Amway Corporation is a huge conglomerate that was founded in 1959 by Rich DeVos and Jay Van Andel.  It’s a private company with annual sales of nearly seven billion dollars.  Amway Corporation has separate, but attached organizations, such as Dexter Yager’s, International Dreambuilder’s Association, Quixtar, a2k, and Amivo.  Quixtar is the Internet-based branch which operates Amway’s North American business.  Amivo operates in Europe and a2k in Australia.  Amway Corporation was one of the first multi-level marketing companies.

Amway Corporation markets more than 450 products around the globe.  They encourage those who join them as a seller of their products to build a sales team that will be supported by the huge company.  For many years Amway Corporation has been accused of being a pyramid scheme, but it continues happily on its way, selling billions of dollars of products each year.  That fact alone says that the products are valued by customers who use them.  The charges of being a pyramid scheme have never been proven in a court of law. 

Amway agents are encouraged to sell the products (cleaners and other products for the home and body) to friends and relatives.  They are also encouraged to recruit new agents whose sales provide further income to the recruiting agent.  Promoting positive thinking and loyalty to the Amway Corporation is a big part of the company’s training effort.  The biggest money-makers are the books, brochures, and tapes that are sold to the agents and potential agents.

Research has shown that only 19% of the products are purchased by non-Amway affiliates.  The rest is sold to the agents themselves.  The Federal Trade Commission has required Amway to put labels on all the products stating that 54% of the agents do not earn anything, and the rest make an average commission of $65.00 per month.  This is a prediction that does not indicate you will have much success.

Here is a review, done by David Alexander, a Canadian, who rates Amway Corporation 1 star on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best.

“This organization could make you believe they are the second coming. Anyone who would believe a word out of any Amway dealer’s mouth needs to have their head checked. Ask any Amway distributor to show you a tax return and I bet you they will give you some excuse. No one in this distributorship makes money except a handful of people at the top. The likes of Dexter Yeager and Zack Walters. {sic}

If any of you are considering joining or know of anyone in Amway, download the free book on the internet called "merchants of deception" and I'm sure you will reconsider your decision. My opinion this company is dangerous, because it is almost like a cult.”

Here is another review, done by Sean, from Virginia, who rates Amway 5 stars on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best.

“Amway, now Quixtar in the U.S. is the best business opportunity out there today and it has been for years. The initial investment is very small considering what you will achieve down the road.

You have first hand help when you need it, not just a package someone sends you in the mail so that you can get rich in the real estate market or provide help over the phone at a "small cost".

You don't have to believe me; check it out for yourself. Don't just search internet sites from people who quit the business because they were doing something unethical. Search what the FTC says about Amway-Quixtar. I only wish I would have seen this years ago!”

One great review and one poor review for the Amway Corporation, who knows where the truth lies?  This is an honest company.  Use your best judgment whether it is the right one for you.