Monavie

This happened in 2012 or 2013 I think. Here I was an innocent and naive 18 year old who was taken advantage of my circumstances. I come from a low socio economic background, just getting by with barely any savings. I never owned a credit card until the people through my so called 'friend' convinced me that in order to make better money, I needed to get a credit card (I got a $2000 limit) and had to put in around $800 dollars paid upfront and get started on my way to a doomed 'business opportunity'. It took me at least 3 years to pay it all off while on a part-time job and studying full-time. I'm so glad the company closed down, now they won't be able to scam anyone else! F U MonaVie!

I used Mona Vie a few years ago on my eczema (a type of heat rash) and it burned like hell! It felt worse the when I got my toenail cut off with no anesthetic. It did get rid of it within 24 hours, but it came back not long later (also this was just a few drops on the outside of my skin). My cousin, who recommended it to me, drank it pretty regularly. He suddenly died of heart failure when playing basketball. I'm not saying that this product caused his death because they didn't do any tests, but imagine what it is doing to your insides if two drops of it on my skin burned like no other. I don't recommend this product at all!

One can either review the business opportunity (MLM scheme) or the product, or both; they are both marketed on the same site.

As someone else here has noted, the MLM scheme is unlikely to earn a rep much more than the price of the product. According to Forbes magazine, only one percent of reps make anything at all.

The product itself has doubtful nutritional value. There is no scientific evidence that it protects you against anything, cures you of anything, helps reduce weight, or achieve anything other than you might expect from a glass of fruit juice. Other fruit juices also fare better and cost less.

Still, if you have $40 to spare and an urge to believe, you go for it. Placebos do work, sometimes.

My take on it:
http://neofile.posterous.com/not-berry-convincing

Great product with shady marketing - I tried this product and I really do think I feel better using it. I know it is subjective, but I don't feel as tired all the time anymore. They have quite a few doctors and celebrities promoting this product but what I can't get past is the pyramid scheme of selling it. Apparently they have a billion dollars worth of juice and they are one of the fasting growing privately held companies in the US right now because of their clever marketing schemes. I feel like this is Amway for food supplements. Anyways, I believe in the product, but does anyone know if this is just one big marketing scam?

The site is very informative. I personally have reviewed several aspects including a review of the company and a review of whether or not it is a viable business. If interested in my reviews(not a promo for MonaVie) you can check them out at
http://edfromohio.com/mlm-company-reviews/monavie
I came to the conclusion that they have grown an incredible rate and seem to be a very strong company. They are even featured in Inc. 500. As far as a get rich opportunity - the average reps break even or make about a buck a day. I look at it this way, for the reps it is like getting the juice free with a couple recruits and still having an opportunity to really do something.
Like anything, including a job, the top 5-15% make all the money. But hey, if you can get your juice paid for and have a chance at making some real money, that is something you will never do with Orange juice.

Monavie's acai blend is packed with polyphenols and antioxidants. I felt frankly younger and more confident while drinking it daily. I lost 45 lbs! The nagging aches and
Pains of aging just vanished. The taste is complex and rich. It has some viscosity. I tried a lot of acai drinks after Monavie was foreclosed on. They were super sweet and had mild effects. I saw that a new company revived it and even though it is expensive it is worth it.