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My humble opinion : I would not recommend it to a friend business or product.
Product: At least the ones I tried were fine, some are toxic don't believe everything everyone tells you w/ regard to this Company and it's products...
Animal Testing: true but again I got in quite a tiff with some reps over this and all anyone has to do is contact PETA for the Copies of Original letters from the president/party involved that basically blew this into public light/knowledge
As far as the company itself, I always get the standard, "it's not the company it's the sales person representing the company....."
I feel that if a company is highly ethical as they claim, they better know who is representing them and what they are saying/claiming about the company and the product...
The Refund: you sign up and if not satisfied you get a refund,
I sent back unused unopened boxes and after three written requests, finally got a refund for all my investment so I guess they follow through with that end.
I do know friends that swear by it, but I guess it just feels slimy to me for some reason and if I am not the only one that gets this vibe, maybe there is something "wrong".
I personally like a lot of their products. I don't have a problem ordering 35 points per month. I use their cleaning products, some of their health and beauty products, and other products. I don't push the product nor do I have any desire to do the business end of it.
I have no knowledge of their products or business practices, but $35 a month is too much money for my budget.
I use Dr Bronners for cleaning. I paid $23 for a gallon 2 years ago and still have 1/3 of that left. That will be even less than $1 per month.
Baking soda, vinegar (not together LOL) and a little elbow grease are very cheap but get the job done well. All of the above mentioned things are non toxic. You could even brush your teeth with any of those, including the Dr Bronners. I believe that the Dr Bronners is not animal tested either.
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Stephanie, mom to my 3 girls (Alyssa '94, Lauren '99 & Lily '02)
Originally posted by TwiddleBritches That was one person who wrote that letter and if you look at Melaleuca's policies ( which I can fax you over by the way) you can see that its against policy to do those types of things, but since they are global they can not control nor babysit all of their marketing reps.
IMO the person who first posted the lie here (as well as all the reps who forwarded it and posted it elsewhere) are just as guilty. The marketing of this company disgusts me. I've noticed some of the reps to behave like they're in some sort of cult. My opinion is that it totally creepy and I'd stay far away.
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Kori,
Mom to Calvin 8, Nathan 6 & loving wife to Lance since '97
Its really not worth the investment. I joined back about 4 years ago and liked their products okay, but was told they were safe, etc. I have since found out some are toxic and they do animal testing.
Also, when I decided to cancel, they continued to ship autoship boxes for THREE MONTHS, even after I faxed my letter to them and called to discontinue.
I had to close my cc account to get them to stop charging, THEN they wouldn't send me a check for reimbursement. They said they would only credit the card that the shipments were charged to.
Anyhow, here I am 4 years later and Melaleuca STILL owes me money, over $100
Originally posted by TwiddleBritches The ladies from Amitys really invaded the poor family's life. Its interesting that when people see something on TV or in the paper or even a tabloid you dont so the same sort of invasive re-search.
Actually I do extensive research even before believing things on TV or in the paper and I don't read tabloids.
So... I didn't get involved in that mess, but I don't agree w/ the analysis that it was just this one situation.
My parents always used to say, "be sure, the truth will find you out." If you (general you, referring to anyone) make up a lie or even just twist the truth... well, it comes out eventually. To imply the ones in the *wrong* are those who seek out the truth is just not right.
Edited to add -- I was a member for a while, and when I couldn't afford it, they refused to cancel the account and sent two more shipments and charged me and it was a huge mess. They never would refund me either.
Last edited by Stargazer441 : 12-02-2004 at 07:43 PM.
My goodness... there is such a huge difference in opinions from everyone I have talked to - like someone had already said - you either love it or hate it.
I was curious because someone had approached me about the business end of it. I had heard of their products before and I think tried something of theire a while back too, but not enough to make a judgement and I wanted to find out everything I could before I wasted my time or hers.
I appreciate all the links and such - it looks like I have a lot more ground to cover than I thought... :-)
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Jill
Wife of Vic and happy Mommy of 3 - Ryan, Nathaniel and Rebecka
"There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." --Albert Einstein
Of course the people who are in it are going to sell you on it. That's how they make their money. I'd suggest talking to people who no longer are involved. Doesn't the fact that they don't let you cancel or refund your money scare you?
You may want to do some reading here - http://www.amitymama.com/vb/showthre...ht=Melale uca and I think we should bump that thread because it does have some important information and it will probably be pruned soon.
No woman's life was invaded because there WAS NO WOMAN!
A child did NOT die, so no one could be invaded. As soon as people started asking who the mother of the supposed deceased child was, no one would tell her name, state, or phone number. Because it was a LIE.
Lie.
The mama who posted it here had received it from her "higher up" which was just starting to happen all over the company.
Until some really concerned mamas got involved and helped to stop a horribly cruel rumor before it got even more out of hand.
If any woman anywhere had had a child die, no one would ever even consider adding to her grief.
But there was no death.
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Denise
Mama of three by adoption and birth (ages 18, 15 and 13)
Originally posted by norasmama Another great book on natural cleaners is "Clean House Clean Planet." She gives 100's of recipes for homemade cleaners that really work. And are a fraction of the cost of store-bought ones, let alone the ones from Melaleuca.
And when you make your own cleaners, you know what is in them. Mela does not disclose the ingredients in their products.
Would it be possible to post a few simple recipes here? I might be interested in making my own. Thanks!
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Melanie
You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. Jer. 29:13
The marketing of this company disgusts me. I've noticed some of the reps to behave like they're in some sort of cult. My opinion is that it totally creepy and I'd stay far away.
I feel the same way about all of these MLM'ish companies. I'm assuming its something of that sort. OK, sure it's nice to have a business that supports the family vs. buying from a large corporation, but I never really appreciated any of those things. I hated being invited to all the crappin candle parties and book parties and toy parties and tupperware parties and makeup parties and decoration parties and so on and so on. I could never do one of those things myself, just because I am not a salesperson. It always made me feel like the person was pimping themselves, suckering in all their friends and family, so they could make a couple of bucks and so the company could make a ton more. They count on the fact that everyone will feel 'obligated' to buy something. THEN they want you to sucker in all of YOUR friends and family and throw a party, and OOOOOH, you get a free candle!
I had a friend that was in gosh I forget the name, but it was a nasty MLM. They sold products as well, mostly to the people in the company. So basically they use you to make more money for them, and then sell you stuff you probably don't even need, for the sake of a 'good deal'. I hated what it turned her into for about a year there. They tried to suck us in, but we flat out resisted, and I'm glad we did, they lost money and faith in it afterwards. It was very cult-ish and kind of freaky the way they try to suck you in. Only the people at the top make the big $$, and they probably cackle at the thought of all the minions below them while they count their money.
I know I could get flamed for this, there are plenty of people here involved in these types of business opportunities. If it works for you, more power to you, but it's not for me.
Also they will not disclose their ingredients to anyone with the exeption of a large organization like a school for example. Their products are not no-toxic, heck, tea tree oil can harm you if ingested and a lot of their products contain it (hence the name Melaleuka).
I personally would not buy it or sell it.
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Single Mama to my Babies Christina 4/98, Adrian 6/01 and Dracos 6/04
The Bella mutt is 1 year old!!!
9 weeks old and one year old, respectively.
They never would refund me either.
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