Does anyone sell/invest Arbonne?

[mickeysgal]

What are people doing to Arbonne out there!!???? It's such a good company with something for everyone!

Sally

Sally,

I have to agree, some of the products that I tried were fantastic. That said, though, I was put through the "be a consultant for $2500" speech. The person that approached me was a mom that I knew here in town. She never was ultra friendly with me to begin with, but became very friendly when she wanted me to try the products. I guess it was the superficial show that was put on by her that she considers me a friend and that even if I don't go this route, they'll be no hard feelings and that she'd still be my friend. She hasn't spoken to me since. She's waved, when I see her at school, but where did that "friendship" go?

I think its the falseness that people take offense most of all. The promises of riches, that the product simply sells itself, etc. I don't have those kind of friends that could afford being a consultant - they simply don't have that kind of money. I also refuse to use my friendships that way. I think it drives a rift in the friendship.

I returned the kit. For those that want the kit, check ebay. I could get the kit cheaper there - if I really wanted it.

 

[MickeyMouseGal]

I returned the kit. For those that want the kit, check ebay. I could get the kit cheaper there - if I really wanted it.

The 'kit' that's what she called it. A client of mine (I'm in the medical field) came into the office and gave me the kit to 'try'. There was no talk of money or purchasing it, just to 'try'. Then, a week later, she called to ask how I liked it. I told her that I really hadn't used hardly any of it (I was on medication at the time for eczema and didn't want to mix products). She continued with her sales pitch, and then informed me that I owed her $260 for the 'kit'! Instead, I aksed her to come pick it up. It was a horribly deceptive sales trick, and I'm sorry... but it was a really bad first impression.

 

[Cyndirella]

Sounds like you had some shady Arbonne consultants!! I am not a distributor but just started using the products a couple of months ago. My consultant is wonderful...she gave me lots of free samples in the beginning and didn't even charge me full price when I bought the anti-aging set (she gave me the 35% off I will get if I sign up for an account). She gave me some materials about becoming a consultant but didn't push it on me at all.

I love the products, they have made such a difference in my skin.

 

[Jynohn]

Wow - we have TONS of products for under $20! Our entire makeup line is under $20 per products - our eye pencils are $10. Which foot creme did you have for $40?? The Pampermint set? Our Basics Foot creme is about $14. We have Aromatherapy lotions for $18.50, and body washes for $16.50.

AHHHHHHHH :angry

What are people doing to Arbonne out there!!???? It's such a good company with something for everyone!

Sally

Yes, it was the Pampermint set that I bought. I wish I had known that there were less expensive products offered. All that was demonstrated at the party I went to were the skin care lines that were close to $300 for the set. I was not even given a catalog to browse through some of the other products. I had only planned to spend about $20 because I didn't need any products at the time and was only going to be polite, but I left feeling cheap for "only" spending $40!

I'm glad to hear that this party wasn't typical for Arbonne. I just had a hard time fathoming how consultants could keep getting new business with such an expensive line.

 

[MosMom]

Not a consultant but the baby diaper creme is the best I've ever used. My son used to get horrible diaper rash and we tried many things to help. Even a special creme mixed up by our pharmacist and even that didn't work. The Arbonne diaper creme worked like a champ.

I didn't buy any of the skin care products so I can't comment on those.

 

[jaimee1024]

I like their body lotion. My friend gave it to me for my birthday. She sells Arbonne. Unfortunately it seems to me that the people I know who are Arbonne consultants are much more intent on getting me to become a consultant than they are in getting me to buy the product. This is what makes it seem like a pyramid scheme to me. When somebody immediately starts giving me a lecture on how much money I can make if I start selling their product my guard immediately goes up. It tells me that they don't make their money off of the product itself, they make it off recruiting others to sell it. Eventually, there won't be many "customers" left because everyone will be consultants. I also wonder why the product is so expensive if the whole purpose of it being a home based business is to cut out the overhead or the "middleman" so to speak. Nope...I don't mind getting it as a gift, but I won't be a customer until I can buy it over the counter at a much cheaper price.

 

[sorchamac]

That's a shame - that is certainly not how we are trained. We have a whole Arbonne University online that helps with how to present the products. It is stupid to try to hit up someone with a $266 bill for products, and they are certainly supposed to make it clear that this is just a trial, usually for 3 days. And you should never have to pay retail unless you want to - the wholesale account at 35% off is such a good deal - and we all like a good deal.

 

[sorchamac]

I'm glad to hear that this party wasn't typical for Arbonne. I just had a hard time fathoming how consultants could keep getting new business with such an expensive line.

Well, the anti-aging line is phenomenal, and people actually thank me for introducing it to them. It can really make a huge difference in how your skin feels and looks, especially if you are only using soap and water now. But you never have to buy the whole set - you can always just buy pieces.

I hate it that people are being so pushy about selling whole sets. Arbonne is so awesome, and people aren't getting the real picture about it.

 

[sorchamac]

I also wonder why the product is so expensive if the whole purpose of it being a home based business is to cut out the overhead or the "middleman" so to speak. Nope...I don't mind getting it as a gift, but I won't be a customer until I can buy it over the counter at a much cheaper price.

You never will be able to buy the same quality as Arbonne at a cheaper price over the counter. The reason it is somewhat more expensive (and it really isn't with the wholesale account) is because of the high quality ingredients that are used. There is NO Mineral oil (baby oil) and no animal byproducts in any Arbonne products. Those are the cheap fillers that you find in 90% of the products in the drugstore. They are incredibly cheap ingredients to use, but their only function is to take up space in the bottle. They feel greasy and lay on top of your skin and don't really do what you hoped they would. Do you have a "cosmetic graveyard"? A place in your closet full of products that you used for a while and then didn't like? I know I used to. They were cheap to buy, but they are expensive if they are just sitting on your shelf not being used, and you go and buy something else in hopes that it will work better. I don't have that problem anymore.

 

[mickeysgal]

You never will be able to buy the same quality as Arbonne at a cheaper price over the counter.

Sally, I've seen Arbonne on Ebay at more reasonable prices. How can that be? Just curious. When I was considering the kit, I checked ebay and it was significantly cheaper (albeit still expensive) than purchasing it for $265 from the lady who was trying to get me to be a consultant.

 

[sorchamac]

Sally,

I also refuse to use my friendships that way. I think it drives a rift in the friendship.
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I can see what you mean. I was concerned about this too when I started. That's why my approach is very low key. I offer them the three day free trial, and explain all the options for buying at a discount. I offer them $100 of product for free if they host a party (even if only one person comes), with the potential to earn more, and free samples and gifts for hosting. Most people have been very cool with it. Many, many have actually Thanked me for introducing them to Arbonne, because they love their products so much, and enjoy being able to get them at a discount. A very good friend of mine was able to get the whole $266 kit for $40 because of the very successful party she had, and at the party I gave everyone a discount for ordering. Everyone was happy, and hopefully I will have repeat customers.

I know I'm writing alot, I just want everyone to know that Arbonne is NOT a pyramid scheme, it's a great company with great products and a great business opportunity that involves hard but rewarding work . Nothing worthwhile is ever easy.

Sally

 

[sorchamac]

Sally, I've seen Arbonne on Ebay at more reasonable prices. How can that be? Just curious. When I was considering the kit, I checked ebay and it was significantly cheaper (albeit still expensive) than purchasing it for $265 from the lady who was trying to get me to be a consultant.

I actually can't understand the whole ebay thing myself. The very very cheapest I can buy a kit for is about $150. Yet some people are selling them for $130 on ebay. I can't understand how they are making money.

When you buy the entire kit as your first purchase as a consultant, there are so many perks that you actually end up with about $476 worth of product for $254 with tax and shipping. And you get a money back guarantee. I wouldn't recommend buying on ebay, as it is strictly forbidden by our consultant agreement, so whoever is repeat selling on ebay is not an ethical person.

 

[Calliaz]

IMO, Arbonne is just another "Get your Friends and Relatives to Buy Crap" scheme. I joined as a rep in order to get a good discount on some products I was buying. I saved more than I paid to join and was able to get some future discounts. I have no plan to sell the stuff.

I've never heard of investing in the manner you describe and would be very wary of it. I would guess that you would be financing a particular consultant or group of consultants and if they did not perform well you could lose your shirt.

 

[mickeysgal]

When you buy the entire kit as your first purchase as a consultant, there are so many perks that you actually end up with about $476 worth of product for $254 with tax and shipping.

Yes, you're right, I remember that from her speech. If you felt that you really needed all those products, then this certainly was a nice deal (if you can afford it). What I found was that I liked some of the products but not all of them in the kit. I will say I loved the night creme.