Avon Products Informative - Avon, nothing more then a pyramid scheme, check it out

Posted by Starlord on 2010-01-09:

OP is singing sour grapes. I have known several women who made a nice income selling Avon. States that managers could sell swamp land. Has she stopped to consider that maybe sales is not her forte? Not everybody is cut out fro sales. I sold books and pots and pans when I was very much younger, and my manager always had a $100 bill pinned to the inside of the vest of his 3 piece suit. I did okay, but so much of it involved lying to people I left after a year or so. If you can't sell, don't blame the managers. Oh, and the reason they don't pay payroll taxes is because you are not employed by Avon, you are an independent contractor. Buck up and take responsibility for yourself.

Posted by LadyScot on 2010-01-09:

There are direct sales people who make lots and some who make beans. I make carrots at Party Lite. Just because YOU couldn't make it work doesn't mean it is a scheme. You get what you put in.

Posted by raven2002 on 2010-01-09:

I have tried Avon, Mary Kay, Partylite, Tupperware and pampered Chef. The all work on the same basic premise, yes. The more people you have under you, the more you make.

However, based on my numbers alone, I made the most with Mary Kay. That venture also took the most time, effort, tracking, etc on my part.

They all disclose everything up front, too. I agree with Lady. You get what you put in. Sure it depends on how saturated the market is in your area, whether you choose to sell on ebay (most of these companies forbid this, but folks do it anyway_, etc. Ultimately, its up to you how much you make.

Posted by madconsumer on 2010-01-09:

ALL avon reps are self employeed. your self is responisible for all taxes due. books and demos items can be declared as business expenses.

Posted by bearkatkitten on 2010-01-09:

Avon a pyramid scheme? Hardly. I know a couple of ladies that make quite a living off of being an Avon lady. It's not for everyone. I've also happened to know other people that have failed miserably at being an Avon lady. It all depends on where you live, who you know, and what type of skill you have in being able to sell products. If, OP, you're not making any sales take a look at yourself, not at the company.

Posted by laklisa on 2010-02-11:

I don't know how much my cousin makes from selling Avon, but I know she has good support between me, my mom and her mom!