Is 5Linx a Scam or a Great Business Opportunity?

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What is 5Linx?

5Linx began with quite a lot of buzz when they first launched in 2001 with their innovative telecommunications products. Although the initial hype and growth spurt of 5Linx is mostly over, they still occasionally are on the horizon with a new product innovation, or they get written up in a home business magazine of one sort or another.

As a brief introduction to 5Linx and their product line - they offer wholesale pricing on VOIP technology as well as a short list of other internet based communications products.

Is 5Linx the answer to your financial problems?

Although I am a strong proponent of the MLM profession, I would not recommend getting involved with 5Linx.

Before I get 10,000 angry emails from 5Linx representatives, let me briefly share with you why I won't recommend anyone join this company.

Here are the two reasons I can't recommend 5Linx:

Simply put, I would spend any significant time or energy on any company that relied solely on technology products. There are a LOT of reasons for this, but let me share my top two:

First, technology based products are great for traditional business, but not good for network marketing because of the negative price pressure of the marketplace. For example - let's say your company develops the first phone capable of intergalactic instantaneous transmission. Let's call this new product 'iGalaxy'.

When iGalaxy is first launched it receives a phenomenal response - after all you have no competition, huge demand and a new supply - EVERYONE simply wants to own the iGalaxy, which enables you to have a 75% profit margin. Because of the ridiculous profit margins, you start a MLM company and you've got distributors from 14 different solar systems earning $12 million a month.

One month, though, the growth just stops and goes backwards, because one of the third world planets without patent laws takes a look at your iGalaxy and decides to make a newer, better, cheaper phone called the iUniverse - it's the same as your product, only it costs 95% less.

So in a panic to stay competitive with people who are willing to work twice as hard for a tenth of your pay, you reduce the price of iGalaxy by 75%, causing a 95% reduction in the monthly commissions of your entire downline, and...

…Bamb! You have to start over from square one, which brings us to the second reason why I won't join technology companies:

Look at MLM history - can you name one company that has ever succeeded long term with any kind of technology based product? Eventually they all fall apart with pressure from their competitors. You remember Excel, don't you? They had some people earning some of the biggest checks in MLM history. NOBODY thought that they would ever go out of business. Even though this is true, natural market forces collapsed Excel and swallowed it whole - collapsing the incomes of hundreds of thousands of distributors in the process. 5Linx is no exception. In ONE YEAR from 2006 to 2007 the average 5Linx income fell by more than 50% based on official 5Linx statistics.

On a fundamental economical level - when costs of technology go down from increased technological ability and market competition - 5Linx has to pay you less money to stay in business. ACN is the closest company in the MLM profession that I've ran across that has a chance of long term success, and I don't think that they'll last, either.

All of this being said - I want you to realize that success in 5linx has more to do with your own personal marketing ability than it does with the success or growth of the company.

If you want to make money with 5Linx or any other real Network Marketing company, learn how to create endless prospects and influence offline through the power of Attraction Marketing. If you understand marketing, it won't matter if 5Linx goes out of business tomorrow - you'll be able to instantly create a downline of thousands of people in any company you choose - and you'll be able to write your own checks in this industry.

Author's Bio:

David Wood has helped hundreds of people who have read this 5Linx Review to achieve a higher level of prosperity in MLM. To learn how you can takeover your MLM company and dominate this industry online, visit David Wood's MLM Prosperity Secrets.

Felix Rosewood (Insurance)

I'd stay far away from 5LINX.

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Even thought I've never been an 5linx rep, it doesn't seem like a good business to start. I never understood the initial investment part about MLM. It just sounds like a ponzi scheme to me.They want you to pay $500 up front to start selling their product. I say if you have $500 why not just invest in some wholesale products and sell on ebay and amazon and you will get your money back in then some. You can also go sell at flea markets. Invest in your own company people not some other company or MLM and that's how you make money. Start from the ground up. Work on building your dream and not someone else because that's what MLM is.

Any tax benefits from flea markets? If you found any, please let me know.

This isn't a scam. I'm a new 5linx rep and my initial investment was only $250. Within a few weeks i've already made a $750 bonus which is far more than my initial investment. And for those who are complaining bout having to be customers for yourself, HELLO? do you NOT already pay your cell phone bill monthly? WHY NOT get money for it? i just went to see which one of my family plan lines were eligible for upgrade, and I upgraded the lines that were eligible, and upgraded through my own site. I'm STILL on the same plan, NOTHING has changed, the only difference is every month that my cell phone bill gets paid, i get a piece of the bill as commission. HOW is that a SCAM? I was gonna pay the bill ANYWAY, might as well profit. MAN, some people are just retarded. If anything, u get paid to pay a bill you already had to pay anyway. People who don't understand this are truly dumb and belong working in a dead end job where they can work for someone else for the rest of their lives. Good luck.

I've been to a meeting of 5linx personally, I also personally know someone who cash out something serious and styll maken money in his sleep. Its a marketing company ppl, marketing is all about you, putting the work in so within the next year or 2, you shall be living very sweet. And wtf is honest money? Do more homework and know you can't be lazy when wanting to make serious money

jennifer

it true you can not sit around and expect the government to hand you something. there are a hundred ways to open the door to success. there are ways to accomplish your mission if the intent is good there is always a way.

I am sad to see such an obvious scam taking peoples money and hopes away. I live in Nigeria and unfortunately, my wife and mother inlaw are hooked on the 5linx carrot and just wont quit. They havent earned anything in a year but hold and organise seminars periodically. Like David Wood said, a fantastic tech product WILL SELL ITSELF and the natural market forces will determine price. People snap out of it

5Linx is not a scam!!!!! I know people personally that are making 6,000.00 a month, every month with 5 linx. Educate yourselves people, put the work in, be persistant, and most importantly BE PATIENT!!!! Nothing worth having happens over night,you must work for it and thats in any MLM company.Any questions about 5 linx you may call 732-626-9692

$10,000 in 4 months is really not that much money. I'm a teacher and I make about that - $9000 in 4 months. Most working professionals make $2000-$3000 or more each month which is comparable to what you made in 4 months. The only difference is we have job security and you don't. 5linx only works if someone is paying up front. Who in the world wants to do that?

teachers dont make money anyway..

pls. give me more informations about the profile of the 5linx company....is this 5linx company encountered a lot of complaints regarding the compensation package? and complaints regarding the services of the company....is it true that the company is a broker for all the telecommunicatons company....... what are the reasons why is it that our telephone bill will reduce thru the program of 5linx company is this possible? thanks

Sounds like Amway/Quick star!

It is not a scam i made allmost 10,000 in the first 4 months of this buisiness then it slowed down for me.

5Linx is a scam in my opinion. I went to one of the business opportunity meetings and products looked like childrens toys (ie. the vtech computer for kids) and they want to sell this product. One of the guys tried to get me in as an IMR and I didnt have the $500, so everytime he thought I got paid, he asked me again and again and again and again. I dont want to have anything to do with that company. I wouldnt advise anyone to take part in it. After the initial money you put down, you only make cents on the dollar, and they expect you to be your own customer too, so they are STILL taking your money! That makes NO sense at all. TOTAL SCAM!!

Who is that IMR because Iam an IMR as well and your not suppose to do stuff like that it is wrong. we get traning and that is not part of the training, in the traning they tell you personaly not to do that.

Well think it this way... as a former 5linx rep, I'd say this business is most likely a scam. I joined about 6 months ago. Tried hard to get ppl in. but honestly. not alot of ppl is willing to pay $500 dollars however sweet you make it sound. I recently just call it a quit. and very dissappointed. I definately do not recommend this company as your money maker. all that crap they have out there is just pure scam. if you are willing to try it be ready to get your bank balance get some negative numbers instead of adding up.

i was a rep also it all sounds great but it is very hard to get people in and pitch technology that is behing like the iphone they have . although there are some perks like making money of of everyday things there are down falls like paying 49 a month for a web site that might not ever be seen or getting all these plans the encourage like the voip or video phone. u end up paying out more for a while until u get more people to join or get products.. and whos to say that will happen. i think the buisness is on the way down. because there are many other products out that have way more reputable backgrounds..

First of all it is not for lazy people because if you read the article it talked about being able to Market as the Key. You cannot be lazy and achieve success in MLM. Our entire free marke relies on Direct Marketing. Why do you use the detergent for washing your clothing, just by going ot the store. Somebody marketed to you and you go and purchase. Don't hate on people for trying to make a living in the Free market of America.

biggest scam ever!! only appeals to losers who are 2 lazy 2 earn money the right way and are attracted to bentleys and rolex

It's not for losers who are too lazy to earn money the "right way", it's for people who know how to make money the smart way. The "right way" involves getting a job where you do the time, and earn the money. The smart way to earn money is being able to earn money while you're cruising the caribbean because you have people working FOR YOU to make you money while you enjoy life. I hope you enjoy working til ur 80 years old. I'll just enjoy my bentley :)

5LINX is a scam, and while not a traditional pyramid, still finds ways to nickel and dime each representative. You will pay SO much more than you make, and then you will keep paying.... This is only an opportunity to SPEND AND LOSE MONEY...

I will Love to know more about these initiative and its benefits Thank you Prince Nana

Hi Prince Nana, Dont know how long ago you posted something about 5 linx, but if you still have questions you can call me at 7326269692