Team National

Julie,  Missouri

  Posted at 3:16pm on Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

I'm very sorry I signed up - wasted $2195. It sounded really good at first. Then I was introduced to "bigcrumbs". If you want to get discounts on the things you are already using check out bigcrumbs. (I get no benefit from telling you this - just peace of mind that maybe someone else won't get suckered into it). They also give you commissions back on the things you buy and most are the same as Team National or just a small percentage less.

Don't allow yourself to get pressured into "getting your spot".

Check out the "discounts" on the benefits side. Look at Alltel wireless - you can get the same prices if you go directly to the Alltel website or a storefront. Oh, I'm sorry, I forgot to tell you you do get a flat $50 (commission ???)for signing up with Alltel through the benefits side. Or so I was told - I couldn't find it. Oh and wasn't I told there were "deep discounts" on the benefits side and "commissions" on the bigN side? WRONG!!!!

Sure I sound bitter, but I was ... read more »

Sarah,  CO

  Posted at 9:10am on Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

I was approached yesterday by a Team National under the pretense that she was interested in my direct selling business and products. I made it very clear up front with her that I was not interested in doing anything else and very happy with my own home based business - which by the way has supported me and my family for many years very comfortably! I listened to her presentation anyway to be polite and even still after hearing from her many negative things and indirect put downs about my own busines I politely took the info. she gave me and looked it over anyway. Look folks, any business plan that you can't find the facts about, how much you need to invest and how much work is involved in their so called recruting info. should be a sign that you need to run the other way as fast as you can. There is no such thing as not working for anything and becoming successful without any effort! Not all direct selling companies are for everyone either. I'm sure there are many who have become ve... read more »

J. Smith,  Alabama

  Posted at 12:20pm on Thursday, August 21st, 2008

I can tell you in 2 minutes how to save alot of money.... join the military. Free housing, free college ( and they even pay you to go to college!), free health insurance, save up to 40% at the commissary with no sales taxes. Save 30-50% through the military through outside vendors through AAFES and still pay no sales tax or shipping!ANd all of this info cost you......NOTHING! Team National is a rippoff!

Pam,  Oklahoma

  Posted at 10:16am on Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

I have been with TN a month. My parents bought the lifetime benefit package for $2195, with that package all their children, grandchildren, parents, grandparents and 5 employees (if you own a business)are included to take advantage of the savings for free. Therefore, I didn't have to pay. I got in for free! They are saving $200 on car ins. I am saving $175 on medical ins. TN found the companies for us. We didn't have to do any leg work. Tell me that isn't a good deal. Add that up over a year and that's $4500 savings!! That right there covers the price of the package twice.
There are many different areas of savings. You have to put out a little effort to see which ones you will use and how much you will save. For example, the long distance for 3.9 cents a minute rounding up at 6 second increments not up to the next minute like all other long distance, life, medical and dental ins companies they find for you, custom made furniture, home furnishings, outdoor furniture, office and school ... read more »

Reese,  Iowa

  Posted at 1:10am on Monday, August 18th, 2008

Isn't it funny that no one has their facts right when taking shots at a Large Successful Direct Marketing company like Team National... such as using terms like "pyramid scheme". A pyramid scheme is a company that would promise a payment under certain terms and then does not pay. Team National has been in business for 11 years and has probably at this point made more millionaires than any other Direct Marketing company. In addition TM is a member if the prestigous DSA (Direct Selling Association), the BBB, The US Chamber of Commerce, is D&B listed... and not to mention is DEBT free with over $175 million is sales last year... over 1 Million benefit package customers nationwide... the benefits packages have never gone up in price since the beginning 11 years ago... yet the benefits have consistantly increased over the years. Oh, and by the way the savings are real across the board... including the auto pricing/savings benefit that was devalued in a previous comment. Truly some shoppers ... read more »

P Cochran,  Tucson, AZ

  Posted at 8:05pm on Sunday, August 3rd, 2008

I thought it might be a pyramid scheme, too, but quickly eliminated that as a possibility because the company's survival doesn't depend upon recruiting more and more people at an ever faster pace to maintain solvency.

The PREMIUM/BUSINESS benefits plan IS a lifetime package, (and it says so explicitly in the DVD and the contract) IF you make use of the membership within TWO YEARS. Whether you sign up for a long distance plan, buy some furniture, sign people up, and other qualifying things, it will renew!

Do you have to get off your arse and show it to others if you want to MAKE MONEY with it? YES. Do you have to sell ANYTHING? No. Can you buy into it as a strait forward buyer's club? YES.

You can complain all you like about how you got "ripped off", but it's nobodies fault except your own if you wrote the check and then didn't do anything with it. Kinda like a Costco membership. It don't do anything for you if you don't use it. I don't see anyone complaining about Cos... read more »

mary jane,  michigan

  Posted at 1:02pm on Friday, August 1st, 2008

scary stuff, stay away from team national!!!!!!

raymond,  Muskogee OK

  Posted at 8:09am on Sunday, July 27th, 2008

I bought into this company years ago at a minimum level. Over the years I have seen much money made by the upline and many people saddened who didn't understand the concept. This program will make you money and save you money if you use it properly. It has the potential to be a vehicle that will make you rich or tick you off. It is all up to you. I chose NOT to work it. Other relatives did and made fantastic returns. Don't bad mouth it if your not willing to spend the time to make it work for you. Most recently the program has added some of the best benefits it has ever had and I am actually considering joining up again if you can believe that. At 60 years of age maybe I am starting my dementia period but it might also be experience and learning from my mistakes.

Danny Alan,  Louisiana

  Posted at 9:24pm on Wednesday, July 16th, 2008

We became a member of TN and paid the 2100 up front and have signed up several sale people one day we could not get on the web site. I called and they told us we were expired and were no longer a member. When at the beginning I was told this was a life time membership. It sure has not lasted my life time.
Haggle your our discounts and save the 2100. I will make sure all knows about this incident and fraud.

P in MN,  BI

  Posted at 7:32pm on Thursday, July 10th, 2008

Team National is buy far the best company out there for the person who wants to save money and
make some too!!!!!

Tim,  Illinois

  Posted at 6:09am on Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

I have looked at several Network Marketing companies over the years. Team National is the best Network Marketing opportunity in the industry because of the savings opportunity and the income opportunity. If you notice, the people giving it compliments are successful business people. The people criticizing it have no clue as to what it takes to create or run a successful business. So rather than admit they are failures, they resort to blaming TN for their failures. I am new to TN but have already saved $800.00 on a memory foam mattress. That is almost half of what it took to join TN and I still have the rest of my life to save, save, save... TN is a wonderful company to those that are intelligent enough to see the value in it.

stacey,  MD

  Posted at 10:56pm on Sunday, June 29th, 2008

Team National is best thing I've seen. With any MLM, you have to have a good marketing strategy.

bobby,  louisiana

  Posted at 7:30pm on Monday, June 23rd, 2008

i saved 250 dollars a month just on my health insurance. 600 on home owners and car ins a year. we save our money back with in six months. i would have bought the membership even if there was not a income oppt. but, there is ! working only part time using thier proven system of over a eleven years of success we have earned more money in 5 years than i would have in the next 20 doing what if was doing with my 70 hour work week job

HARRY SHAFER,  LAKE PANASOFFKEE, FL

  Posted at 4:22pm on Wednesday, June 18th, 2008

In my mind, Team National is neither MLM nor a pyramid, in that the people in the upline gain nothing unless their team member makes money. And then, the person who does the work always makes more than the upline. Not so of MLM, pryamids, or General Motors. I have been a member for 9 moths and have saved over $2200 and have not bought 1 automobile or 1 stick of furniture. You need to use the benefits for them to be beneficial. You also need to work the system to be sucessful. If you think you can just pay the membership fee and get rich, you might as well continue playing your state lottery. How's that working out for you?
The negative people who make negative comments about this great company will continue to be negative no matter what, and because of their negativity will never be truly sucessful in anything.
You can say I'm brainwashed if you like, but I'm making a positive difference in my life and in the lives of others. If this concept bothers you, stay away from Team National... read more »

Mark,  Peoria

  Posted at 11:03pm on Sunday, June 8th, 2008

What an unbelievable joke Team National is and all of the cult like members that feel like they have to go on and on to sell this worthless crap!

Pete,  In Texas

  Posted at 1:38pm on Friday, May 23rd, 2008

I was a Team national Member for 6 months. TN is what it is, A membership program that allows you to save money on MANY different items most people buy everyday. If you are looking at the plan and want to see if it will work for you, buy the standard package for about $800, YOu can pay this over 2 years. USe the benefits, if it doesnt save you money, cancel it. If you find you enjoy the savings upgrade to the premium package.
If you are in Autosales, or in Furniture sales you wont use those benifit. If you dont shop on-line you wont save either. TN is not a scam, but it is MLM, So you have to share it with others to make an income, Period. Save and/or Make Money, its up to you.
For the Record, I plan to sign back up for the premium package once my family and I get back on our feet.

Patty,  Location unknown

  Posted at 12:39pm on Monday, May 19th, 2008

I would just like everyone to remember... you earn what your worth... if you put time in you get results back... if you don't put time in you get nothing back. It has saved us a ton of money and I am very proud of what this company does and what they stand for. I have never hard sold anyone and... It may or may not be for you... you decide. People that blame other for where they are at will always be where they are at NO WHERE. Work on personal development and it will lead you to new placed, put yourself around positive people and you will become like them, work with a great company that has wonderful benefits and save money. You can't lose...unless you want too.

BILL,  ND

  Posted at 1:39pm on Thursday, May 8th, 2008

So who can tell me what a pyramid scheme is? Someone at the top who gets paid the most and than 2 people under him that get paid a little bit less and so on!! WOW.....that sounds a lot like the job your probably in right now you idiots!! The reason people get so mad with the company is they try and sell the benefits and hear no 2 times and quit....than all of a sudden its a scam because they couldnt sell it. First of all its not for everyone but keep up what your doing so you can work the same way for the rest of your life. I am doing what you wont today so i can do what you can't for the rest of my life!! :) HAVE A GREAT DAY

Bud Dean,  Denver, CO

  Posted at 5:35pm on Wednesday, May 7th, 2008

This is one large scam. Please stay away from these guys. My wife and I have been trying to sell this $2100 package to people all over Colorado for 4 years now. We've signed up over 15 people and have not made enough money to leave our full time jobs. We have seen a total of $1500 in the last 4 years. It's a scam, it only benefits the upper echelon of the company, not the worker bee. The savings is not good at all if you end up going to Wal-Mart in your local area. Big n L is where you shop from and I can tell you, you can always find a better deal else where. Stay clear of these guys.

Jack,  Los Angeles

  Posted at 5:31pm on Wednesday, May 7th, 2008

Team National - Where should I start... Don't do it. It's a MLM - the people above you make the cash while you work your ass off. You need to get people under you (they must have a small brain or they will see right through this business), then they have to sign people up under them and then you can start getting paid from there work of selling a giant coupon book. The savings you get is not worth it. I have found better deals online then Big TN could ever do. If you want to get rich, this is the worst one to put your hard working money into. Stay away, they are like a cult, they will hound you till you sign. That's what happen to me. And for the BBB in Florida, it's a scam - read all the issues they have had with there employees - not happy people and they try to hide all the incidents that have troubled them in the past. Do your research and save others. I'm out over $8,000 trying to see where I can save with them, they truly suck. Manipulative liars!!!

Steven Campbell,  Warrenville

  Posted at 10:14pm on Monday, April 28th, 2008

I have been a Team National member for 14 months now. I was pressured into the organization by a co-worker of my wife. I was promised financial freedom, and huge savings from the things I will buy. THE TRUTH IS AFTER USING THE BENIFIT PACKAGE STEADY FOR 14 MONTHS MY WIFE AND I HAVE SAVED ONLY $400.00. At that rate it will take 6 years to make my $2,100 dollars I spent. I have also purchased a glass table from the factory direct TN. It was nothing but cheap crap made in China. At that time I realized It was a scam. For What I paid I could have got the same table at Value City or Target for the same price. I am greatful I have not wasted any more of my time with this pyramid scam. I have regrets to the 2 family members I have sold this to, I'm thankful I did not approach my friends with this. PLEASE DO YOUR RESEARCH BEFORE JOINING! 2,100 is hard to come by these days. BEWARE!!!!!!!!

christopher,  tucson arizona

  Posted at 1:25pm on Tuesday, April 15th, 2008

The savings, discounts and returns are really worth the membership fee. The making money is a little more work, yes work. But it is alot of fun and enjoyable (the monies ;not bad either)

Suz,  Lancaster, CA

Posted at 7:02pm on Monday, April 14th, 2008

Can Anyone share if Team National really has group health insurance offered? Auto Insurance? Homeowners Insurance? And how good? Savings?

SMITH,  louisiana

  Posted at 2:16pm on Thursday, April 10th, 2008

I have been a Team National member for 2 yrs. At first I was skeptical and did alot of research before becoming a member. I am thankful that I did!! In 2 yrs. I have SAVED over $12,000 on things from furniture, a new car, cut my home and auto insurance in half with increased coverage, and the list goes on...but even better-- In the last two years I have DOUBLED the salary that I used to make with a 14 yr. career with a Master's Degree in Nursing-- and I have only referred 16 people to the company in these 2 yrs. TN is a registered member of Dunn & Bradstreet, the DSA, the BBB of Southeast Florida, and the owner of the company is a board member with the United States chamber of Commerce....that's good enough for me!!

s lewis,  murfreesboro,ar

  Posted at 10:04am on Saturday, April 5th, 2008

! am a Team National Member I was scamed from the start with my upline.Ive been with them for almost two years not one red cent yet.its a scam that needs to go away.you can find me with my TN listing. Feel free to call.

Steve L.,  Jackson MI

  Posted at 8:58am on Friday, April 4th, 2008

This is in response to the lady that asked why they don't let people try it for 60 days to "USE" the benefits. When you bought your last vehicle, did you drive it for 60 days for free before signing and buying? Absolutely not! "But if the "car" was so good, why wouldn't they?" People are joing this business all over the country, get with someone who can help you navigate through the benefits package and find out if it is right for you.

Travis,  NC

  Posted at 1:21pm on Thursday, April 3rd, 2008

I have been a member of Team National for 10 months. This company has been, and done, everything they said they would for me. The savings package works. Why pay retail when you can pay less?? In some cases up to 70% less! I have introduced Team National to several of my friends and family members (13 of which signed on). I have already seen a 5 fold return on my investment and know there is a lot of money on the table with this company. I encourage everyone to take an "open minded" look at Team National.

Selene,  Texas

  Posted at 3:39pm on Sunday, March 30th, 2008

If this program is sooo good, why is it that potential members aren't able to try it free for two months without any commitments attached.This way they can actually experience the "BENEFITS" of such program.

J Runty,  Ok.

  Posted at 12:35pm on Thursday, March 13th, 2008

There's lots of ways to make money in this world but ask yourself, "Is it ethical?" When you want others to give you their money so you can be rich, it is both wrong and lazy! People are promoting this Team National in churches and families and that is wrong and unethical. Most people are not going to make very much money in this co. except through the recruitment of others and their money.

Becky,  Iowa

  Posted at 5:30pm on Monday, March 3rd, 2008

My husband and I have been proud members of Team National now for almost two years. We are active members, meaning we go to meetings and we share it with others and use the benefits regularly. We recently saved 2/3 of retail on beautiful furniture with the Factory Direct benefit. We can proudly say that we have over a dozen members of his family and mine involved with the National companies that have all seen similiar savings. This is the best company in the world to be with and anyone that doesn't like the company hasn't taken the time to look at all it has to offer. It isn't a MLM company because it has unlimited depth, not like all those other companies that go down a few levels and then cut off. It isn't product-driven, so you don't have to have any inventory. There are no monthly quotas. They pay seven different ways with a higher payout than any other direct marketing company in the United States. These aren't claims, these are facts. It's just too bad more people look at the... read more »

Becky,  MISSOURI

  Posted at 10:05pm on Monday, February 25th, 2008

i too got in on the quick star and was not impressed with the program they provided...i was shown team national back in 2002 and was skeptical at first. since that time i have done all my research on this company and have watched my host grow with this company..she is the 35th millionaire in this company. my problem was i didnt hang onto her shirt tail long enough and i stepped out of the company for a few years. i since have relocatd my family ..contacted my friend and in the last year signed up 5 more people into this company. i do believe strongly in their values and ethics. i to have received my "comma" checks and have reaped the benefits and savings from the company. when i reach the millionaire status unlike any other company i can will my business to my children. i would recommend this business to anyone who has the desire to make a better life for themself and their family. thank you Becky

Roy Abercrombie,  Villa Rica Ga

  Posted at 4:14pm on Friday, February 15th, 2008

I had never b een even slightly tempted to join any MLM Co. because they all involved a product. When I was approached by an old acquiantance (not familly) of course I was skeptical. It just sounded to good to be true. After doing my do-diligence (not a google search) I discovered they had an impeccable record. I spent my $2195 and made ALL my money back in less than 45 days. $1800 was in my first "comma" check. After 22 months and many thousands in earnings and many thousands in savings I couldn't b e happier. I've found all the nay sayers just haven't tried the package nor have tried to work the business. It's the greatest money making tool I've eveer seen. In the year 2007 I cleared more money with TN than I did with $1.1 million worth of rental property. I absolutely love this company!!!

mary,  utah

  Posted at 5:56pm on Wednesday, February 13th, 2008

I also was very skeptical about TN when i was approched by a friend but told her I would look at it. I researched it a bit and found that it was indeed a good company. One of the things that impressed me the most was that they are members of DSA Direct selling association, and in ther code of ethics it states " Pyramid schemes are illegal and companies operating pyramids are not permitted to be members of the DSA" That said a lot to me. So I purchased the premium package 5 days ago. I have already earned $600. I am so exited to be apart of TN

Pamela,  louisiana

  Posted at 8:24pm on Saturday, February 9th, 2008

I have seen many things in my life. I was shown all of the home business you can imagine and was very cautious about any of them. However I can say that If I believe in it then it is well worth it. My husband and I have been working it for only a couple of months and have made enough money to well and pay for it. I have looked at it for two years before I joined because of looking for a scam. I love it you don't have to by any products to see out of your house. You don't have to beg people. I have also saved a lot of money on all sorts of things. I work for a big company and get only a ten percent discount with this at the same company I recieve twenty five discount through this business. You can't beat it. I would encourage anyone to do this business. You may pay for a package however you can claim it on the section nine of your taxes to get you investment back. well worth it if I believe you should.

Bev Marlow,  Location unknown

  Posted at 2:50pm on Wednesday, February 6th, 2008

Thank you for making people stop and take another look at something that has all the red flags of a scam. I also was aproached by a relative to buy into this. This would be illeagal but they have enough of so-called-savings it's hidden

Veronica Scott,  Palm Coast, FL

  Posted at 9:04pm on Friday, February 1st, 2008

I joined Team National in July 2007 and I have already put hundreds of dollars back in my pocket on things I would have bought anyway. Team National has been in business 11 years and are members of the Better Business Bureau, the Chamber of Commerce of SE Florida, and they are registered members of Dunn and Bradstreet. I believe that speaks to the integrity of this company, which is family-owned and operated. Those of us who become members are treated like family. Team National is always adding new benefits and we never have to spend more money to use new benefits just because they were added after we became members. How many companies do you know that would keep giving their members more benefits when they don't have to do that? In addition, I can extend my benefits to my children and grandchildren, parents, grandparents, and 5 employees (if I had any). Again, what company do you know that allows you to extend your benefits to others for free?

Team National offers us ways to save s... read more »

B Nolen,  Omega, GA

  Posted at 12:26pm on Monday, January 28th, 2008

I have been a Team National Member for approximately one year now. I purchased a premium package for 2,195.00. With this packagei was able to include my wife, my two children and their husbands along with my mom. At first I was very skeptical and though I had invested my money unwisely. However over the last year my family has saved on eye glasses and insurance and home furnishings to the tune of over 5,000.00 also I have received over 300.00 in commissions from stores that I would have done business with anyway. The National National Market Place includes stores like Bass Pro, Cabellas, Sears, Kmart, Famous Footwear Goody's, Macey's, and Old Navy just to name a few.

My opinion, skeptical at first, now happy. Oh I forgot to mention I do enjoy the checks I have gotten for sharing this concept. It is not easy as most people are afraid they won't get anything for their money but if they use the program recouperating your money is no problem.

Thanks

Mary,  Missouri

  Posted at 7:55pm on Sunday, January 27th, 2008

There is no better vehicle out there to make a nice income with very little to no overhead, no employees.... and you can work from home. It is awesome. I encourage anyone to try Team National.

J. Lacher,  San Diego, CA

  Posted at 4:40pm on Friday, January 18th, 2008

I have spent an average of 2 hours of my time on 2 seperate days with a local Team National representative. The rep was totally up front with me. We had a great breakfast which he paid for both times. I watched a one hour video about Team National. The corporate Team National headquarters is in Fort Lauderdale. While I visited with the rep he put me on the phone with 2 Team National representatives who were considerably higher up in the company. Both stated they have been with TN for over 10 years and making a considerable amount of money.

Keep in mind that the people selling Team National as a home based business opportunity use product savings as one of their main selling points. These products could be anything from a new or used automobile to a memory form mattress and boxspring, to anything and everything inbetween.

I am extremely cautious when it comes to MLM's like Team National. It reminds of Quickstar, Shackly, and the old "Dare TO BE GREAT" pyramid scam that surfaced ... read more »