I hate to say that I told you so (OK I really like to say it), so, I told you so.  I have been talking about Amway/Quixtar product pricing since as a big issue (the biggest issue?) since 2003.

Now the UK authorities are talking about the same issues in this recent article.

TimesOnline:

(Mark Cunningham, QC, on behalf of John Hutton, the Secretary of State for
Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform):

Mr Cunningham said that the vast majority of products offered by Amway to its
agents were overpriced even before they were expected to add a further 20 to
25 per cent for retail
. “The unattractive pricing explains some the graver
vices that are at the centre of the winding-up application,” Mr Cunningham
said.

Update:

According to former high level Quixtar IBO,  Chuck Goetschel’s blog, Amway UK has already reduced prices on some products.  Here are some examples:

BODY SERIES™ Concentrated Liquid Hand Soap 250 ml

UK price: £1.75  was Retail £7.95


BODY SERIES™ Fresh Scent Deodorant and Anti-Perspirant Spray 200ml/130 g

UK price: £2.95 was Retail £6.50


BODY SERIES™ 3-in-1 Bar Soap 6 bars – 150 g

UK price: £4.50  was Retail £12.25


SA8 SOLUTIONS™ Pre-Wash Spray 400ml

UK  price: £1.65  was Retail £5.90


L.O.C. ™ Mini Wipes 4 travel packs each with 24 wipes

UK price: £4.25  was Retail £10.90


GREEN MEADOWS™ Air Freshener 150 ml

UK price: £1.25 was Retail £4.30


PURSUE™ Toilet Bowl Cleaner 750ml

UK price: £2.45  was Retail £5.50


L.O.C. ™ Plus SEE SPRAY Glass Cleaner 500 ml

UK price: £1.45 was Retail £5.85


L.O.C. ™ Plus Soft Cleanser 500 ml

UK price: £1.35 was Retail £5.80


AMWAY™ Wax Furniture Polish 400 ml

UK price: £1.45   was Retail £6.65


BODY SERIES™ Concentrated Liquid Hand Soap Refill 1 Litre

UK price: £5.95 was Retail £26.40