What is the difference between PhotoStar and illegal pyramids?
The PhotoStar Sales and Marketing Plan, is based on retail sales to consumers. Distributors may earn commissions if those they sponsor produce sales, but they do not earn bonuses or commissions for the mere act of having sponsored someone. Unlike illegal pyramids, PhotoStar and other legitimate direct sellers: Don’t charge expensive fees to join, and refund most or all start-up costs within a reasonable period if a person decides to get out of the business. Many pyramids charge exorbitant start-up fees and, even if they claim to offer a refund, often don’t honor that promise. To become a PhotoStar distributor, you only purchase a Starter Kit (which costs less than $100), which is far less than most other business opportunities. PhotoStar in fact prohibits “front-end loading” through two rules. These rules require a distributor to have sold 70% of a month’s product orders to be eligible for bonuses that month and provide for the buy-back of inventory. PhotoStar covers all products with
