pierson   Thibodaux, Louisiana

12:51pm on Thursday, December 4th, 2008 

I hope Steve doesn't visit McDonalds, or Burger King, or purchase anything from Avon ... Quixtar/Amway is based, actually, on the business model of McDonalds. One need not be ignorant on the subject, simply research. Besides, Quixtar is debt free, private, American and Green. Now that's a winning combination in my book!

Donna   CA

12:09pm on Thursday, December 4th, 2008 

Joe, Texas - Just because you don't see the big picture doesn't mean this doesn't work. This is for people who have dreams and goals and are willing to put in the hard work. Some make it, some don't. So what. You don't have to like it. You don't have to do the business. For those who want to, let them. This business has to do with character, attitude and the willingness to work.

Joe   Texas

12:53pm on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008 

Dan from Wisconsin said: "It's too bad so many are given inaccurate information"

Joe says: How about some facts then shall we?

The average active of a Quixtar IBO is $115 a month (Before taxes and expenses)

Most IBO's quit within a year

Less than 5% of products are sold to people who are not distributors.

IBO's dedicated to the seminars and tapes are likely to suffer losses and go into debt.

Average diamond earns $146,000 gross income

Quixtar products generally cost more than the same or comparable products at Costco or Walmart.

I have yet to see an IBO provide any proof that they are making what they are claiming. Most IBO's cannot even describe their busienss structure to provide evidence that they are making any profit.

These are facts.

Dan   Wisconsin

9:17pm on Monday, December 1st, 2008 

It's too bad so many are given inaccurate information.It seems that the only people with a poor review are the ones whom failed at this business. Do not slander Quixtar, becaused you did not suceed. When you get into this business you are given all the tools you need to be sucessful, did you use them? Most do not and fail, and now they have a bad outlook about Quixtar. I did use these tools availble to me, and now I live like a rockstar!

Sofiya   Oregon

5:07pm on Monday, December 1st, 2008 

Quixtar is NOT A SCAM. If you are not interested in it dont do it !!! And by you writing nagitive things about it just shows that you do care about Quixtar because other wise you would not spend your time on writing how rediculouse it is. So if you think its a scam leave it alone dont write comments about it !! I know alot of people who'm quixtar helped them change their life.
You should try it its great !!

George   New york

2:47am on Monday, December 1st, 2008 

Quixstar is a scam. DO NOT GET INVOLVED.

Stephanie   FL

1:51pm on Saturday, November 29th, 2008 

Is there a similar rant about Avon, Mary Kay and Pampered Chef? Because Quixtar/Amway seems exactly like those companies to me.

Joan Morgans   DC

8:12pm on Friday, November 28th, 2008 

I dated someone who was involved in Quixtar for quite some time. It was a CULT. I even attended a few meetings with him and it was ridiculous. People were faking how much they were making and bragging that they skipped their utility bill so that they could buy tools. Are you kidding me? Cult! If you don't see that, it is because you are in it. They tell you not to watch TV, don't hang around people that are negative towards the business, and they strongly suggest the "tools". Guess what you idiots...it is the tools that are making the money for this organization. Dateline did a whole expose on it. I continually would ask my ex questions about the business and he didn't even know. He had no idea. He was just using blind faith. They played into his dreams and he lost money every year (by the time you subtracted the cost of tools, conferences, and over priced products). I on the other hand made six figures selling for an actual real sales organziation. It's a shame that people don't do their research on this. They pull people away from their families and life so that they can reach their "dreams". Meanwhile, you people are not investing in your real careers and not getting anywhere. Making 30k a year at some dead end job so that you can work your downline is just stupid business sense. Well, survival of the fittest. Let people in Quixtar do this...the rest of us will prosper while they waste their time and become brainwashed

Joe   Texas

7:05pm on Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

Dave from Maryland Wrote: Joe in Texas wrote,
"I make a million bucks a year pointing out all the reasons why quixtar is not a good business for most people to get involved with." Gee so we should take the word of the guy who gets paid to say negative things about a business, but the Better Business Bureau approves of Quixtar and we should ignore that? #1 internet site for customer satisfaction, and #1 in repeat sales. Before Joe chimes in with a bogus claim that those standings are done by Quixtar, NOPE, indepently rated. (Hmmmmm, I wonder if "Joe" has any credibility?)

Joe says: Obviously I wrote that as a somewhat sarcastic response to "Milt from Oregon who said "I make $800K/yr after only 6yrs"

Another point Dave, can you shwo us where the Better Business Bureau approves of quixtar? A quixtar website itself says quixtar has a satisfactory rating from the BBB but nowhere does the BBB give an "approval" to any business. At least get your facts straight.

You know, the bottom line is whether IBO's are making money. If they really were making money, they would be happy and wouldn't care what anyone says about the business on the internet. But because you guys are probably losing money, you feel a need to come here and justify yourselves to placate the doubts in your mind as you see red ink month after month.

shanell   NY

4:09pm on Tuesday, November 25th, 2008 

I went to my 1st quitar meeting on 11/24/08.
When I got their the guy that was the main speaker was late when he did begin to speak he tryed to gain our trust with his corny jokes while advertising his energy drink. Everyone their besides the newcomers claim they where making money, yet their appearance showed otherwise. I wasnt buyin anything he said and i didnt understand why we couldnt ask question.. when all the old members spoke they never told us how much we might make and how long it might take..all they kept saying "if u have any questions ask the person who referred you" The whole time i was their i was thinking Matrix scheme,Pyramid scheme,Ponzi scheme and so on.. you might wanna research those if you thinking bout being apart of this "business"

Truth is most people dont wanna order simple products they can get from the corner store.. espesically in new york city...We love to shop in person that way you can see the product compare prices and see if it fits.

quixtar turns good people into con artist. They pray on peoples desperate state of mind. They make it seem like being a doctor are a lawyer was a heart attack waiting to happened. The IBO told us he only have an high school education then he proceed to show us his $20,000 check. But what he didnt say was it took him 6years and climbing on top of hopeful people to get that check.

Joe   Texas

11:22am on Tuesday, November 25th, 2008

Matt and Dave, I made the comment about making a million bucks a year in a response right below me to Milt from Oregon who said "I make $800K/yr after only 6yrs"

I have yet to hear a success story from an IBO that can be verified or even remotely believeable. There are certain business parameters that can be used to determine whether your stories of success are even possible and the stories posted on this blog so far have been laughable at best.

I agree with Marcus from Michigan. Many IBO's are duped into joining by the lure of easy wealth and early retirement. Yes, some people make it big in Quixtar, but 99% or more do not make any significant income, and worse, the leaders who sell the tapes and seminars are making most of their money from the tapes and seminars. IBO's are just getting fleeced financially while thinking that Quixtar will be their financial savior.

Marcus   Michigan

12:22pm on Monday, November 24th, 2008 

Quixtar upline and leaders are masters of sociology know as Social Engineering. Many of the phrases used by the current IBOs posting show me this. I was involved in this "Business" for over a two years reaching the Platinum Level. Personal experiences and research lead me to define Quixtar as a cult. They use your hopes and dreams against you(false motivations) and prey on your fears. This business may have produced many millionaires, but you must consider how many IBO have entered the field. Research the numbers and you will conclude Quixtar/Amway is the most inefficient "successful" large business of all time. With a 99% of IBO losing money. I apologize to those I involved, and can only hope of for those who continue in this "business." Here are two statistics I leave you with 85% margin in tools and about 30% margin on products from the website. Also 95% of profit gained by Quixtar/Amway is produced from the pockets of hard working IBO's over purchasing products for personal use to meet specified PV/BV goals, and purchasing motivational tools. 5% from product purchases on the online database via non-affiliated Quixtar customers. I would greatly recommend doing research before you join this "business". To Joe,Texas I thank you for your obligation to deterring people from this "opportunity". Also to anyone reading Joe’s comments he obviously either was also once involved in the business or truly gets paid to do this. Either way he is credible, his extensive knowledge of the Quixtar model shows this.

Matt   Charlotte, NC

10:55pm on Friday, November 21st, 2008 

I have read most of the comments on this page and it is funny how you can tell just from reading who actually understands how Quixtar works and who does not. It is unfortunate that JOE from TEXAS has such little self asteem that he brags about how much money he makes attempting to belittle others with his all day blogging sessions. Joe, maybe if someone explained to you how the plan and organization really work you would not be so bitter about those out there that actually have dreams and goals. A few notes, if explained properly, Quixtar is for people to supplement their income while they still work. As for pricing, alot of the local market prices in your traditional stores are more than Quixtar prices depending on where you live. Hey, JAKE in IOWA, you asked why you don't see the products in stores. Alot of the products merchandised through Quixtar are from Forune 500 companies, therefore you see them in stores everyday. Also, alot of people are selling the energy drinks in the open market, they just aren't doing it right in your neighborhood apparently. J.T. in St. Louis, you stated they make money off of other IBO's. Well that would be a pyramid scheme and therefore it would not have been igned off on by the FTC. One more thing. The original article on this site says that Quixtar used a model from Amway. Duh, Qixtar is Amway. They gave it a treny name for the new century and kept the same business plan they have been using since Amway's inception, thats because it works. And yes, I have seen the proof, live and in person. It just goes to show that people that don't know what they are talking about, are the loudest to scream foul.

Dave   Maryland

7:29pm on Thursday, November 20th, 2008 

The above comments by Mr. Albright are misleading, but at least he admits he's trying to generate business for himself.

I have two websites, one was free, and I CHOSE what to display on that site. The second one I PAID FOR outside of Quixtar, and again I CHOSE what to put on that site.

You DO NOT have to be referred by an IBO. You CAN call the company and ask to join. The company will direct you to your nearest Diamond, who will sign you up or give you somebody geographically closer to work with...., and you never have to speak to that person again. Just tell them you want to be left alone to do business by yourself, and they will leave you alone. I know because I have seen several people do just that. They don't attend meetings or seminars, and they don't buy CD's or Books through Quixtar either.

Joe in Texas wrote,
"I make a million bucks a year pointing out all the reasons why quixtar is not a good business for most people to get involved with." Gee so we should take the word of the guy who gets paid to say negative things about a business, but the Better Business Bureau approves of Quixtar and we should ignore that? #1 internet site for customer satisfaction, and #1 in repeat sales. Before Joe chimes in with a bogus claim that those standings are done by Quixtar, NOPE, indepently rated. (Hmmmmm, I wonder if "Joe" has any credibility?)


DIANA in VA, Quixtar DIDN'T lie, YOU IDIOT, your "FRIEND" ordered extra stuff and lied to you that Quixtar made the mistake. Hello, there is an unconditional money back guarantee, and YES I have tried the guarantee, and it does work! So she should have had YOU call the company, but wait, that would've exposed her as a thief. Sorry but sometimes dishonest people get into an honest business.

Jenny   Kansas

2:45pm on Thursday, November 20th, 2008 

In my opinion, if you need to earn extra money you are better off getting a part-time job. Quixtar has very high priced products and it isn't because the quality justifies the price. You can get the same quality at Walmart for much lower prices.

Quixtar/Amway needs to move into the 21st century. They have a sub-par business plan with a very low compensation structure compared to other direct selling companies.

B   Boston

2:13pm on Thursday, November 20th, 2008

"all i know is this business rules laughing all the way to the bank i suppose the checks to the negative are fake well went right into my account ill take 2k checks for just showing plans and..."

Do you people know how to write?? To get your point across clearly you need puncuation for crap sake! Why would I want to do business whith a bunch of 3rd grade country bumkins??

Bill Helvey   Kentucky

10:28am on Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

What can be a more simple business than one that a person can do from home and service a small customer base . Products from Quixtar are of good quality. You can find one person that wants earn a n extra income and teach them what you do.If you can find one person then others will be interested also.The training information is available as any company would provide for their sales people.There is no place in the world a person can began with little to no money and earn money by having a small customer base and then training them as you learn to grow your business. Some will be interested and some will not. Don' be afraid of all the negative comments you may get. I don't buy all the products I see in the stores I visit just as people will buy according to their likes and dislikes.Most people can not see the simplicity of a Quixtar business because it is different.Of course the more successful sales people will make more than you do but you will grow your business as your needs demand. Why make it so complicated. Ever company has its super salesmen so big deal. I am not jealous because someone makes more money than me.A man once told me if you want to do anything , Find someone who is successful at what you want to do and learn from them.

Bill Helvey
Kentucky

Sam   Kansas

10:54pm on Sunday, November 16th, 2008

And I'm sorry, but I had to add this: I have never heard the phrase 'broke friend' more often in my life than in reading these comments. Kinda creepy that they're all using the same argument...

Sam   Kansas

10:46pm on Sunday, November 16th, 2008

I have to say, many of the pro-Quixtar remarks on this site are just angry and disturbing. I recently received a notice, as did many others in my college dorm, that Quixtar was hiring part time employees. I am now seriously debating the ethics of attempting to get a job from a business like this. I mean, I just googled the name out of curiosity, but every link I get is saying cult this, pyramid scheme that...and most of the pro-Quixtar remarks are frightening in their intensity. I already RSVPd to the meeting, but now I'm wondering if I should change that.

Duke W.   Dallas Texas

12:17am on Sunday, November 16th, 2008 

NO TO QUIXTAR!

Why not just buy stuff @ walmart/target and sell them online through your own web site. No middleman. Go to Yahoo and search for "create a website" or "create a store". If your a real businessman, you'd quickly see that Quixtar is just a middle-man sucking profits from you. And if you want to pursue the MLM idea, start recruiting others to sell stuff online independently (you could create their Web sites/stores and make commission off of them).

MLM? Why not put yourself at the top to begin with?

Welcome to American capitalism. You don't need Quixtar!

Joyce   Texas

9:57pm on Saturday, November 15th, 2008 

It's amazing to me that so many people still slam Amway and Quixtar and their business models. Back when this business started, they were in court constantly being sued and investigated for everything. And every time it was determined that everything was legitimate. Go back and read the history. I am still an IBO with a small group but I mostly buy the core line products because they're excellent produts. And yes I get a small check for buying from myself and for my efforts of recruitng and helping the people in my group build their business who also buy products. The motto being if you help enough people get what they want, you can get what you want. What's wrong with that? And what's wrong with supporting your own business and being paid for doing so? Do the Waltons shop at Target? Do the owners of Baskin Robbins buy ice cream from Ben & Jerry's? Granted there are rules about how the business is promoted on the internet but the reason for the one on one contact is so that people form relationships. But frankly, one can still be successful by simply opening their mouths and referring others to the website and providing them with their IBO number if they want to simply buy things. I know people who have become quite successful by building a retail business this way. The personal contact allows them to forge business and personal relationships and their business is contained so as not to end up dealing with unsavory people. Yes the upline make money off the books, tapes and functions. That's no secret. But so does the character who wrote this article. And so does every other MLM or other business that's out there. If you come up with the business plan and make a little more money than the people who get in the business, so what? Quixtar, Amway, Avon, Tupperware, YTB and any other similar business will work if you are dedicated and work that company's plan. This is America where anyone with dreams and goals can be as successful as they want to be if you are willing to work hard at it. Amway paved the way for a lot of other MLM businesses like it. And what's more, if some people weren't making some money, I don't think these businesses would stay around and Amway/Quixtar has been around since the 1950s. That speaks volumes to me. When economic times are bad, our business does well because no matter what happens, people will always need the basic products that we market. Things to run your household and now we can tap in to products made by other major manufacturers. And what's more, I can order with ease from the comfort of my home and have everything from food to HiDef tvs delivered to my front door. Scam is a strong word and is often mis used when referring to most any home based business. But we forget that Dell was a home based business before it went global. There are lots of people who have home based businesses but that alone doesn't make it a scam. Just because a person isn't making a gazillion dollars doesn't make the business a scam. The success or failure of this or any business is directly dependent on the effort that's put in to it. And if it's not working for you and youare really trying, I say...NEXT!! Move on to something else. But don't label it a scam because it didn't work for you.

Joe   Texas

4:46pm on Wednesday, November 12th, 2008 

Lucy from California, just because you saw someone's check doesn't mean anything. I'm sure Enron had soem big checks in their name before they went under. Also, how much did your cousin and his downline spend on tools to earn that check? Of course you did not mention about you making a profit???

Jake from NY< stop making up lies or do you have proof that Walmart's water is polluted? Quixtar already told IBO's to stop making up stuff about their perfect water.

Quixtar simply is not a good business for nearly everyone who participates. The prices are high, the public interest is low. Bad combination.

Jenny   NY

6:02pm on Tuesday, November 11th, 2008 

I attended a Quixtar meeting last week and I just didn't buy it. There was a lady that said that she had a question but the guest speaker insisted that she met him in the hall for her question. Why is that? Maybe her question would have helped a lot of people stay away from Quixtar.

Moreover, he kept on telling us to provide Quixtar with names and numbers of all our friends so that they too can be contacted. Why would I give you my friends'numbers without even having started in the business myself? I could feel that they thought they were smarter than us. Also, not to put down anyone, but most of the people in the meeting I attended never finished college and were working dead end jobs. So, it was much easier for the guest speaker to get into their minds and tell them Quixtar is the way to financial success and freedom. I am a grad student ans have taken so many psychology/interpersonal skills classes that it was easy for me to see through the guest speaker.

The IBO that I met with prior to the Quixtar meeting brought a check to show me how succeful he was and blah blah blah.He didn't tell the that there was a fee of about $140 to pay before you join, so all of you out there be cafeful.

Also, the guest speaker told us not to tell anyone about the meeting because people (who are not successful) will discourage us and tell us all this is a scam. It was just too painful for me to sit through the whole meeting. I was in front facing the guest speaker and didn't want to seem disrespectful leaving and interrupting the meeting.

I don't want to offend any Quixtar "IBO's" but this is my opinion. And pay some respect to people by telling them the "real" truth, not the McDonald's example that you feed newcomers.

Bill Helvey   Kentucky

10:29am on Monday, November 10th, 2008 

Quixtar is the most perfect way to merchandise however most IBOs gain a little success and delist their phone numbers.Many have blasted the business network building business model but All Corporations have an ongoing training program to teach their employees people skills and latest market trends and so on. The problem seems to be that most people do not know that AMWAY is a manufacturing company with network ties to thousands of top quality products. They outsource their marketing to people that are or will be trained to be professionals in the field. with ongoing training to keep updated on rapid changing trends and new product info. If a person hates the sales business then purchase your products elsewhere.You will sacrifice quality .The greater the success of a business ,the more difficult it is to find the original IBO that built the network.All a person has to do is call Quixtar and customer service will link a person to the most reagional IBO available to service you.
The media and failed distributors have passed much abusive and negative information about Quixtar because they faiiled at it or do not like the direct marketing approach to quality products.As with all business there are always abuses and there are plenty of these in years passed in the MLM business as a get rich scheme and therefore poluted the professional aspect of a great business model to merchandise and business build for the average person who needs to earn additional income.I need a water treatment system and Quixtar has the best of any on the market therefore I will buy it . Those of you pioneers and dedicated professionals I admire you in your lifes commitment to you massive contributions to the free enterprize system and the betterment of mamnkind by your generousity with your fortunes as you have built great dreams for people and given your wealth away to causes that serve the needs of our great country and the world.AG JH JF RP DS JD GD WWDB Thank you .
Respectfully
Bill Helvey.

jake   ny

9:41am on Saturday, November 8th, 2008 

quixtar amway rules thank God i dont listen to all the blogs in here or id be broke just like them. If anyone has a brain they would realize when you buy a 5 dollar case of water are you getting quality yeah if you want second hand water that is full of mercury chlorine and bacteria be my guest our water is purified tell you what try both of the waters against each other and i will say its a huge difference. This business is not for people who complain whiners funny how they say scam the onlt scam in life is that you work in your pyramid job being a prisoner of work glad the bosses like you youll never get paid more then them. As for the people who do well in this business not everyone after they are successful want to lounge around sitting by a tv getting fat like most of america actually thinking that by watching tv you can smarter. People that watch tv all the time are losers wasting their time watching others succeed. I have nothing to prove because i havent reached the ruby level only a platinum and i dont make alot onlt about 2600 a month but it worked for me. Quitters always have excuses. Winners dont make excuses most losers dont see the concept and besides would you rtaher be a round a winner who thinks positive or a loser who whines and is negative unfortuneately most think like a loser which is why most fail in life. Why do you think people voted for obama the poor vote for him will destroy this country good luck and God bless id rather be a POM have a piece of mind and plenty of money then broke all the time keep listening to your broke friends see where you get its called no where and by the way it is residual sorry that some people had problems but most dont i am a reason maker not an excuse finder which most seem to be. I thank God every day for the chance to go diamond may take another 10 years but at least i wont have to work in a job sad sad sad im only 24 so by 34 live the life i want free and with the help of my girlfriend and family who are also in it how can i go wrong called the road to success not the road to failure like most. Losers dont do the things they like to do Winners dont make excuses and just do it without complaining. What a joke what a blog of a website ill go to a winners website where people dont act like losers how is your job looking by the way lol thank God i never had to work for anyone 250000 people unemployed how is the line going lol have a dream and a will see you at the finish line youll probably be far behind but ill look back to see if you will join the success train a winning business and a group of friends that no one can beat amazing i dont have to lie i havent made it yet but i know by showing 20 plans a week which is what i do and working hard at this so far the results are there the problem is most quit they have an ego and they dont follow the system which is why they quit and most know nothing about this business. Shopping at walmart lol getting low quality things in life how pathetic that is lol high quality rules pay for the best get the best love it and the best is nothing can tear me down not even a sorry bunch of negatives in this site lol hmmm lets see did they teach you in life to go to school and get a job lol hat a joke how about go out and get a business of your own and the funny thing is we dont even tell people you have to join i dont put a gun to your head you dont want it no problem NEXT because their will always be winners in life who see how they can make it in this business the rest good luck in your job are you strssed out from your job tired oh well maybe its because you work so many hours hmmm but you choose the life you live dont you. The problem with people is they read everything in these sites and then because they dont have a mind of their own are convinced its no good because some broke person told thm it wasnt ever think maybe that guy was a loser see where he is at hmm probably making 50k in a job you call that success lol oh its so sad sad sad sad wealthy people make their money through duplication and you can have it all hard to believe the the brain of someone negative because all that goes through their mind is CAN'T WON'T those are losers words I will is a winners word anyway good luck see if you still have a job monday after obama gets through with you and all the ones that voted him into office i feel sorry for the world. Obama=terrorism, hmm association with the rev wright thats why so many people voted for him change lol

Lucy   California

1:00am on Friday, November 7th, 2008

QUIXTAR IS NOT A SCAM!!!

People keep saying it doesnt work well let me tell you it does. And for the person that wants to know if Quixtar pays IBO's let me tell you i saw my brother's paycheck and it was real! My cousin is 27 and does not have a job, he has his own online business through Quixtar. By this you can tell that i does work because he has his own house, and everything he needs. My platinum upline got his bonus check cashed by brother who works as a teller, and they even recorded the thing.

People should try it before they start saying things about this amazing business. Its a great opportunity. And if you arent willing to put work into it, then you have no right at all to say its a scam!!!

tina   california

10:18pm on Tuesday, November 4th, 2008 

Any org that tells me how to dress (i hate skirts always have and never had enough money to buy suits as SUGGESTED---yea right made me feel horrible is more like it - that i could not wear skirts to meetings) somone telling me who i can and can not talk to. everyone in my UPLINE is married = i am single and the only other person single in a remote group i was not aloowed to be around. what are we 12. yes some of the products i like but being told what i have to wear, read, watch or not watch is crazy...the only ones rec any money are those that buy it for them selves. sad sad sad

Diana   Hampton, VA

1:02pm on Tuesday, November 4th, 2008 

Quixtar is a SCAM....I have a friend that is in the company and she asked me to buy somthing to help her out with her points one month, I helped her out but quixtar charged my account an extra 175.98 dollars, my friend said that she would call them and ask what happened and they said that they did not charge my account. They were Lying....the bank showed that Quixtar Inc. took the money out. They are liers!!!

Joe   Texas

1:18pm on Monday, November 3rd, 2008 

If I had a dime everytime an IBO faked their success, I would be wealthy! Yes, you might be able to make a few bucks from quixtar but the prices are very high. It's hard to compete. Quixtar has a $48 case of water for God's sake. Tell mw how you market that against a $5 case from Walmart?

So many folks tell the myth of residual income. Can you name a few people who don't work anyomre and get paid by quixtar? Even the mega triple ripple crown ambassadors are still working the functions. Why is that? Maybe some of them have to? Why did more than one WWDB diamonds allow their homes to go into foreclosure? I thought diamonds bought everything in cash?

Quixtar success is a facade for most, including those to post here. :P

bryan   nj

12:21pm on Saturday, November 1st, 2008 

all i know is this business rules laughing all the way to the bank i suppose the checks to the negative are fake well went right into my account ill take 2k checks for just showing plans and teaching people on a part time basis any day of the week what work talking to people this is by far the easiest business ive ever begun and lol only been in this for 4 months platinum is so easy what is so hard about this just shopping on your own site and getting back refund checks not bad does walmart or king kullen do this i just cant stand negative people hate their guts so disgusting they need to all crawl in a hole and ring their neck or better yet go to a different planet thats why they are so broke called lowlifes if you dont like the business leave or dont do it but to knock a business you know nothing about or made no money ever think to yourself that maybe you are so lazy thats why or didnt do exactly what you need to do because if you did you wouldnt say the things you say good luck in your job latest stats amercian express 8000 jobs laid off citicorp another job 9000 and the list keeps growing my business no layoffs awesome feeling checks in the mail guaranteed every 15th love it dont need to work for a boss or be a prisoner of actually doing work oh and my alarm well dont need it. I dont need to work for a job thank God because i was lucky and made a good deal of money in the stock market when it was really good just glad i got out mf my previous job or id be joining the other 250000 laid off begging for a job whats a job really working as really a slave for someone else and getting measly raises if your lucky they keep you at the lowest level for a while and besides will you make what the top person makes i love it when people say this is a pyramid even if it were which its not do i really care who makes more then me as long as i make my money and go diamond why would u care please get a job and work till your 72 lol goodbye and good luck to all the people that work in jobs its called kissing ass working for someone lol to all the negative people see where your life is called NOWHERE HA HA

Colby   Oklahoma

11:36pm on Friday, October 31st, 2008 

Lots of people will try to tell you this is a scam, but like most things in life, it's what you make it. Different teams that are linked with Quixtar have different theories and beliefs about the best way to succeed is, and one's experience could vary greatly between different groups. I recommend the Group called LTD myself. A VERY solid team that me and my friends have had a lot of success with. Quixtar itself is a very legitimate way of literally making as much money as you desire, with a decent amount of work involved. It's not for people who think they can get something for nothing. Just like companies who look for the right sort of people THEY want working for them, this opportunity is not for everyone. Although anyone CAN do this, because it's not limited to people of a certain education or background, it takes work, which is usually a staple of already ambitious people. It IS ongoing income, however, and does NOT require you to continually work to earn the income once it is established, such as in an hourly/salaried job. It's called passive income versus active based income. I believe it's brilliant, but people are not used to it. I believe the billions in sales and pay out to those IBO's involved should speak for itself. Most wealth in America is not created by working a normal nine to five job. If you want MORE than what your job can offer you, do this seriously for a while and you will have results. I am VERY thankful I am a part of this opportunity.

QTalk   The World

9:42am on Friday, October 31st, 2008 

What most people do not understand is that Quixtar does allow many forums of advertising. There are pre-approved ads available, however, the most successful ads for us have been "open ended questions".

These are generic and cannot be tied to a particular business, therefore, you can market them anywhere. Be creative and be successful. It is better for people to ask "You" what you are doing instead of feeding them curiosity questions.

If you want to make money in this business then you must RETAIL products to businesses. When you start earning extra cash then people will notice and ask what you are doing. We are helping many but we will not crossline.

Joe   Texas

8:38pm on Thursday, October 30th, 2008

Garret said: how can that be when this business system is based off of the same structure as mcdonalds, burger king, wendy's, taco bell, ect. and look how the people who started those are today, wealthier than u and i could ever imagine, so why dont you think twice and do some research before you try to degrade a business, especially one that is worth more than a majority of any of the business's out there,

Joe says: That is absolutely wrong. Quixtar is not run like the franchises you mention. If if did, you would sign a franchising agreement with quixtar and quixtar would set you up and train you. You are more like a commissioned saleperson.


Garret Said: I was into alcohol and drugs and i was very far from God and my motivation in life was very low, ever since i ve been in this business and been around these people my life has changed, my friends have noticed, my parents have noticed and most importantly, i have noticed, im 18 years old, i have stopped drinking, stopped doing drugs, and i have come much closer to God.

Joe say: I am glad you quit drugs and alcohol, and came to God, but that can be done through a church. Quixtar is a business isn't it?

Lester   Florida

1:21pm on Thursday, October 30th, 2008 

I tried promoting QUIXTAR on an internet site that allows promoting one site for a period of time. The other site will not let you promote the same promotional site more than once.
I had no trouble with internet site that allows promotional material of other companies on their site.
However, I received a very nasty emaiil from QUIXTAR stating that I was not allowed to promote their products on the internet of other sites. This makes it very limited on promoting their products. I also reveived a phone call from the
highest IBO in my line. I was told that I can not promote QUIXTAR products that way.
If you get approached by a QUIXTAR SPONSOR, Ask for a copy of all their rules.

Garrett   Kansas City, MO

1:00pm on Thursday, October 30th, 2008 

I just want to explain some thoughts i have had. I want to tell all of you people that think this system is crap and unsuccessful that you are probably some of the most uneducated and unintelligent people i ve ever heard, think about it you have said that this system doesn't work, how can that be when this business system is based off of the same structure as mcdonalds, burger king, wendy's, taco bell, ect. and look how the people who started those are today, wealthier than u and i could ever imagine, so why dont you think twice and do some research before you try to degrade a business, especially one that is worth more than a majority of any of the business's out there, want an estimate of how much this business is worth, try 8 billion, yes i said billion not million, but 8 BILLION dollars, i dont think you can argue with that. Also i want to share some experiences i ve had and tell you about certain people that i ve met. I have personally changed since i ve been involved with this business, I was into alcohol and drugs and i was very far from God and my motivation in life was very low, ever since i ve been in this business and been around these people my life has changed, my friends have noticed, my parents have noticed and most importantly, i have noticed, im 18 years old, i have stopped drinking, stopped doing drugs, and i have come much closer to God. I ve also met others in my situation, people who were much worse off and have changed there lives comepletely for the better because of the people that they are around in this business. For all you people who think you dont make money in this business you might want to take another look, not only do i make money but i know thousands upon thousands of people who make 15-30k a month, i ve recently met people who make more money than all you negative people could ever begin to imagine. I ve met people who are making over 500k a month by doing 5 hours of work and who are retired at a very young age. Im personally trained and mentored by people who are in there mid 20's who are making 20k a month and are retired just because they believed in themselves and once they made it they came back and rubbed it in your faces with 6 inches of 100 dollar bills, so i will take up any argument that anyone wants to throw out there because i ve seen that this system works for people who are looking for an opportunity or people who are chasing a dream to make money and be successful, that is what life is about living it the way you want to, not the way someone tells you to. and all of the people that are wealthy in this world are business owners like us and you know that we make 95% of the money in this country compared to the millions that work for someone and do nothing with their lives that make only 5% of the money in this country. To all of you negative people that make no money and have someone telling you what to do your whole life, enjoy it, while im living the way i want to live and making my own decisions, while im LTD...Living The Dream!!!!

GILBERTO HERRERA   SAN MARCOS,C.A

3:20pm on Thursday, October 23rd, 2008 

this is for all those people who thinks amway global is not a good business to invest.maybe you were in it and did many things to be millionare but you wanted the money quick. well let me tell you something when i first started in this great business my life had been changing a lot of the way i think and i talk,thanks to the books & cd's now i know who i am. well many people says that we dont need the system in the business but its your choice if you still want to think like an employer or businessmen.

Joe   Texas

12:26pm on Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

I make a million bucks a year pointing out all the reasons why quixtar is not a good business for most people to get involved with.

milt   OR

11:27pm on Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008 

I make $800K/yr after only 6yrs. All it took was a year of persistence, then teahing others how to be persistent by staying in contact with them all EVERY WEEK. It's quite easy... it will cascade on its own as long as you cultivate your people. If you don't join, its your loss.

Bchung   SF CA

5:40pm on Saturday, October 18th, 2008 

To most of dear quixtar/amway friends,

I love you very much.
I'd like to try out your new found shopping place. But being single I don't consume that much stuffs.
Bulk shopping at Costco since last year still keeps me comfortably. Looking back the whole year, my expenses on housing needs averaged out to be around $200~$300.
As we talked over phone and lunchouts, I just think you may want to evaluate this new place for sometimes to see if it is any good benefit to you in the long term. If expenses are more than what you normally would spend elsewhere, then it is not worth it. And if you have to spend more times attending meetings and buying some books, literatures related then you may rethink whether it is really a part-time.
I ran into a similar company, AIG international, when I was out of a job for awhile...and I thought it was going to be a great part-time job, selling and recruiting for insurance/housing related products.
After attending a couple meetings, I saw some of things that was not really normal...
Now it is kinda reminded me of that w/ quixtar/amway that you've been bragging so much to me.
Hope you do keep it as open-avenue since you have family and all. And at least research a little more to understand how you can make a good business out of it. Or not.

The worse thing is you don't want to leave your family/friends pissed after getting them commited to something like this. And only later if anything happens that doesn't workout it comes back at you. I am sure I still love you, but would they still.

By the way it is not so much as i am interested, it is how much can i really save to go shopping under this new place and as comparison to the quality i am getting. i am still too young to give up for that. :-)
and remember, everybody says i am such cheapskate driving an old ugly car!! but how can i give that up if she is my college sweetheart.
And boy, some of the testimonies here are kinda intriguing...keep up good work.

Laura   TX

9:08am on Saturday, October 18th, 2008 

My ex-boyfried is into Quixtar. He has pictures of what he's going to have when he "makes it" posted in varius places in his house. He has a bunch of motivational books he bought (yes, including Rich Dad etc. and one called Millionare). He still has to work a "real" job because, last year, he made not quite $10,000 as an IBO with his own website. (He should have stuck with me...I make $280,000 working a "real" job.

The products are "just" ok but he buys them like they're going out of style. (I truly believe quite a bit of his income from Quixtar is from his own purchases, as he has it EVERYWHERE). However, unless you are organized enough to project when it is you're going to run out of laundry soap or shampoo and order it well in advance, you have to hoard the stuff so you don't run out. (My ex-boyfriend did this). For me, I prefer the convenience of the local Walmart up at the corner with the name brands that, in the long run, cost less that Quixtar and are readily accessible when I need them.

brian   ny

3:22pm on Friday, October 17th, 2008 

steve from pa your spelling stinks lol but i like your attitude sign of a winner go diamond and rule listen to losers you become a loser period and thats the facts let the negative go nowhere in life do you think the successful people are negative in this world i dont think so they wouldnt be where they are if they were isnt it funny not to many people in the world successful that are negative sadly not too many people have dreams or goals they just go day by day living paycheck to paycheck getting nowhere the GOOD NEWS IS with this business i can make it happen and get somewhere be around positive people and think about it isnt it awesome to be around people that are so successful go to their house they welcome you into their 5 million dollar homes and treat you like a human being see in the corporate world you are ruled by your boss whatever he says you have to sit like a little puppy or else youll be fired in this business you cant fire anyone AWESOME people are desperate for a job last i looked 176000 people out of a job which really is a POW Prisoner of work and if you dont like the words TUFF it is what it is you will never get anywhere working for someone and that is the facts maybe not this business but the fact is owning your own business is the way to financial freedom be it this or something else. I laugh when i see people go to mcdonalds or burger king do you really think you are getting quality stuff oh wait its cheaper yes and destined to die young due to the poison they put in the burgers and fries but people still eat the garbage see thats a fact why they like the way it tastes what a joke you wont like it when you see your inside of your stomach which thank God mine is flat as a board because i take care of myself 6 days a week unlike some people that are so damn lazy but anyway i am not going to tell you what to do it works for me never met so many positive people in life costs nothing and besides show me something better and if you say job your a big time LOSER jobs come and go just like negative people they go nowhere but down always walking with their head down drowning in misery like a dog. I hate negative people which is why i dont in real life associate with them since this is garbage im in right at the moment am moving toward a bright future at my young age. Do i think ill go diamond hmmm WITHOUT A DOUBT and if they want to say PYRAMId which their job is then so be it I still will be diamond and thats a FACT BABY then we will see who is the one that makes it in this world the only person that can stop you is yourself. oh and by the way PHILLIES RULE GOODDAY

brian   ny

8:32am on Friday, October 17th, 2008 

zack from ny im from ny and in this business i will tell you yes you have to recruit people but think about it why not make money buying your own things you would normally buy anyway yes it can be a bit expensive some of the products but they are quality items and they work awesome. I will be straight with you the work you do basically is show plans to people that are looking to make some additional money its not easy but if you are willing to actually take the time to learn and listen you can do ok. I go to meetings every thursday and attend the functions for me i do it for the enjoyment of being around positive people because lets face it misery loves company losers will always be losers bums to be exact. Take a good look at the economy i dont tell people to quit their day job and i am straight with people i tell them listen your not going to get rich overnight you may never but if you really want something bad enough it will happen and really what can stop you of course listening to negative people who are broke themselves will get you know where in life that is what is so funny. They would rather listen to their broke friends then give this a chance. I will tell you the 2-5 years thing being straight with you dont cut it for me i see it as around 5-10 years which is ok with me. I am a platinum which is not bad make around 2600 a month and yes lol i do work a day job which one day maybe the next 2-5 years more because i have been in this business for 3 years i wont have to work for anyone. In life their is nothing better then working for yourself. There will be people who will tell you it cant work its A CULT which is a joke making people happy is a cult lol i cant stop laughing. People expect things to happen really fast and when it dont people panic and talk about it negatively. I will be staight with you do i think this is for everyone absolutely not its for the select few i have over 60 ibos maybe well 15-16 are actually doing what i say which is buy the products. They say its a pyramid i laugh people YOUR JOB IS A PYRAMID YOU DONT MAKE WHAT THE CEO MAKES WAKE UP. Now do i think this is a good opportunity on a scale from 1 to 10 id say 7 as far as motivation and being upbeat for sure a 10. The only pyramid is in peoples heads i have 6 people getting bigger checks i laugh when one said show me the check you know what i told them i dont have to but to stuff it in their negative face i did a check for 3100 last month i didnt know i had to prove anything to anyone lol but it took 3 years so when they say it will happen soon ahh dont know about that. Listen work your job although can be laid off at anytime and build the business this is not the only business i do but i like it and dont let negative people direct you down the wrong path. It costs very little to get started met alot of great friends and really life is too short. Id rather if they say cult lol which is really funny be in a cult of winners that make you happy then a cult like the losers who talk only negative in their cult of low lifes who do nothing with their life but trash an opportunity. If they told you that youll get rich and its for sure their lying it takes alot of time yes 2% make it so does this mean you have to be the other 98% up to you. Listen the water you drink you think poland spring deer park and great bear which are owned by the same person tell you everything about the water our water which does now sell in supermarkets and gyms is the best its been proven if you taste it youll know no mercury or bacteria or chlorine if you drink the water in a diner youll know what you are drinking as well oh i forgot our water is too expensive lol 1 dollar and 65 cents lol we have awesome products that i use anyway its teaching people how to be successful anyway good luck do you go to route 110 in melville go to a meeting their on mondays it will make you realize how lucky you are to get a chance to be around these people. Take care and for the rest of the negativity in this room drown in sorrow and take your misery with you to the grave goodbye

steve   pa

3:20am on Friday, October 17th, 2008 

nothing comes w/ out hard work, if i would open a mcdonalds or any other big chain, I think it cost me little bit more then a few bucks for cds to train me ? Mcdonalds must brain wash u to the food is horable and everone still goes there ? Its not even cheep the foods expensive and no one complains ? I rater pay a few more dollars then get cheap SH*t. I don;t even know why i am looking at this its 4 am and if it wasn't i would be so mad because i should be out building my bussiness not looking at this sh*t. Every compay has good and bad everone focaus on the bad. Mabee i never be a diamond but atleast i can say i tryed something not just worked my job tell the day i die.

Zach   NY

10:10pm on Thursday, October 16th, 2008 

I was presented with this IBO thing from a few of my co-workers, I looked in to the IBO thing after I went to one of the meetings. I did feel like the meeting was more to dazzle me than give me the real facts. and I'm having a hard time figuring it out. Honestly, can someone say for a fact what EXACTLY my "work" would consist of. I think i would have to recruit people to grow my business and my fellow co-workers business. True or False? they kinda made it sound like i would be in complete control. but what would i be in control of? the website? i cant get an honest opinion, and tell u the truth, i really think my co-workers have no idea them selfs

brian   ny

6:39am on Thursday, October 16th, 2008 

its hilarious in reference to the negativity of this world. I am amazed at how people trash a business. I am not looking to make millions for your information a little different then most because some of us dont need to work because like myself i got lucky in life and inherited a good deal of wealth but i started this business because quite frankly i was bored and some guy approached me with this business and i saw an opportunity to make some money. I myself do this because i like helping people and i donate alot of money to the church anyway and besides i am only 32 so i enjoy this business and love the products. Yes i agree some of these products are a bit pricey but they are quality products and i just love them. I am straight with this business in the sense no doubt it can take up to 10 years to get to this so called diamond level for me if it took me lol 15 years its fine but for the average joe i can understand on both ends why they like and dont like this business. I live on long island and to anyone new word of advise be careful because its not a get rich fast program and it does take alot of effort and time. I will say take a good look at it and see if its for you because not everything is for everyone. If you dont have a great salesman approach i can tell you itll be hard to make it in this business. You have to be strong and really know your products and extremely confident. You have to understand 98% of people in this world are poor why its all in their mindset attitude yes for me i was the lucky one well not really lucky because my close family member passed on and inheritied this wealth but id actually take it all back to see that she were still alive and if i was the average joe id get involved in this mainly because i like people its positive regardless and i read alot of books anyway. I can tell you yes 2% of people make it in this business and the reason being is they get lazy complacent bored and dont do the things necessary because if they did they would be a ruby or diamond by now. I dont tell people to quit their job but this is a good side business as well as your job. In your job however the negative is you can be gone tomorrow in here at least you have something a check every 15th i suggest you do both the job and business

Joe   Texas

1:12pm on Tuesday, October 14th, 2008

Jfresh from Edmonton quoted: I'm in the business of people helping people, character development, and being a better person. Even if there was no money to this, that alone is priceless. IBO's, stop wasting your time here, mountains do not bow to the wind. -Fellow IBO

Joe from Texas comments: Jfresh, I'm afraid you have perfectly summed up what's wrong with quixtar. You're in the business to do everything except make money. A business exists to make a profit. Sure, helping people is good, but it's not the purpose of a retail business.

I'm afraid your mentors may have deceived you. You see, you get recruited by being enticed to make millions, flush your job, residual income. But since most IBO's don't make money after expenses, the upline leaders will shift their teaching to make you think you are helping people and doing good for the world.

Think about it. You are reading books, listening to cd's and attending seminars. How are you helping people? How are you developing character? Could you not achieve more by helping your church?

Bhanu   Long Island, New York

11:45am on Tuesday, October 14th, 2008 

Im very new to the business, and just like others I would have to say that the meeting are very educational and motivating. I am the type to try anything and everything. I just never ever have support. And this company provides it. They dont teach you just how to "sell beauty and nutritional products" but they teach you on how your whole life can change, and although i did not make any money so far, i am still dedicated. As the phrase goes, "consistence and persistence". IF anyone would like to offer some advice to me about this business in how I can continue to grow and maybe even any tips i would greatly appreciate it. The person who sponsered me went on vacation, and YES from the money she is making as an IBO, it has been hard to keep touch with her, because our schedules are so different. Take care everyone, and stay positive, it will get you far.

JFresh   Edmonton

5:06am on Tuesday, October 14th, 2008 

we should all bash sony while we're at it, and look up the negativity of wal-mart that's all over the internet. I'm in the business of people helping people, character development, and being a better person. Even if there was no money to this, that alone is priceless. IBO's, stop wasting your time here, mountains do not bow to the wind. -Fellow IBO

brenda   hickory, Nc

5:48pm on Monday, October 13th, 2008 

Quixtar is a good business!
Its not a "GET RICH FAST" business, it's just like every other business! Trust me..

Being in quixtar, it gave me alot of knowlege about business! Learn how to be postive and always think postive... yes or no its okay! yes, great! no, great..
Its good

Joe   Texas

12:03pm on Friday, October 10th, 2008 

Alyssa WA,

I'm sorry but you are way off. Quixtar is not like any other business. Selling products is not the focus like most businesses, therefore the money is coming out of the pockets of the people in the business.

Hard work is often not rewarded in this business because one of the key elements in succeeding is to sponsor people, which is very difficult.

Some people think it's get rich quick. Yes, but how do they get that impression? Isn't it because it was presented to them in that manner?

Your upline benefits whether you do well or not.
Even more so if you are attending seminars.

CEO's get a bigger paycheck, yes, but even the lowest man on the totem pole get paid in the corporate world. In quixtar, the lowest people often lose money, which in turn goes to the upline. Very different than what you describe.

Yes, a diamond probably worked very hard at deceiving people, you see that's how most people recruit and retain downline. You are not guaranteed anything except the likelihood of losing your shirt if you stay in this business long enough.

Alyssa   WA

5:15pm on Thursday, October 9th, 2008

I think its like any other business.
You have to work hard to get anywhere in life. Some people misunderstand and assume that this is just an easy quick buck, and then they realize they have to actually work first. Cause from what I've heard these people that try and work hard make a ton, and the people that no longer do it weren't putting much effort into it.

And yes your up-line benefits when you do well and when you bring more people in, but is that any different from any other job? Don't big CEOs get a bigger paycheck than the little guys on bottom working?

How did that CEO get there, he/she probably started out as one of those little guys, worked their way up.

Seems like its the same here. You have to work hard, and if you do your guaranteed to move up.

John   Ontario

8:23am on Thursday, October 9th, 2008 

I agree with Cecilia, this IS a cult. I went to a Quixtar workshop last night and they could smell the new blood in the air. Lots of smiling faces, lots of hand shaking and NO questions were really answered, just diverted.
This is a pryamid company, don't forget that. Sure it may work if you know how to manipulate people into into buying only Quixtar products online, but what about the things you need now? Can you really afford to wait a week or two for something you just ran out of and use everyday (hey things happen)?
They say it is not a pryamid, but come on, who are they kidding, they get you, you get people, people get people, and so on.......the pryamid grows and grows (but the pyramid is made from the top down, and if you ask me, that doesn't make for a very successfull structure)
Save you time, save your money, save your soul, do not get involved unless you want to MAKE your freinds and family buy ONLY the products that this website offers (which by the way, I have seen cheaper in highend retail stores).

Thanks

nick   pdx

4:01pm on Wednesday, October 8th, 2008

Just turned 20, already earn 2k a month + my other job 2k..
Lovin my life..can't stop! Rollin IS 350 haha..
Yes, was hard at first, lots of neg ppl laughin..but that didn't stop me..
What now! :D

Hey, hey whatcha waitin' for?
Do it, you better do it,
Cuz ima do it, you know I do it!!
Call on these negative suckas,
Shawtys losin's not an option!

nick   Pdx

3:25pm on Wednesday, October 8th, 2008

brainwashed haha, ya with success!!

Joe   Texas

2:52pm on Wednesday, October 8th, 2008

I found this gem recently:

(Dave's blog)

I recently saw some documentary of a woman who was a victim of domestic violence and she expressed some thoughts that are parallel to the IBO mindset. Let me elaborate.

She said maybe things would be different if only she had acted differently. That perhaps she deserved her fate, that she was in fact responsible for the situation she was in. That if she hangs in there, he will change. Isolation from family and friends.

It's eerily similar to what if I had shown a few more plans, I didn't do enough to succeed in Quixtar. I didn't work hard enough, it's my fault. If I never quit, I will eventually make it.
Isolation from people who are negative about quixtar.

These similarities, when you stop and really give thought to it, is how crafty or scary, the psychology behind what some quixtar leaders teach their downline. Your free to pass comments here, but the revelation I just received is sobering.

Ornella   Trinidad

12:19pm on Monday, October 6th, 2008 

Try again... lol....
It's not a scam!

leumas   jax, florida

4:30pm on Sunday, October 5th, 2008 

I have two brothers and 60 friends that used to be diamond distributors and Amway stole their business after 35 years. Amway also pirated their line of sponsorship! They were not allowed by law to talk to any of their group! If you folks want to shitcan your life so the Amway company can steal it then have at it, but you would be much more successful selling ice to esquimos. Amway is dead and little boy Devos killed it. I think he lives in France now.

Shawn   Oklahoma

12:56pm on Saturday, October 4th, 2008 

honeStly, quixtar/amway will do exactly what they Say they'll do. it iSn't a lie, it iSn't a Scam. Some people get caught up in the money, but itS not really about that to everyone...

Joe   Texas

6:28pm on Thursday, October 2nd, 2008

Jarrett, IBO's can't chill. For many, their upline has "warned" them about the negative broke losers out on the world who will criticize quixtar so they are doing their duty by defending their business. They are also taught that the facts don't matter so they are successful even if they are spending more money on tapes than they are taking in by selling stuff.

Listen, someone who is trying to point out obvious facts has nothing to gain. Your uplines on the other hand, have much to gain if you buy stuff, and purchase tapes and functions, and better yet, bring in more people to join the business. This is why the uplines will tell you to avoid negative and whatnot - so that you don't accidently discover things abuot quixtar that they don't want you to know about.

If you knew what really went on with your upline, you'd understand, but you'll have to find out the hard way unless you take the time to due your own reasearch and do the math about this business.

jarrett   jacksonville

3:21pm on Thursday, October 2nd, 2008 

IBO's...

Chill out on here. These people don't believe its a good business because they don't want to. So just chill out. Instead of spending time on here arguing, build the business and lets get Larry and Pam Winters to 100k strong. See you guys at the TOP!

bryan   nj

6:02am on Thursday, October 2nd, 2008 

wendy from missouri you are so right its funny one guy said he spent 300 dollars and lol got back 8 dollars is this the only thing you do please try getting customers to buy from you for starters you dont make money buying your own products wake up people i have never seen so many people so angry with life its really sad listen the business yes works for what 2% why cant you be the 2% and besides id rather spend more money getting awesome products then going to walmart and get low class items please crap things we have the best water and vitamins so you pay more whats the big deal this opportunity i didnt know i had to prove that i do ok in this business let me ask you how would you like it if i asked what you made called rude. I dont make alot only about 1,200 a month which your right is peanuts and i dont have to prove i make the little money i make in this business and besides they never said it was going to be easy everyone wants something quick in life i get a kick out of people saying they left their son and family please grow up because you were trying to make some money its not like you cheated on your wife or husband or robbed a bank and the funny thing is they say this is a cult i didnt know being happy and listening to positive things is bad oh by the way you talk about cult go to a baseball game the only idiota that go to them and spend stupid money are the fans making others rich they are laughing right in your face talk about cult cheering other peoples success you think they care about you at least in this business we do care we make money if you do well in a job you think they care about you working in corporate america fact 1/7 million foreclosures fact 75000 jobs lost last month keep working in your job maybe you just might be able to afford the mortgage yes this is not the only thing i do but i dont work in a job called pow prisoner of work i have another business not this one which i do well in i suppose that is a cult as well anytime you own something i didnt know i have to announce to the world and the sorry losers in here that i make a few bucks. Let me ask you something why not buy from your own business and get paid i will be a platinum real soon and the only person i need to say i made it is my wife thank God for my 2 businesses oh by the way have a great day on your job at least i dont have to wake up early owned by corporate america what a joke loooolll pathetic people in here do you believe youll die guess you dont you dont seem to believe anything else how about the world one day coming to an end suppose you need proof please get a life keep working in your sorry ass jobs

Joe   Texas

7:04pm on Wednesday, October 1st, 2008

Mary Ann,

Yes, bonuses are paid by quixtar. Now where does quixtar get the money to pay your bonuses? That's right, you pay "extra" for an item and quixtar returns it to you as a "bonus" and they call this a business opportunity.

Whereas Walmart simply charges less, far less than quixtar because they squeeze the manufacturer for a low price in return for volume purchase.

I have yet to see a bonafide price comparison where anyone actually saves money buyin stuff from Quixtar over walmart.

Got this from another blog:

More significantly, according to the website, an independent researcher (Global Insight), Walmart allows the average American family to save $2500 a year - REGARDLESS OF WHERE THEY SHOP.

Wendy   Missouri

7:00pm on Wednesday, October 1st, 2008 

I understand why so many people are skeptical of opportunities that are out there. There are many scams. However, I get tired of so many people being so bitter and nasty toward all opportunites whether they know what they are talking about or not. Get a life people! You are only angry because there is no such thing as fast and easy money. You have to work to make money. It's as simple as that! How you work is up to each individual and each opportunity offers something different. Different things work for different people. Go do something positive with your life! Quixtar is legitimate. Is it easy? NO. But legitimate. And as for the cds and meetings, they are wonderful! Brainwashing? Please. Why is it wrong to make people feel good about themselves and what they are doing? I am speaking from experience. I tried Quixtar. I loved it but I have a family and a full time job and couldn't get myself to jump in and do it whole hearted which is what it takes. However, I saw with my own eyes how it changed lives. It is wonderful and I would encourage anybody out there to get involved. As for all the naysayers, we must all learn to listen to our own hearts and trust our own judgement and not allow someone to steal our dreams because of their own fear and ignorance. Stay strong and follow your dreams!

cecilia   texas

1:04pm on Wednesday, October 1st, 2008 

warning!!!!!!!
quixstar is a cult,
you turn into a zombee after listening to tapes
and going to the meetings,i work so hard for 3 years
left my 7 year old son, i regreted for the rest of my life.
they use the people that you really love to make you work for nothing, and you spend $300 a month to make $8.00 check //the products prices are crasy
a few items and i spend $300.00 they make you think that people that don't get in the buiss are negative and loosers, the worst expirience i ever had!

Mary Ann Wolff   Houston

8:32am on Wednesday, October 1st, 2008 

First, the person who wrote this does not know about the company. The money paid (bonus) is not paid to you by the sponsor, the one who helped you get into the business; it is paid by the company. I have been in the business for many years. I do this primarily to purchase products for myself. And if you are to criticize that, let me ask you this question. If you own a busines (let's say a Texaco Station) would you buy from an Exxon Mobil? I know that Quixtar (Amway) is an honest company and sees to it that you are paid what is owed you. There was even a check written for l cent. Before you print stuff that is not correct, it would help if you went on line to the information or call the company. They will be very happy to give you any information you need.

Why try to harm a company whose ethics are very high and expect its IBOs to act accordingly.

You do other people an injustice by writing stuff that may prevent a person who wants to do a small business on the side and purchase products which are above the quality you can buy in the store and the core products are highly concentrated. Most of the time the criticisms are made by people who do not understand or did not do the business as it was intended.

Please be fair.

Joe   Texas

8:36pm on Monday, September 29th, 2008

Joe Schmo from Nebraska wrote: Oh ya, one more thing. Diamonds and emeralds can make way more than what the FDIC has required us to tell people. Diamonds are supposed to make a $250,000 a year. My upline diamond made over $1,000,000 last year. Just a thought

Joe from Texas says: I believe you mean FTC. And guess what, the FTC doesn't require you to tell people anything. The only requirement is to tell people the truth.

When you lie about income, then it's in violation of the FTC rules, and Amway was fined for exaggerated income claims in the past.

Your upline diamonds made a million? You have proof of that or is that what you heard on a tape?

Joe   Texas

7:24pm on Monday, September 29th, 2008

Amazon.com: Amway Motivational Organizations: Behind the Smoke and Mirrors: Ruth Carter: Books
Amway Motivational Organizations: Behind the Smoke and Mirrors

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Amway distributors tout their business as "the best business opportunity in the world." Yet of the five million or so Americans who've been involved over its 40 year history, fewer than 1% have made a profit, and fewer than one-tenth of one percent have established the large incomes that they claim are achievable by all.

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This book is a must-read for anyone whos ever been involved in Amway, or has suffered the pain of watching loved ones change their personalities and lose their money to the deceptions of an Amway Motivational Organization. "Amway Motivational Organizations: Behind the Smoke and Mirrors" picks up where "Amway: The Cult of Free Enterprise" and "Fake It Til You Make It!" left off.

Joe   Texas

6:22pm on Monday, September 29th, 2008

Couple of points. Joe from Nebraska, what does the FDIC have to do with Quixtar? (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation)

Jen, good for you. Did you want to join alcohlics anonymous or did you start a business?

Dave, you sound just like the hoard of new Quixtar IBO's who claim to be making money, yet offer no proof and I would even bet you are working your job now while your quixtar business is losing money month after month. WHy do yuo feel it important to put down people who don't join your business cult?

I would be retired with millions if I had a buck for each message like yours that has been posted over the years.