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Clever Container vs Jamberry Nails vs Usborne Books & More vs Younique

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Lowest cost to start

Usborne Books & More ($25)

Highest personal commission

Younique (40%)

Longest track record

Usborne Books & More (since 1989)

Best rated by members

Tie at 5.0 ★: Clever Container, Usborne Books & More

Clever ContainerNo longer operating
Jamberry NailsNo longer operating
Usborne Books & MoreNo longer operating
The company
FoundedLongevity is the first thing the industry looks at.
2006 · 20 yrs
2010 · 16 yrs
1989 · 37 yrsBest
2012 · 14 yrs
Headquarters
Lake Zurich, IL
Lindon, UT
Tulsa, OK
Lehi, UT
Reps are called
Consultants
Consultants
Consultants
Brand Ambassadors
Estimated repsCompany-reported field force size.
1,600
200
10,000
1,200,000
Cost to start
Starter kitWhat you pay to begin selling.
$49–$99
$99
$25–$119Best
$49
Sales to earn the kit backMinimum kit ÷ minimum personal commission. Lower is better.
$245 in retail sales
$330 in retail sales
$100 in retail sales
$245 in retail sales
How you get paid
Personal commissionYour cut of what you sell yourself.
20–33%
30%
25–30%
20–40%Best
Downline commissionOverrides on sales made by people you recruit.
2%
19%
7%
20%
Plan typeSingle-level pays on your sales only; multi-level adds overrides on a team.
Multi-level
Multi-level
Multi-level
Multi-level
On Direct Sales Aid
Member ratingPublished reviews from Direct Sales Aid members.
5.09 reviews
5.02 reviews
5.03 reviews
4.670 reviews
Consultants listed
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None
None
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  • Starter kit is the up-front purchase to begin selling. Some companies also charge an annual renewal or a website fee; check the company page.
  • Personal commission is your cut of your own retail sales. Downline commission is what you earn on sales by people you recruit; a plan with no downline pay is single-level, one with overrides is multi-level.
  • Sales to earn the kit back divides the minimum kit by the minimum commission. It is the retail volume you must sell before the kit has paid for itself, before any other costs.
  • Most multi-level plans publish an income disclosure statement. Ask for it, and read it, before you sign. Typical participants earn far less than the top ranks.
  • Figures are company-reported and can change. Spot something out of date? Tell us.

What members say

Younique
Younique
Cindy Roberts Richardson wrote 3 years ago

Excellent products that are 100% guaranteed for any reason, hypoallergenic, and so very nourishing for your skin. This company cares. The sky is the limit. Great training. Free website. Payday is 3 hours after every single sale!

Younique
Younique
Lupita Lopez wrote 3 years ago

Bad products, bad pay, their presenters are liars and bullies, I got out of there and I will never come back, their products are overpriced, is better products on the market for one less price, and they DO NOT HAVE THE CERTIFICATION OF CRUELTY FREE !! Stop lying!!!!

Clever Container
Clever Container
Mindy Allen wrote 8 years ago

The products are high quality and unique. They are well priced and really fit different problem areas I have in my house. The modular closet system has transformed my closet into something I can actually use AND find my clothes and outfits easily! I love the home organizing workshop format and having the ability to try new products in my home before I buy them!

Younique
Younique
Samantha Marie wrote 8 years ago

I am seeing many say overpriced??? Have you EVER in your lifetime shopped Sephora? ULTA? KKW? Rhiannas brand??????????? These are average prices. We ARE cruelty FREE! We DO back ALL of our products with a GUARANTEE!!! If you weren't happy, you had 3 months! And YES we DO BACK IT UP! I've used it myself plenty of times! I have severely sensitive skin, suffered from cystic acne for YEARS! 7 months cystic acne F R E E! Oh and as for the mascara/lash serum. It works. I am proof. Upon googling some of you ladies it seems you were reps who failed & never tried again. Don't be bitter & lie th...

Clever Container
Clever Container
Ronald Nelson wrote 8 years ago

Unlike most direct sales companies that are geared towards women, this company has great potential for great advancements for male consultants. As of today (05/06/18) we have no male Directors or above. I am looking for some guys who want to make some cash and have fun. Our products are great for every room in your house from the closet to bathroom to office to your garage. You really should check out our new catalog and decide for yourself.

Usborne Books & More
Usborne Books & More
Erica Benson wrote 8 years ago

I love Usborne Books and their complete collections and series. My favorite are the Internet Linked Non- Fiction series also known as part of the "Homework Helpers", which have indeed been helpful for my kids in their research projects. Usborne Books have been part of our family library going on 8 years now and we plan on adding more!

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