I very much doubt if “The Secret Pays”
I'm very sceptical about a new money making scheme called, "The Secret Pays" as to me it looks like another pyramid scheme in a clever disguise. It seems to use products as an excuse to be legal as they admit that most people aren't interested in the actual products. If you want to take a look yourself, then here is the link that avoids the initial sales page which makes you subscribe their auto responder first. Be warned that it's very convincing like many other schemes that are found to be a scam:
I've studied the scheme and written the following when I unsubscribed which explains what I think of the scheme, I will add any replies in the comments:
"The people at the top like probably yourself will make loads of money from this system - but most people definitely WON'T.
You're system has been explained to me and it's a slight variation on a pyramid scheme. Making $100 from selling the system that you have just brought. Okay, it's slightly different as you have to qualify Etc, but it's effectively the same.
You say you have products, well you explained that most people join for the system, NOT for the products. If people don't want your products, then it's obvious that the products exist just to make the pyramid scheme legal - but sorry - IT'S STILL A PYRAMID SCHEME underneath. Why else would any business keep products that don't sell?
Your scheme cannot work as around 89% of members lose while a small few make money - the same as a Pyramid Scheme. All you effectively do is transfer the existing wealth of members higher up.
Also I have seen so many programs that say words similar to "are you fed up with all the other schemes that make false promises", and so far all these make false promises too. It's old hat saying this and although I gave you my time - I now see that you're the same as the rest.
It's very clever how systems like yours normally get great reviews, but you find that all the reviews are by members that are fighting to be part of the few that do make money, instead of losing it. This is the same with Lawn Chair Millionaire.
Finally, if you want to respond to this comment, you're welcome (I included my personal email address here), but I don't want lots of auto responder messages telling me how urgent it is that I join your scheme. I know I would get these as you always do with systems like these, plus the auto responder was explained in the initial briefing. I will give my opinion of your scheme on the Internet, I will also publish your reply if any - so here's your chance."
Disclaimer
The above is based on my personal opinion only and isn't based on any actual factual evidence.
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April 23rd, 2008 at 1:59 am
Below is “The Secret Pays” response to above, I’ll always try to put both sides forward where possible, take it as you will. It starts by saying “Hello” followed by my first name and then goes:
“While I don’t agree with your assessment of TSP,
I do appreciate that we are all entitled to have different
points of view, and I did want to take a moment to respond.
Since there is no matrix, I do not see the “pyramid” connection
at all. Of course, I really don’t have a problem with the pyramid
structure to begin with. It is used in all major businesses as
well as the government.
Since there is no pyramid structure here, there is no one at
the top, except for the Admin, of course.
TSP has been online for over two years, and I just joined
a few months ago, so I sure did not join at the beginning,
yet I make a good income with it. It makes no difference
when you join TSP, since there is no pyramid.
TSP is a simple direct sales company with a 1up structure,
much like that used in the world of real estate or insurance.
You pay $125 for a huge collection of valuable digital
products, all with resale rights and sales pages. This package
is well worth the money, even if there were no opportunity
to make money by reselling it.
Yes, it’s true that most people simply sell the whole package
at once instead of individually, and they promote the money-
making aspect of the program, but there is nothing wrong
with that at all.
You are correct, that a large number of people will never
make a dime, here or anywhere else online for that matter.
That is not because of some imaginary pyramid, as you
suggest, but it is because they will not do anything once
they join. That’s just human nature and it will never change.
There can be no comparison between TSP and Lawn Chair Millionaire,
because LCM claims you can make money doing nothing, which
is just not true. It’s what is called a ponzi scheme…using new
money to pay old members.
TSP is very simple. You make a sale, you get paid, just like in
the real world. The customer gets a great product package,
which they can resell or not. Either way, they got their
money’s worth.
I hope I’ve helped you have a better understanding of TSP.
Sincerely,
Cynthia”