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thats useful, get the impression that even though this is not exactly a scam, nor is it illegal the reality is that very few people will make money. i remember from many years ago amway which was similar i think. i have found the explanation from the arbonne website of how to earn money and move up the various levels and frankly it would take a financial expert to understand it. it seems to me that if there are many levels of earning potential, which are depending in a large part on those on the levels below you to create an income, then this is a pyramid in all but name and various disclaimers and 'codes of ethics' are put in place so keep within the law. from the way this relative is raving about this, and the words and phrases she is using suggests to me some kind of brainwashing has maybe been going on here. i am almost tempted to go along with my brain in unwashable mode!!!