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to: Gregory Bradley
from: Rod Speed
date: 1995-05-26 09:34:14
subject: Pyramid

RS> Very simple really, few are actually getting the vast
RS> bulk of their income from the pyramid structure.

GB> But according to your earlier post, if it was POSSIBLE it was illegal.

Nope, never said that.

RS> And the Netcon pathetically bogus scheme of buying a single item from
RS> the catalog per month to try to fake away the fact the vast bulk of
RS> the money you are getting is from the pyramid structure doesnt qualify.

GB> I don't know (and don't particularlly want to) the ins and outs
GB> of the Netcon scheme but, unless the pyramid is limited to no
GB> more than about six levels, it WOULD be classed as a pyramid.

Pity the law doesnt say that about the 6 levels.

GB> Also, if everyone in the structure is trying to make money on $20
GB> worth of product each sold, then NOBODY is going to be a millionaire :-).

Yes, pyramid marketing schemes never make real money except
for those who get in early and proceed to shaft the dummys
who get in later. Thats why they were made illegal.

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