Today, Direct Sales Companies offer an alternative to MLM Companies. Direct Sales Companies and MLM Companies often have a similar structure in that they use multi-level commission structure and there are often other similarities. Direct Sales Companies however, do not wish to be labeled as MLM or Network Marketing Companies as those terms are considered to be passee.
The Direct Selling Association offers memberships to companies who adhere to ethical guidelines that consumers apprecaite. For convenience, member companies are listed below.
The DSA defines Direct Selling as follows:
Direct Selling is the sale of a consumer product or service, person-to-person, away from a fixed retail location. These products and services are marketed to customers by independent salespeople. Depending on the company, the salespeople may be called distributors, representatives, consultants or various other titles. Products are sold primarily through in-home product demonstrations, parties and one-on-one selling.
DSA's 2000 Direct Selling Public Attitude Tracking Survey, conducted by Burke Marketing Research, assessed public attitudes toward the direct selling industry. This study updates the findings of an earlier DSA study conducted by Wirthlin Worldwide (1997). Data from both surveys indicate that direct selling remains a vibrant marketing method that engenders considerable loyalty among its representatives and customers. Recent marketing innovations such as use of the Internet and mall kiosks, while less prevalent than traditional direct selling approaches, are gradually increasing in importance.
Direct Sales Company Listing
| Company Name | Products or Services | Sales Strategy | Compensation Plan |
Nutritional Supplements |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Giftware, Home Accessories/Decor |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Jewelry |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Internet Services, Utilities, Telecommunications Services |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Weight Management, Nutritional Supplements, Health/Fitness/Wellness, Skincare |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Vacuum Cleaners, Air Filters/Air Filtration Systems, Homecare |
Person-To-Person |
Single Level |
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Nutritional Supplements |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Health/Fitness/Wellness |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Business/Commercial, Health/Fitness/Wellness, Internet Services, Personal Care, Skincare, Nutritional Supplements |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Haircare, Skincare, Weight Management, Nutritional Supplements |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Business/Commercial, Home Technology, Homecare, Nutritional Supplements, Personal Care |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Skincare, Cosmetics, Nutritional Supplements, Aromatherapy |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Home Accessories/Decor |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Brokerage Services, Mortgage Services, Real Estate Services |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Cosmetics, Skincare |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Cosmetics, Fragrances, Giftware, Home Accessories/Decor, Nutritional Supplements, Skincare, Personal Care |
Person-To-Person |
Single Level |
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Baby Products |
|
Multi Level |
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Jewelry, Home Accessories |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Internet Services, Telecommunications Services |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Educational Materials |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Personal Care, Skincare |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Nutritional Supplements |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Books, Educational Materials, Software/Computers |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Water Filters, Air Filters/Air Filtration Systems, Crystal/China, Tableware, Cutlery |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Single Level |
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Travel |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Giftware, House and Kitchenwares |
|
Multi Level |
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Fashion Accessories |
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Single Level |
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Home Accessories/Decor |
Party Plan |
Single Level |
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Clothing, Fashion Accessories |
Party Plan |
Single Level |
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Animal/Pet Care, Autocare, Business/Commercial, Haircare, Health/Fitness/Wellness, Internet Services, Nutritional Supplements, Personal Care, Telecommunications Services, Water Treatment Systems |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Fashion Accessories, Giftware, Jewelry |
Party Plan |
Single Level |
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Photography/Photo Processing |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Aromatherapy, Audio/CDs/Cassettes, Candles/Candle Accessories, Fragrances, Personal Care, Skincare |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Photo Albums/Supplies/Cameras |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Cutlery, House and Kitchenwares |
Person-To-Person |
Single Level |
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Personal Care, Aromatherapy, Candles/Candle Accessories, Haircare, Homecare, Homeopathics, Skincare |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Cookware |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Clothing, Fashion Accessories |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Security Systems/Devices |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Single Level |
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Books, Educational Materials, Software/Computers, Toys/Games, Videos |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Educational Materials |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Cosmetics, Fragrances, Haircare, Skincare |
Person-To-Person |
Single Level |
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Air Filters/Air Filtration Systems, Nutritional Supplements, Personal Care, Water Treatment Systems, Health/Fitness/Wellness, Skincare, Weight Management |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Personal Care, Skincare |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Jewelry, Health/Fitness/Wellness |
|
Single Level |
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House and Kitchenwares, Personal Care Products, Cleaning Products |
Party Plan |
Single Level |
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Food/Beverage, Giftware, Tableware |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Financial Services |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Jewelry, Fashion Accessories |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Books |
|
Multi Level |
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Jewelry |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Single Level |
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Nutritional Supplements, Weight Management |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Single Level |
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Food/Beverage, Nutritional Supplements, Oral Hygiene, Personal Care, Skincare, Weight Management |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Homecare, House and Kitchenwares, Personal Care |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Garden Accessories, Home Accessories/Decor |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Financial/Investment Services |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Jewelry |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Nutritional Supplements |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Food/Beverage, Haircare, Health/Fitness/Wellness, Homecare, Nutritional Supplements, Personal Care, Skincare, Weight Management, Water Treatment Systems |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Candles/Candle Accessories |
Party Plan |
Single Level |
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Air Filters/Air Filtration Systems, Food/Beverage, Health/Fitness/Wellness, Nutritional Supplements, Oral Hygiene, Personal Care, Water Treatment Systems, Weight Management |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Books, Religious Books/Gifts |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Garden Accessories, Health/Fitness/Wellness, Plants/Foliage |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Air Filters/Air Filtration Systems |
Person-To-Person |
Single Level |
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Nutritional Supplements, Personal Care, Weight Management, Cosmetics |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Books, Educational Materials, Toys/Games |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Giftware, Home Accessories/Decor |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Single Level |
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Food/Beverage |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Home Accessories/Decor |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Health/Fitness/Wellness |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Cookware, Water Treatment Systems |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Single Level |
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Personal Care, Weight Management, Nutritional Supplements |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Books, Business/Commercial, Giftware, House and Kitchenwares, Plants/Foliage, Toys/Games |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Food/Beverage, Home Appl/Tools, House and Kitchenwares, Tableware |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Nutritional Supplements, Health/Fitness/Wellness, Weight Management |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Skincare, Cosmetics, Fragrances |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Jewelry, Fashion Accessories |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Food/Beverage |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Skincare |
Party Plan |
Single Level |
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Cosmetics, Skincare |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Vacuum Cleaners |
Person-To-Person |
Single Level |
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Jewelry |
|
Single Level |
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Cookware, House and Kitchenwares, Home Accessories/Decor |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Single Level |
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Cosmetics, Skincare, Nutritional Supplements |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Jewelry |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Photo Albums/Supplies/Cameras, Rubber Stamps |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Cosmetics, Health/Fitness/Wellness, Home Appl/Tools, Nutritional Supplements, Skincare, Weight Management |
Person-To-Person |
Single Level |
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Jewelry, Fashion Accessories |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Water Treatment Systems |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Single Level |
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Haircare, Health/Fitness/Wellness, Nutritional Supplements, Skincare, Weight Management |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Candles/Candle Accessories, Giftware, Jewelry, Food/Beverage |
Party Plan |
Single Level |
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Religious Books/Gifts, Audio/CDs/Cassettes, Videos |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Baskets, Home Accessories/Decor, House and Kitchenwares |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Books |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Nutritional Supplements, Skincare, Weight Management |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Autocare, Homecare, Internet Services, Nutritional Supplements, Personal Care |
Person-To-Person |
Single Level |
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Food/Beverage |
|
Single Level |
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Cosmetics, Skincare |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Single Level |
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Homecare, Nutritional Supplements, Personal Care |
Person-To-Person |
Single Level |
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Animal/Pet Care, Benefits Packages, Cookware, Cosmetics, Fragrances, Group Buying Service, Jewelry, Nutritional Supplements, Skincare, Telecommunications Services, Videos, Weight Management |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Health/Fitness/Wellness, Nutritional Supplements, Skincare |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Clothing, Lingerie/Sleepwear, Fashion Accessories |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Audio/CDs/Cassettes, Educational Materials, Videos |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Nutritional Supplements, Personal Care, Skincare, Weight Management, Food/Beverage |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Telecommunications Services |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Air Filters/Air Filtration Systems, Aromatherapy, Cosmetics, Health/Fitness/Wellness, Jewelry, Nutritional Supplements, Personal Care, Skincare, Water Treatment Systems |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Cosmetics, Nutritional Supplements, Personal Care, Skincare, Haircare |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Candles/Candle Accessories |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Cosmetics, Skincare, Haircare |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Air Filters/Air Filtration Systems, Educational Materials, Nutritional Supplements, Water Treatment Systems |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Cosmetics, Fragrances, Haircare, Health/Fitness/Wellness, Internet Services, Nutritional Supplements, Oral Hygiene, Personal Care, Photography/Photo Processing, Skincare, Telecommunications Services, Weight Management |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Health/Fitness/Wellness, Skincare, Personal Care |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Nutritional Supplements |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Cosmetics, Fragrances, Skincare |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Home Accessories/Decor |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Animal/Pet Care, Haircare, Homecare, Nutritional Supplements, Oral Hygiene, Personal Care, Skincare |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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House and Kitchenwares, Cookware |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Candles/Candle Accessories, Home Accessories/Decor |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Lingerie/Sleepwear |
Party Plan |
Single Level |
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Weight Management, Nutritional Supplements |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Health/Fitness/Wellness, Skincare |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Cosmetics, Fragrances, Haircare, Skincare, Food/Beverage, Health/Fitness/Wellness, Nutritional Supplements |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Legal Services |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Jewelry |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Financial Services |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Cookware, Crystal/China, Home Accessories/Decor, Tableware |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Travel |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Food/Beverage |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Audio/CDs/Cassettes, Books, Candles/Candle Accessories, Home Accessories/Decor, Personal Care |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Health/Fitness/Wellness, Personal Care |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Air Filters/Air Filtration Systems, Cookware, Cutlery, Tableware, Water Treatment Systems |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Single Level |
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Nutritional Supplements, Personal Care |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Cookware, Air Filters/Air Filtration Systems, Water Treatment Systems |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Single Level |
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Homecare, Vacuum Cleaners |
Person-To-Person |
Single Level |
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Home Accessories/Decor, Art/Framing, Candles/Candle Accessories, Christmas Decorations, Cookware, Garden Accessories, House and Kitchenwares, Jewelry, Photography/Photo Processing, Tableware |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Nutritional Supplements, Skincare |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Cookware |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Single Level |
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Jewelry |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Nutritional Supplements |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Cosmetics, Personal Care |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Skincare, Haircare |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Tableware |
Party Plan |
Single Level |
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Air Filters/Air Filtration Systems, House and Kitchenwares, Nutritional Supplements, Personal Care, Water Treatment Systems, Cosmetics, Food/Beverage, Haircare, Health/Fitness/Wellness, Homecare, Skincare, Weight Management |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Haircare, Personal Care |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Animal/Pet Care |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Jewelry |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Aromatherapy, Art/Framing, Baskets, Candles/Candle Accessories, Christmas Decorations, Cookware, Crystal/China, Cutlery, Fashion Accessories, Fragrances, Garden Accessories, Giftware, Home Accessories/Decor, Home Appl/Tools, Home Technology, House and Kitchenwares, Jewelry, Party Supplies, Personal Care, Religious Books/Gifts, Skincare, Tableware, Toys/Games |
Person-To-Person |
Single Level |
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Garden Accessories, Home Accessories/Decor, Books |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Books, Software/Computers |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Personal Care |
Party Plan |
Single Level |
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Homecare, Nutritional Supplements, Skincare, Weight Management |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Rubber Stamps, Photo Albums/Supplies/Cameras |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Health/Fitness/Wellness, Homecare, Personal Care, Skincare, Cosmetics |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Cosmetics, Homecare, Nutritional Supplements, Personal Care, Skincare |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Health/Fitness/Wellness, Homecare, Personal Care, Water Treatment Systems, Weight Management |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Nutritional Supplements |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Weight Management |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Clothing, Fashion Accessories |
Person-To-Person |
Single Level |
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Skincare |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Food/Beverage |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Food/Beverage |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Food/Beverage, Tableware, Giftware |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Giftware, Home Accessories/Decor, Candles/Candle Accessories, Jewelry, Aromatherapy |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Jewelry |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Nutritional Supplements |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Christmas Decorations, Giftware, Home Accessories/Decor |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Home Appl/Tools |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Party Plan |
Single Level |
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Food/Beverage, Party Supplies, Tableware |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Vacuum Cleaners |
Person-To-Person |
Single Level |
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House and Kitchenwares, Toys/Games, Cosmetics |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Single Level |
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Food/Beverage, House and Kitchenwares |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Security Systems/Devices |
Person-To-Person |
Single Level |
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Health/Fitness/Wellness, Nutritional Supplements, Personal Care, Water Treatment Systems |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Baby Products |
Party Plan |
Single Level |
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Nutritional Supplements, Health/Fitness/Wellness, Weight Management, Skincare, Personal Care, Haircare, Oral Hygiene |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Books |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Jewelry |
Party Plan |
Single Level |
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Health/Fitness/Wellness, Nutritional Supplements, Personal Care, Homecare, Weight Management |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Cookware, Crystal/China, Cutlery, Tableware |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Single Level |
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Food/Beverage, Health/Fitness/Wellness, Nutritional Supplements, Weight Management |
Person-To-Person |
Single Level |
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Cosmetics, Fragrances, Haircare, Personal Care, Skincare, Nutritional Supplements |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Home Appliances |
Party Plan |
Multi Level |
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Skincare, Aromatherapy, Homeopathics |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Clothing |
Party Plan |
Single Level |
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Food/Beverage |
Party Plan |
Single Level |
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Fine Wines & Wine/Related Accessories, Food/Beverage, Tableware, Party Supplies |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Encyclopedias |
Person-To-Person |
Single Level |
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Nutritional Supplements |
Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Jewelry, Fashion Accessories |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Internet Services |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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Cosmetics, Personal Care |
Party Plan and Person-To-Person |
Multi Level |
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