Herbalife?????

Question

I am in very serious financial problem. Some guy introduced me to herbalife. I have decided to give it a go. My sponsor advised me that it only costs £75 to start the business and then there is nothing else to pay. He said I don't have to stock the products, so don't need to buy them first and then try to sell them. Do you have any information on the hidden costs? Is it like if I try really hard and smart, I can make money out of this business? Or if I have to spend money on the products first, and then sell it, which is not an option for my poor financial situation.
Do you know anything about this business and the costs?

Answer 1

I did it, and I got ripped off. I wouldn't do it if I were you. As I understand it you have to buy the first batch of products, the only order what you have already sold, but I don't trust them, as they do not live up to their word. I am a Vegan and it is not repeat not a Vegan product even though they say it is.

Answer 2

I suspect that because you were in a "very serious financial problem", you perhaps didn't ask enough questions or do enough background research before you made your initial investment. As with any business, you need to THOROUGHLY investigate it (in terms of costs, time, residual costs & income, etc) to make sure it's right for you. I know people who have made money from Herbalife; I also know people who have not! I have been approached several times over the years to do Herbalife, and my main criticism is that you're given the impression that all you do is sit back and watch the money roll in. But, IT IS A BUSINESS and, as with any business, you have to work hard to make it work.

Check the net for Herbalife sources; there are many that praise the system, and some that do not! I've included some links for you to follow, so good luck!

Answer 3

Hi Sarah,

Firstly, I am not involved with Herbalife in any way. Like all network marketing companies (it is NOT a pyramid scheme), there is some sort of initial payment involved. This make sense, as the company doesn't want loads of people to join, costing them money in literature, training, etc., only for the majority of them to fail at the first hurdle.
You will make money with this, but you simply have to persevere. Obviously, try and recommend the products to your nearest and dearest, first, but explore other avenues too, if you're serious. Consider hosting parties (may sound daft, but who'd have thought you could sell plastic containers at parties?)
Sell stuff, perhaps with your wholesale discount taken off, to shift them faster at car boot sales, or school fetes.

The key to network marketing is to persevere. It isn't a sprint, you won't make much money initially. It's a marathon, and all those who complete the course win.

Your sponsor has a vested interest in your success. Demand from them that they help you. If they don't, either report them to Herbalife, for not taking their sponsoring reSPONSORbilities seriously enough or, perhaps, latching onto another in your upline who's prepared to help you.

As an aside, if network marketing still appeals to you, I can send you a free DVD that explains the home business I've been in for over three years, with no obligation at all (feel free to use it as a drinks coaster if it's no use to you.) Just email me your details.

Regards, and good luck,

John Galvin.
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Answer 4

It's a pyramid scheme pure and simple. Only those at the top of the pyramid ever make any money. See this Wikipedia entry for more information on how they work:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyramid_scheme

Perhaps you would be better off selling Avon or Oriflame or doing Ann Summers parties where you actually make a proper comission?

It also reminds me of an interview from years ago where an Indian guy said he used "horrible life" shampoo. Then the guy said he had some on him. He produced a bottle of Herbalife and said "see - horrible life shampoo". Cracked me up.

Answer 5

You have to spend money on the products first.....dont ever get sucked into this. This is nothing but a typical pyramid scheme where the rich all the way at the top keep getting richer and you are at the bottom struggling to tell this stuff. Some guy tried getting me on Usana. Same sh*t. There are more of these.....such as Amway and Qixtar just to name a few. How do I know all this? cause I'm been approached so many times by these lowlives.

Answer 6

You need to check out this company on the Web. Lots of "bad press". Check out the guy who founded the company. Apparantly even he didn't believe in, or benefit from, his own products as its reported that he died fairly young of excessive drug use. Your "sponsor" makes $ for everyone he signs up and probably couldn't care less about your financial situation. DO NOT DO IT !

Answer 7

All the people I know who tried it where sorry in the end.

Answer 8

steer lear or you will lose a lot. its a no brainer my wife tried many years ago no good

Answer 9

forget it.
never ever think again one second about this company.
pls. and pls.