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.
If you only have five minutes:
- Do not pay during the pitch.
- Ask for written documents before another meeting or purchase.
- Compare any earnings claim with costs, refund rules, and cancellation deadlines.
If you are being pressured right now: You can pause the conversation without debating the opportunity. Ask for written documents, take time away from the pitch, and decide later.
- 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
Ask for these in writing:
- The current income disclosure or earnings statement.
- The compensation plan or business plan.
- A full first-year and recurring expense list.
- The refund, cancellation, subscription, and inventory return rules.
You can ask to read these away from the pitch before paying, ordering product, joining a subscription, attending a paid event, or contacting friends.
- 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.
Common costs to check:
- Product, samples, shipping, and taxes.
- Starter kits, renewal fees, websites, apps, or back-office tools.
- Training, events, tickets, travel, meals, lodging, and childcare.
- Advertising, giveaways, displays, packaging, or payment fees.
- Licensing, exam prep, background checks, or required continuing education.
- Unsold inventory and unpaid time.
Gross income is not the same as money kept after these costs.
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.
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Sources
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Company disclosure
Income Disclosure
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Regulatory public record
In the Matter of Amway Corporation, Inc., et al.
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Regulatory public record
1986 Annual Report
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Regulator guidance
Business Guidance Concerning Multi-Level Marketing
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