Many people are easily attracted to new network marketing opportunities that claims to have miracle products. These people have the impression that with a new miracle product they are able to build a large network fast and be able to make a lot of money very quickly.
Beware of these opportunities that offers miracle products and promise enormous earnings. Just because someone makes a claim doesn’t mean it’s true. Ask the person who is sharing the opportunity to substantiate his claims with hard evidence.
Many occasions, these so called miracle products are of no or very little evidences to support the claims, it is only use to blend into a money making scam capitalizing on the network marketing excitements.
Example of scams that disguised as genuine network marketing opportunities is that they usually promise huge profits from investing into their program. The money is actually made from drawing new people into the scheme rather than actual retail sales of real products.
Many money making scam pretend to sell miracle products at highly mark up prices; they actually don’t live up to its value. Miracle beds, miracle stones, miracle numbers to enhance your personal fung-shui, the list are never ending and so many people actually believe in these crap.
An important benchmark for the industry is the Direct Selling Association or Network Marketing Association, check if they are meeting the local legal requirements, which may indicate the sincerity of the company long term engagement in the industry.
After you have investigated the company, take a look at the miracle product and ask yourself the following:
- Why would someone want to pay so much to buy this miracle product?
- Is it really unique, does it really work and of value to the customer?
- Is it something lots of people would buy and use so you have a large number of potential buyers?
- Is it something people need to buy on a regular basis?
- Is this something seasonal or will it only be a one time purchased product?
Never sign up or buy any of these miracle products in an opportunity meeting or any other high pressure sales talk. Always insist on taking your time to think it over before making any decision. Do your homework; ask someone who is more knowledgeable in this field as these products are usually not cheap because they expect you to pay for a miracle.
Be wise and be truthful to yourself. Don’t be deceived by others and be taken in for a ride. Just because someone claims that a certain product will save the world, even if you are convinced, can you convince others to believe you?
“Everything that deceives may be said to enchant” – Plato
True . Miracle products which are not allowed to be sold thru the retail channel should not be allowed to be sold via direct selling .
the local regulatory authorities should have a close watch at the direct selling companies within their jurisdiction.
this is an industry which if regulated properly will provide earning opportunity to majority of the world population with giving all a fair opportunity to earn a decent living.