Company-specific checklist
Someone pitched me Amway. What should I ask?
If someone invited you to an Amway meeting or business presentation, you can slow the decision down and ask for written information first.
Short answer: Before joining Amway or buying product for the opportunity, ask for the current income disclosure, compensation plan, expense list, and refund or buyback rules.
Do this first:
- Do not pay during the first conversation.
- Ask for the documents listed below.
- Use a script if you need more time.
Documents to request before paying
- The current U.S. income disclosure.
- The compensation plan and rules of conduct.
- A list of common first-year and recurring expenses.
- The written refund, cancellation, subscription, and inventory buyback rules.
Questions to ask in writing
- Does the income disclosure show net income after expenses or earnings before expenses?
- What percentage of comparable new participants received no payment during the reporting period?
- What costs are described as optional but commonly expected for people pursuing the opportunity?
- Can I review the documents before another meeting or purchase?
What this does not prove
Being invited to review Amway does not prove anything improper about the company or the person who contacted you. It is a reason to ask for written facts before spending money.
Read next
- Amway company page
- Amway income disclosure reading guide
- Someone pitched me an MLM. What should I do?
- Before You Pay
- Need words to say? Use these scripts.
Sources
- Income Disclosure, Amway United States , 2025 . Accessed 2026-06-14. Support type: Company disclosure.
- In the Matter of Amway Corporation, Inc., et al., Federal Trade Commission . Accessed 2026-06-14. Support type: Regulatory public record.
- Business Guidance Concerning Multi-Level Marketing, Federal Trade Commission , 2024 . Accessed 2026-06-14. Support type: Regulator guidance.
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