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FIB - Scams 101
Re: If it walks like a duck......
Posted By: Dave In Response To: Re: If it walks like a duck...... (Greenjeans)
Date: Thursday, March 8, 2007, at 8:07 a.m.(pst)
>> Why is it that all the members of this "TEAM" sound exactly
>> the same word for word. Brainwashed? We all have seen and been though
>> enough of these to know better, If you haven't, don't. Read these posts,
>> research why do you think they do this in groups they find strength in
>> numbers and prey on the weak.Interestingly enough, all these negative "posts" are on websites that in fact promote their own form of networking businesses. I would be very suprised if any of the comments added up to a positive for any other type business at all . . .!
The National Companies concept for discount buying is in fact just that . . the difference is that they are willing to pay a referral fee to someone who helps add to the membership(now 500,000+)which then results in their ability to negotiate ever lower prices for goods and services we already are using. When was the last time Sam's or BJs or CostCo did that?
The reason folks are excited about Team National is simple: We ALL like to save $$$ and if in sharing that prospect, we can MAKE $$$ . . that IS exciting.
If you have a problem with ethics issues go to: www.dsa.org and click on "Code of Ethics" then check the membership for National Companies.
The bottom line is this: Team National is huge network of folks who are saving $$$ and sharing that idea with others. It IS NOT an MLM. It IS more closely aligned to the Real Estate or Insurance indusries where referral and residual $$$ is paid out for those willing to work for it. Very simple, but very scary to people whose minds are all locked up in traditional and linear thinking. And if something is scary to one, they WILL try to scare others . . .
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