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.
(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
BODY SERIES™ Fresh Scent Deodorant and Anti-Perspirant Spray 200ml/130 g
BODY SERIES™ 3-in-1 Bar Soap 6 bars – 150 g
SA8 SOLUTIONS™ Pre-Wash Spray 400ml
L.O.C. ™ Mini Wipes 4 travel packs each with 24 wipes
GREEN MEADOWS™ Air Freshener 150 ml
PURSUE™ Toilet Bowl Cleaner 750ml
L.O.C. ™ Plus SEE SPRAY Glass Cleaner 500 ml
L.O.C. ™ Plus Soft Cleanser 500 ml
AMWAY™ Wax Furniture Polish 400 ml
BODY SERIES™ Concentrated Liquid Hand Soap Refill 1 Litre
