Is anyone here familiar with Melaleuca Inc., both the products and the company? I would appreciate any info, good or bad, as I am considering joining this company. Thanks so much, from a former lurker only! Carla

-- Carla James (tfl4715@montana.com), August 11, 2001

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Response to Melaleuca

Oops - I should have looked at other threads first - looks like I might be sorry I asked!

-- cj (tfl4715@montana.com), August 11, 2001.

Response to Melaleuca

Hi Carla, Melaleuca Inc is just 25 miles from me. They really have grown in the past few years and they do employ a lot of people. I used to use some of the stuff and signed up as a distributor years ago, but that just isn't my thing. I thought the items were expensive and weren't all that great. Just my opinion though. I don't know anyone that uses it either, nor have I met anyone rich doing it either, maybe I just don't know the right people. They put on an incredible 4th of July celebration that attracts thousands every year to Idaho Falls, Idaho.

-- RNMOM (tegan@ida.net), August 11, 2001.

Carla, if you just need tea tree oil, you can purchase it for less than 5 dollars for 2 ounces at Wally World in the pharmacy section.

-- Annie Miller in SE OH (annie@1st.net), August 12, 2001.

Dear Carla, I am a registered nurse who uses most of the Melaleuca products. They are a real help to those who have allergies,asthma, and diabetes. Please feel free to e-mail me with any specific questions. Loretta

-- Loretta Van Riet (mwerks3@yahoo.com), August 12, 2001.

My friend Robin is a distributor - she doesn't sell for profit - she orders for herself and friends. I especially like the laundry detergent - it is great. I like the toothpaste also and pet shampoo, but I didn't care for the shampoo and conditioner or the dish detergent.

-- Linda Al-Sangar (alsangal@brentwood-tn.org), August 12, 2001.

Do you LIKE being a salesman? I had an opportunity to get involved with Melaleuca, but I remembered how it soured a true friendship when a friend got involved with Amway. I dont want my friends to think I am after their money when I call them up or stop in. Now, admittedly, I sell things from our homestead here. But that is different. I do not go looking for egg or milk customers; word of mouth is enough. I do have a sign out when egg production is high, to bring in more customers. But to become a salesman to my friends is the last thing I would do. My friends mean too much to me for that.

-- daffodyllady (daffodyllady@yahoo.com), August 12, 2001.

We used to order from the company, products were fine but rather costly. One thing I didn't like was that you had to buy a specific number of points each month, no matter what. This is basically the reason we quit because sometimes we just didn't need anything or didn't have the extra cash. I don't use many cleaning products anyways and most of the other products can be purchased for a lower price locally, (vitamins and etc) Most of the ingrdients were exactly the same but 1/2 the price. If you don't have easy access to stores and want to purchase from a mailorder company they are easy to deal with though.

-- Melissa (CMNORRIS@1ST.NET), August 12, 2001.

I have just started my own melaleuca business...I really like the products and want to work it as a business...my father works it as a business and makes 150,000 a year...I am not scared to tell my friends about it...because I am not trying to sell somthing in my mind...I have seen alot of good things from the products and think it would be a good opportunity for my friends as well as me.

-- Coe Krutsch (cybok_55@hotmail.com), February 28, 2002.

Good products but way too expesive. I just buy tea tree oil & use it straight or mix with creams or whatever as needed. Just don't use it on cats - it doesn't agree with them & can kill them.

-- Bonnie (stichart@plix.com), March 01, 2002.