tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post6574066305115147085..comments2024-03-28T12:57:26.200+05:30Comments on eNidhi India Travel Blog: Merchants of Deception by Eric Scheibeler-Amway Inside StoryShrinidhi Handehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00875443161762278339noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-41588609950796564342018-08-26T19:43:18.693+05:302018-08-26T19:43:18.693+05:30In regard to you mentioning his book Merchants of...In regard to you mentioning his book Merchants of deception. <br /> Eric Scheibeler has admitted in federal court that he lied when he said he'd uncovered billions of dollars in consumer fraud with the company and that he falsely said he and his family were threatened, that he had been offered money in exchange for his silence and that Quixtar did something to his Web site.<br /><br />Scheibeler has been involved in testifying against Amway in the UK, India, and the United States and was cited in newspapers in Sweden as being threatened by Amway. He has caused untold damage to millions of Independent Business Owners. He should be enormously thankful that Quixtar has elected to drop it's defamation charges against him now that he has admitted his deceptions.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07912131008738587349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-11479077883941455142018-07-01T09:12:28.153+05:302018-07-01T09:12:28.153+05:30I agree. AMWAY top people are ruthless. I agree. AMWAY top people are ruthless. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-68652400636517826722011-04-24T21:41:15.895+05:302011-04-24T21:41:15.895+05:30nidhi...
author's website not working?
if po...nidhi...<br /><br />author's website not working?<br /><br />if poss pls share the pdf fileSheshadri Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13147912596791992558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-75348347147326522262011-03-19T11:31:47.283+05:302011-03-19T11:31:47.283+05:30Raghu:
Author had requested me not to upload pdf a...Raghu:<br />Author had requested me not to upload pdf as he wanted people to register at his site and download it...Shrinidhi Handehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00875443161762278339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-87342850411658132442011-03-16T15:42:37.119+05:302011-03-16T15:42:37.119+05:30Good book review Shrinidhi! Please never take it d...Good book review Shrinidhi! Please never take it down even if people put pressure on you because the orignial book itself is not available as the link is not working. If anyone has the pdf file, please upload a link here, you will be helping lot of people!<br /><br />I had been in the Amway biz in USA for 10 years and achieved a medium level of success and quit couple of yeas ago and came back to India having discovered those truths the hard way by myself what Eric talks about. I wish I had the good sense to see the truth sooner!<br /><br />I agree with 80% of what the author says. The Amway Corporation itself is not bad, they have about 80% good products and pay their distributors promptly and properly. It is the business model and 80% of the people and about 80%of the leaders that are the problems. <br />Thanks for reviewing the book.<br />-RaghuAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-28189126311139912552010-12-23T00:30:07.328+05:302010-12-23T00:30:07.328+05:30people do not fail, people quit (in all areas of l...people do not fail, people quit (in all areas of life), keep it in mind, and stop reading only the negative part of the story, remember, coins have two sides.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-42518301268741396102010-11-08T16:24:25.366+05:302010-11-08T16:24:25.366+05:30do not have the updaTed link. I guess author prefe...do not have the updaTed link. I guess author prefers people to register first at the site and then download the ebook...Shrinidhi Handehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00875443161762278339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-10039990715857404552010-11-06T02:46:53.146+05:302010-11-06T02:46:53.146+05:30The link for the e-book provided in the post seems...The link for the e-book provided in the post seems to be invalid now. Do you have a different reference?Kiran Kumarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06011474871448877993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-81873572600528673002010-08-03T12:05:29.468+05:302010-08-03T12:05:29.468+05:30Nutrilite and good amount of Amway product selling...Nutrilite and good amount of Amway product selling and support require good understanding and personal usage of the product, otherwise it is like a paanwalla selling a mercedes or SAP and you buying it.<br /><br />None of the people who made money selling amway products ever mention they reached where they were in 2 days. The average time it takes to become those big emeralds and diamonds can be anywhere between 2-12 years, average 7-8 years in India.<br /><br />The short-cutters and barbers who got screwed trying to make money, I dont really care for them. These guys belong to the Amway cemetery.<br /><br />Wonder why Medical / IIT / Engineering education in India is not called a scam ? Stupid people spend 18 years and 15 lakhs on education in above scams for a career lasting 20 years after which you need to spend the remaining 30 years on somebody else’s cheques or live in penury or pensions. The BE guys in India have to spend another 3 years plus 6 lakhs clearing MBA.<br /><br />Amway education and earnings mean u continue getting royalties and live and die in comfort with a great lifestyle even till 90. It operates in 120 countries.<br /><br />Belongs to the general category of fools who think India is the next great economic challenge to the world bigger than China … About time these frogs came out of the well and stop making noises in the well.<br /><br />Nutrilite is older than Amway and is endorsed by WHO – The World Health Organization and is one of the leading suppliers of safe and useful food supplements to control and prevent illness by supplement low nutrition diets with right amount of vits / minerals and proteins.<br /><br />Please check up what Gartner has to say about the Wellness revolution and the Internet impact – the figures make IT look insignificant … at least for those who want to make great personal wealth and also maintaining good health, instead of spending 6 years trying to compile a crore doing slavish Cooliegiri for the US economy working nights out here.Ravi Shankarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13377964281569369876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-51239713731108029132010-01-06T11:14:40.091+05:302010-01-06T11:14:40.091+05:30Download the free ebook pdf from -
http://uploadin...Download the free ebook pdf from -<br />http://uploading.com/files/XJFJ0MBW/MerchantsOfDeception.pdf.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-52180564107377956322009-12-30T17:51:14.609+05:302009-12-30T17:51:14.609+05:30I am not sure, what the author of this book things...I am not sure, what the author of this book things or what went wrong with him. I am a Amway product user for last 8 years. Amway products are phenomenal. Few of the reason why products are good:<br /><br />1. Environment friendly - All Amway products are bio-degradable. Yes, I can tell because I tested them in lab. You can pour the residual of a floor cleaner in your kitchen garden and expect your plants to grow. How many such products are in India?<br /><br />2. Amway products are concentrated - My wife use a dish washer bottle for almost 12 months which costs her Rs. 480. Remember, this is chemical free as it does not hurt her hands even if there are knife wounds.<br /><br />3. Amway products are best in quality. I am not sure if you know the Nutrilite is number one health care brand in wellness industry. Artistry stands in top 5 brands. Tell me any cheaper top brand products.<br /><br />Yes, you do make money as we have been receiving a small cheque every month. She worked little harder and got a cheque of 45K. <br /><br />Why do you guys need to buy CD and attend meetings? Amway does not force you to do. You can build your Amway business without attending any meeting, reading a book or buying CDs.Rajhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08805776099727363555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-22194204861233715992009-09-09T19:29:33.313+05:302009-09-09T19:29:33.313+05:30Triple M,
In all other examples, you get some cash...Triple M,<br />In all other examples, you get some cash compensation for the effort (only effort-you don't give cash to your company and collect a part of it as salary) you put in. Company sells the efforts and generates revenue from outside the system and pays employees.<br /><br />But in Amway, total return you and your subordinates earn is never more than what you and your subordinates pay to Amway in total. So there is no revenue generation outside the system, but only collection of money from subordinates and distributing a part of it to higher ups. If you can understand this difference, things will be more clearer to you. thanksShrinidhi Handehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00875443161762278339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-12062813935266347492009-09-09T15:56:37.687+05:302009-09-09T15:56:37.687+05:30Hi All,
People are thinking AMWAY products are exp...Hi All,<br />People are thinking AMWAY products are expensive. Think about Levis jeans, United color of benetton, does this type of brand are cost effective. Never all are too costly and everyone love to buy, no body will argue with this. PIZZA HUT, KFC MC Donald. <br />If you are software engineer, have ever though about how much your company paying you and how much your company charging per hour to client. You never bother about this. People love to go abroad and who is getting benefited, company not you. <br />If you will buy Levi,s jeans that cost around 2000 Rs, company will not pay you any single rupee.<br />Here some people will tell if you need quality then you have to pay, Why not with AMWAY.<br />Author is telling ABO,s are making money from selling taps, books , CDs.<br />Think about this author Eric Scheibeler, he is doing same thing. Highlighting his book and making money , Simple.Triple Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-41446971314121687842009-09-01T17:16:11.295+05:302009-09-01T17:16:11.295+05:30I was an Amway distributor about 10 years ago and ...I was an Amway distributor about 10 years ago and stayed active for about a year. Never sponsered many ppl butwas active with meetings, functions, books, tapes and such. I never made any money but I always thought that anyone who put fourth the effort couldmake it . Any time I heard something negative about the buisness, I always figured it was someone whodidnt make it and wasnt willing to admit to hisself that he just didnt put fourth the effort. <br /> Once I started reading Merchants of deception, I couldnt stop . I took Eric seriously because he wasnt just someone that just got in and got out(like me). He actually put fourth the effort and went up in the ranks. as I read the book , I related to alot of things that he experienced from going to functions and meetings , the mindsets of ppl. I have come to this conclusion.<br /> I am thankful that I didnt put fourth the effort as he did to go up the ranks. I figured I lost a couple of hundred dollars and a little time. Before I always would wonder what if I would have justdone what I was supposed to do I would be a rich and retired man today. But After reading this book, I realize this.<br /> I have made $100,000 last year at my J.O.B.(the going advertised rate for pearls and emeralds)and my job is no where near that demanding. they say (making your boss rich) Sounds like a boss is way better than a demanding upline that expects u to pay for expensive trips and use all your money that u made to be put back in the buisness. thanks Eric you have opened my eyes. That book was the most interesting book that I have ever read.hbaudeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08293668764403425713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-51729118697590831462009-06-19T17:43:44.312+05:302009-06-19T17:43:44.312+05:30Hey nidhi....
Good article for sure :)
But I don...Hey nidhi....<br /><br />Good article for sure :)<br /><br />But I dont agree fully though....of all the MLMs, I somehow dont find Amway to be that bad....this is cos their products are really good. When it launched in 1999 in India, my dad became a member and bought the kit. My mom really appreciated all the toiletries they gave then. The packing was awesome too. They were all concentrates and almost lasted for a year each. <br /><br />My dad dint continue as he thought it was not his cup of tea. So, we never used the product again but she appreciates it till date. I, personally do not mind paying for quality.<br /><br />I hate MLMs to the core and I've made my point clear on your blog earlier too. The biggest scamster is questnet by a mile. It makes you buy a coin you will never need. I dont actually mind the MLMs who are into FMCG. As far as I know , Amways pays you a commision on basis of volume of sales unlike questnet where you have to "recruit" other to make money. Even if you buy the products for self-use, its good enough right. They aren't ripping you off there?<br /><br />There are always the bad sides attached to MLMs and its mostly because of the ppl involved. The easiest way they can lure others into such business is by projecting it as get-rich-quick scheme. This brings the bad name to the entire community.<br /><br />Well, my advice is join the MLM only if you're interested in the products it offers and not for the monetary gain.Sidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01163011741408410381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-31441590424744390852009-01-22T18:05:00.000+05:302009-01-22T18:05:00.000+05:30Hi All,I have gone through the post. Products are ...Hi All,<BR/><BR/>I have gone through the post. Products are good no doubt about that. For the people who are doing this business. Some do it as a challenge some for Fun, some for earning money, some doing for Charity, Some Doing becasue they want to and they need to earn money extra apart from the primary source.<BR/><BR/>People working and earning. Not like anybody is cheating .. like in Chit busiiness..or any Fraudss....We all know what is RECESSIOn and ALL largest BANKS of US have be BANKRUPT...all share markets down..Jobs losted...People are on roads...But here people are making GOOD money and also they working HARD without investement....<BR/><BR/>It's people mentality that..They want to do something.,. apart from HARD WORK ..And also they don't want to INVEST...and once they earn enough and Feel that NO that was not good...<BR/><BR/>Still there are always Good and Bad about everything...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-33162325512837591532009-01-11T00:42:00.000+05:302009-01-11T00:42:00.000+05:30Amway has been hit and brought to book in the UK.I...Amway has been hit and brought to book in the UK.<BR/>I still think the products are great.<BR/>I will never have to buy a book cd or tape again from my up line.<BR/>sounds good to me.Kleeneze Cheltenhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03252653120627353457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-30317686339039419832008-07-30T17:37:00.000+05:302008-07-30T17:37:00.000+05:30@ RamakrishnaCan you please list those 10-12 compa...@ Ramakrishna<BR/><BR/>Can you please list those 10-12 companies for the benefit of our readers?Shrinidhi Handehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00875443161762278339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-41486717521099472402008-07-28T21:45:00.000+05:302008-07-28T21:45:00.000+05:30there are lot of people commenting on MLM network ...there are lot of people commenting on MLM network marketing business without knowing the indepth information about the business in the world or in india. the people who give some wrong informations about some companies must visit these companies personally rather than go by others openions. there could be around 2000 + such companies but it is for the general public to understand and to know how many of them are really good comapnies. there are only around 12-14 companies which are under IDSA.<BR/><BR/>if anybody needs more information, they can contact me on 09391053875.<BR/><BR/>p. ramakrishnaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-52742145226495361192008-07-27T16:13:00.000+05:302008-07-27T16:13:00.000+05:30They say -- "Help you friends" and the teach ways ...They say -- "Help you friends" and the teach ways to do that - "persuasive" ways.. if one aims at helping a friend, one shud share all the facts clearly and straight.. why does one need persuasive ways.. why do they advice such methods, dialogs and ways to convince another man.. to help another guy, the best way is "to share info and let him decide" and "not bias him so that he gets bound to accept what u want to say"... this basic contradiction in the means of success taught to distributors proves that its fishy and one is not helping the so-called friend but rather trying to cheat him the way he himself was cheated.. one who doesn't realize this needs to realize and those who realize that they were cheated and now they need to cheat thousands the way they were were cheated to earn money have lost ethics and morality and blinded by their hunger for money and the forceful motivational stuff being poured on them by the seminars.. by all meanings and definitions, its a cult who motivate people to live and die as per set of rules with no excuses.. thats makes things even worse, every man was born free and will always be free... so this "BUSINESS" shud just share and let the free men decide their needs and their steps if the "business" guys really mean to help somebody...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-28668996435471755902008-06-30T09:27:00.000+05:302008-06-30T09:27:00.000+05:30Chani,Thanks for sharing your experiences. I do no...Chani,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing your experiences. I do not wish to pass any judgement on quality of Amway products.<BR/><BR/>By and large agree with your view. But difference with share market and Amway is that in network marketing you pull others also into trap, often by misleading them. Those who enter the stock market are usually aware of the risks and have several options to minimize their losses. While MLM presentations are always misleading-saying everyone can become a diamond in no time, which is just not realistic.<BR/><BR/>Stock markets also give excellent returns in long run, MLM doesn't necessarily do that.<BR/><BR/>Yes, few who manage to get thousands of people under them make fortune-clearly at the cost of people below them.<BR/><BR/>Best wishes for your business.Shrinidhi Handehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00875443161762278339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-9783093848060997862008-06-29T10:08:00.000+05:302008-06-29T10:08:00.000+05:30I am an Amway Distributor and I was active in Netw...I am an Amway Distributor and I was active in Networking several years before. There are several aspects in this business. That is Networking, Selling and using the products. Its true thats Amway is not everyone's cup of tea. But cant you can say that regarding every business, job or way of making a living? As far as I am concerned I like Amway Products viz the Toileteris, Skin care and Nutrilite. Myself and my family have been using the products and also we sell the products to both near and dear ones and also to some people who are not so near and dear ones. In fact sometimes complete strangers have come to my office and asked for Amway products. I can confidently say that even some of the critics of Amway business have been using products from me and are quite satisfied with them. Its also true that a large chunk of AMWAY business is conducted through various groups viz Network 21, Brit, Winners International etc vide the books, CD's, Tapes and seminars but that is not a secret. This is known to one and all .The methodology of these groups keeps on changing according to the changing times. I have talked abouth this business and products with freinds in India as well as abroad. There are similar reactions everywhere. Almost everyone has tried the products one tiome or the other and mostly liked them . Many of the people appreciate the business and many do not like it at all. AMWAY has been a target of critisism from the very beggining and in my view is likely to be a target forever. Even I dont like going to the meetings or showing plans anymore but its equally true that I know some of the people who stuck to their guns and kept on doing the requisite things and got success eventually sooner or later. This perhaps is the secret of success in every spere of life. If you do not give up you are bound to succeed. Many of the AMWAY Distributors who are not successful in networking , eventually end up as product users and maybe sellers too. What is so sinister in this? People suffer more losses on the NIFTY and the SENSEX even after studying the scrips for long period of times. They loose whole fortunes.chanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03075120767727938692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-45990250313804232832008-04-21T17:42:00.000+05:302008-04-21T17:42:00.000+05:30True Ravi...True Ravi...Shrinidhi Handehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00875443161762278339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-25786279194826930502008-04-21T16:07:00.000+05:302008-04-21T16:07:00.000+05:30always there are people to become scapegoats....ev...always there are people to become scapegoats....even after knowing facts they want to try their badlucks! poor white coller foolish fellows!ಅರೇಹಳ್ಳಿ ರವಿhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02110263843995623986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-41026378351530548182008-04-21T10:29:00.000+05:302008-04-21T10:29:00.000+05:30@ Anon:Thanks for your comment. I agree with you, ...@ Anon:<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your comment. I agree with you, my review or that book is not going to change the world.<BR/><BR/>I agree Amway is in Business for long time, changing names, expanding and exploring new territories. Good, but can you please share the stats- how many million amway distributors are there in your country and how many of them have become millionaires? I believe that woould be around 2%, not more. The truth is, for you to gain 5 Rs someone else in the downline need to lose Rs 100...<BR/><BR/>Please disclosing your name and share the facts about biz and co that you think is right...<BR/><BR/>Thanks.Shrinidhi Handehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00875443161762278339noreply@blogger.com