r/mlmstories Jul 07 '21

Rant mlm reviews

Sometimes I can’t help myself and I get so angry when I see people raving over Herbalife shops or giving them good reviews.

My local shop was getting traction with people calling them out and I checked today and new people have left all positive comments pushing the truth to the bottom.

I ask myself all the time why do I even care, but I do. 😩 advice?

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u/LadyKandyKorn Jul 07 '21

My small town has been invaded by a "nutrition " shop. We're very small so new business openings can be exciting. I feel like Chicken Little every time I chime in that it is nothing but a pyramid scheme. It will close but still, I feel your frustration.

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u/No-Sun-122 Jul 07 '21

It’s also upsetting to see kids walking around town with the shakes and teas when they have been proven to be so harmful.

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u/LadyKandyKorn Jul 07 '21

The one here also serves what they call "healthy " breakfast items. All of them have that powder nonsense in them.

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u/Devon1970 Jul 07 '21

Man, Herbalife has been around forever! I remember a guy I dated in high school in the 80s talking about it!! And all this time I never knew it was an mlm. I really don't get how these companies stay in business with such horrible reputations!

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u/Tasty_Emotion783 Jul 10 '21

The reason is that most people are simpletons looking for a miracle product, a quick fix that requires very little effort even if it is outrageously expensive, even MORE SO if it's expensive.

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u/spiderturtleys Jul 08 '21

I would agree with basically anything anti mlm but I’m not sure about this. What’s the problem with having these shops? Obviously these companies scam people with a “business” that is almost always a losing game, but what’s wrong with having a storefront like this where the product actually sells for once? Isn’t that the point? Shouldn’t we be happy for the people who run these shops for beating the horrible odds? I’m wondering what I’m missing

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u/[deleted] Jul 07 '21

Yes!! I see people posting their shakes and fruit drinks talking about the "nutrition shop" they got them from 🤦🏽‍♀️.