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Close to My Heart vs Damsel In Defense vs Jamberry Nails vs Stampin Up

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Lowest cost to start

Close to My Heart ($70)

Highest personal commission

Tie at 45%: Close to My Heart, Damsel In Defense

Longest track record

Stampin Up (since 1988)

Best rated by members

Only Damsel In Defense reports this (5.0 ★)

Close to My HeartNo longer operating
Jamberry NailsNo longer operating
The company
FoundedLongevity is the first thing the industry looks at.
1996 · 30 yrs
2011 · 15 yrs
2010 · 16 yrs
1988 · 38 yrsBest
Headquarters
Pleasant Grove, UT
Meridian, ID
Lindon, UT
Riverton, UT
Reps are called
Makers
Damsel Pros
Consultants
Demonstrators
Estimated repsCompany-reported field force size.
Not reported
10,000
200
50,000
Cost to start
Starter kitWhat you pay to begin selling.
$70Best
$99
$99
$100
Sales to earn the kit backMinimum kit ÷ minimum personal commission. Lower is better.
$280 in retail sales
$495 in retail sales
$330 in retail sales
$500 in retail sales
How you get paid
Personal commissionYour cut of what you sell yourself.
25–45%
20–45%
30%
20%
Downline commissionOverrides on sales made by people you recruit.
7%
1–5%
19%
None · personal sales only
Plan typeSingle-level pays on your sales only; multi-level adds overrides on a team.
Multi-level
Multi-level
Multi-level
Single-level
On Direct Sales Aid
Member ratingPublished reviews from Direct Sales Aid members.
5.01 review
5.05 reviews
5.02 reviews
No reviews yet
Consultants listed
None yet
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How to read this comparison

  • 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 Spot something out of date?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

Jamberry Nails
Jamberry Nails
Emily Ann Blackburn wrote 9 years ago

I absolutely LOVE Jamberry!! Their products are 8-free, vegan and pet friendly and gluten free. 100% healthy for your nails and 200% awesome!! I have never had any problems whatsoever and it's affordable!

Close to My Heart
Close to My Heart
Margit Mccabe wrote 9 years ago

I have been a consultant for over 23 years now and have been veryu happy with the innovative products this company comes out with every year. Card making is one of my favorite things to do - I love to teach the art of stamping and I am given all the tools I need for that. If you love scrapbooking, you want to see some of our great tools we offer and easy kits for you to get started.

Damsel In Defense
Damsel In Defense
Margie Conway wrote 10 years ago

Damsel is by far the best direct sales company I have ever been involved in. The products are timely and quality. They give women easy to use items for self protection.

Jamberry Nails
Jamberry Nails
Kristen Spear wrote 10 years ago

I have been with Jamberry for over a year and I absolutely love their care for others and passion for generosity. The product and business side are phenomenal. Who could ask for more?

Damsel In Defense
Damsel In Defense
Maria Fontaine wrote 10 years ago

Finally a company that has something for ever women to feel secure in her everyday life in her comings and goings!! Damsel in Defense is Empowering, Equipping & Educating women in how to stay "Safe & Sassy" ~ With theses wonderful items in hand, women can now walk with confidence and feel safer!! Kudos Damsel we need you!!

Damsel In Defense
Damsel In Defense
Barbara Poetscher wrote 11 years ago

The mission alone is well worth the investment! Helping to educate all women that its ok to carry a little something for protection, cause you just never know...

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