Be-Aware of Marketing Up-sells

After months of procrastination, I finally decided to try my luck at online marketing. After hearing and reading all the success stories, I found myself lured into the wonderful world of work-from-home marketing. If they can do it, I surely can, after all I am intelligent, ambitious and self-motivated, good qualities for anyone that has the entrepreneurial spirit.

My dreams and aspirations of making money on the internet were soon quashed. I soon became disillusioned and frustrated with the so-called experts and the unknown up-sell strategies they use. At first it sounded so easy, all I had to do was provide my name and email to receive my free internet success package. Not so free, it turned out; first, I had to pay $30 dollars to set things up. When I questioned this, the reply was, "small setup fee is nothing if you're serious, this is our way of weeding out the lookie-loo's. All right then, I am serious and really want to make this work.

My first disappointment came when I opened the package. For my 30 dollars, the big secret to internet marketing success was to set up a website, get a pay pal account, sell on E-bay and utilize Google. The information was so basic, I was mad.

The next day I get an e-mail, then again a couple days later, then a week later selling me on this ultimate internet-marketing program for a mere $497, but wait, only a limited number of affiliates will be qualified for a one time never to be repeated rock bottom price of $79. The pitch page is packed full of headlines on everything from how to do this and how to do that, all supported by income data and convincing testimonials.

I pay the money and get the ultimate pack. The ultimate must have advice is to go out and find a niche product. Utilize my mailing list (which consist of less then 50 friends) and send everyone an email promoting my specialized product. As well, do not forget E-bay and Google. But wait, while we have you hook line and sinker, sign up for our news letter, only $39.99 a month. The Ultimate program was packed full of useless information. Now I was getting angry.

Two days later, I get a call from a marketer. The company was looking for a select few affiliates that were super motivated to be part of the inner network. For a mere $5000 dollars, I would have access to the marketing library, one-on-one mentorship and much more. Give me a break, 5 grand, not a chance that was going to happen. But never fear, the salesman countered with a ( I talked to the manager line ) and if I agree to several minor terms I can have this once in a lifetime opportunity for only $400 dollars. I agreed, after all, real help is what I needed and this seemed like a small price to pay for expert advice. I received my email confirmation, logged into the site and what a complete waste of time and money. Now I am angry.

I later received more e-mails, this time offering a 3-day course on internet marketing, a mere $10,000 dollars or if you prefer a 2-day one-on-one with the master for a meager $40,000 dollars. Are you people serious, I came to you for help and in the end I find myself being bleed to death. It turns out most of the so-called expert advice can be obtained for free. (now that would have been valuable info )

Lori Stanton at www.bangledesigns.ca - my experience merely supports the perception that many work-at-home marketing offers are nothing more then a SCAM. If you want to work-from-home, let's talk. Best advice, please be "aware" of the up-sell.