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Posted on September 1, 2008 by Camie Ibara | Posted under   Internet and Businesses Online


Market America Scam: The Things You Did Not Know



Market America was born as a product brokerage, whose main line of activity was mass customization. It was built by James Ridinger back in 1992, in Greesnboro, North Carolina and many people were involved. The philosophy of "unfranchise" that stood at the base of their concept, was related to being able to enjoy the benefits of a franchise, but without paying any fees.

The pyramid effect

If you know what network market is, then you get close to what Market America was dealing with. As new members were recruited for the unfranchise, they were encouraged to bring other people into the system, as well, and make them invest their money, too.

This is how they designed the business to work. Each member was required to have two new people in their business, and buy products of 200 BV worth, and then remain on what was called transfer buy for 50BV to 150BV for the next months. To get an idea about the BV and what it stands for, 100$ equals 80 BV. Your points will be gathered only if your business grows, as well. If people that you brought into the system buy, at their turn, you will get checks for the spending they will make.

Imagine the sums of money that had to be spent on Market America plan. You will not get to qualify your business unless you are willing to spend about 350$ - 1000$ on products. This will not stop here, as you must buy business materials each month, which is another dollar spent. The system of BVs may get you confused, but this only means that you have to buy and buy every month, so you keep yourself in the business.

Your business is qualified when you spent enough money on products and other materials. The two people that you need to recruit come into play now. You will have a sponsor to help you with your recruiting process. They will suggest you to make a list with two hundred people you know, and then ask them to come to some presentations that they have. You will start moving things, once you convince these people that the business is worth working on.

How does the system generate income? Here is a simple calculation that can get things clear for you. You will need to generate some residual income. Your recruited people must have gathered 1200 BV each, if you want to make a profit of $300. The nest level means doubling the points, for the same residual income and so on, the cycle is repeated for five times in total, after which you get to start all the process all over again.

If the little pyramid you started to build has about 100 people and they are spending their money on the products that are being sold, then you will see how you can make $1500 as a residual income, when those people spend $12000.

Many believe in this multi level marketing system. Market America is just one of the programs that can deliver. Now, thinking about how much money can be made, bringing 100 people into the program, convincing them to spend cash on products, and that only for $1500 does not sound like an incredibly good deal. Still, there are people that think that investing in this program is worth their while.



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