Question
What is an MLM starter kit?
What to do next:
- Ask in writing whether the kit is required and what is refundable.
- Find out what new participants usually buy after the kit.
- Wait until you have the refund terms in hand before paying for a kit.
Why this matters
The important questions are whether the kit is required, whether it is refundable, and whether more purchases are commonly expected after the kit.
A low initial price can still lead to recurring costs if tools, product, subscriptions, or events are treated as normal.
Questions to ask before joining
- Is the starter kit required to participate?
- What exactly is refundable if I leave?
- What do typical new participants buy after the starter kit?
Related recruiting phrases
Helpful next pages
- Someone pitched me an MLM. What should I do?
- Before You Join an MLM
- Before You Pay
- Documents to request before joining an MLM
- MLM expense worksheet
- Scripts you can use
Sources
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Regulator guidance
Multi-level Marketing Businesses and Pyramid Schemes
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Regulator guidance
Business Guidance Concerning Multi-Level Marketing