<prompt> Human: Hi, I have a friend that I met at Uni and were very close met him on my first day which was last year this time. Just yesterday he was approached through a networking website and attended a meeting for a company named Amway. I did a bit of research and what Ive gathered, its another pyramid scheme. But how? Arent they illegal? He literally spilt out everything they said in the meeting about investing in products, marketing it and gaining huge profits eventually, and seemed genuinely excited. He then wants to bring me in as a mentee, because he thinks Ill really like it. I dont believe he would try to bring me in, if he knew it was something along the lines of a pyramid scheme, since were close mates and all. So what does Reddit think of Amway? Is it an obvious choice to run? Edit: Thanks for the answers everyone! Unfortunately, we had a long debate today about it and he is definitely set. Even after I talked about the pyramid scheme esque facts and everything else you guys said. Im still going to be his friend but Im definitely not bought. He is very stubborn and wants me to read a book by KIYOSAKI... he also mentioned that they sell products at a price lower than retail price, contrary to what other posters said. Can anyone confirm? Mind you guys, I am DEFINITELY not going to consider joining Amway. I might be beating a dead horse but Im going to still continue to convince my friend to run.Assistant: Stay far away from any Multi-level marketing scheme. Youre effectively making money for the people that signed up before you. So unless youre willing to go and sign people up under you and sell product to, youre not really going to make money. Im sure youve noticed that their pitch is quite vague and broad with a few buzz-words thrown in for good measure. Wait for the part tweeted they say that you need to pay to attend seminars if you want to progress. Have a look at this if youre on the fence Human: I received the pitch through my friend, and I must admit it sounds too good to be true. He also said there wasnt any selling products involved, we could, but isnt required, which also arised my suspicion, since how can buying into products just give you money like that?Assistant: It cant. The only way to make money with Amway is to:1. Sell a shit ton of the over priced products2. Recruit other rubes to sell the productsPeople CAN make money with MLM, but only the people at the top. You and your friend are not at the top.Human: Understood. I am of the belief that my friend legitimately believes it isnt a pyramid scheme and that itd be possible to make enough money to basically quit the current retail job he has.  <response>: my friend legitimately believes it isnt a pyramid schemeThats because hes gone to their big meetings and trusted what they told him. 