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Re: questions on Melaeuca

Posted By: Sandi Bowman
Date: Thursday, October 26, 2006, at 9:45 a.m.(pst)

Even if I liked their products, which I do not, I wouldn't buy them and here's why. The trees that these products are sourced from grow very rapidly and are, in essence, giant weeds when out of their native environment.

People thought they'd get rich by growing them, since they grow so fast, so they imported some into Florida and other places. Imagine their distress when they discovered just how damaging those trees are to the environment where they have no natural controls. They are so aggressive (their roots grow so far and so fast, they're almost impossible to get rid of) they destroyed, wholesale, fruit groves, mangroves and habitat for everything from native birds to crocodiles...not to mention the economic impact on fruit growers and other agricultural efforts. Buy their products? Never!

Sandi Bowman

> My wife got into that sub-group that required monthly orders for
> "personal-use" and the product is ok as long as you don't
> dislike the smell/flavor like me (she loves it). That sub-group had
> unrealistic demands for staying a member when they were "catering to
> the people who only want to buy the stuff, not sell any." How on
> earth could we use up at minimum $30 (at 30% below retail, auto random
> order by credit card if you don't order) worth of cleaning, health, and
> beauty products each and every month (well, now with 4 kids we
> "could" but that's not the point)? It's been nearly 3 years and
> we still have a few unopened vials of lip balm and maybe some bar soap
> hidden somewhere.

> Yes, it is an MLM but the main company is on the up and up from everything
> I've seen. It is a rare case of being based on the products (as it
> "should" be). If you've never actually smelled/tasted Melaleuca
> then you should get some samples before you decide to try to sell it. It
> has a "unique" quality that is very potent. That will limit your
> market as most people desire mild products. I don't know if they still
> make the toothpaste but I still heave when I think of that flavor.

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