What's so special about Amsoil?
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Hello, MLM = ? Kira
Originally Posted By: Kira
Hello, MLM = ?
I'm assuming he means Multi-Level-Marketing, which is unique to Amsoil vs. the shelved oils.
Hello, MLM = ?
I'm assuming he means Multi-Level-Marketing, which is unique to Amsoil vs. the shelved oils.
The stuff works great. I don't like the price, but I love the product.
Amsoil products are good. Used many of their oils over the years. There are a lot of other good oils out there as well.
Anyone who tries to tell you that MLM is the distribution method "of the future" should look to Watkins. Nothing new under the sun. MLM GUARANTEES that whatever product you buy will cost more than it should. It's a shame, really. A lot of very good products die on the vine.
I'm surprised they haven't done an analysis that compares the costs of MLM vs. moving directly into retail and lowering prices. I would think the increase customer base and chance for profits would outweigh the cost of lowering their prices. Lower margins offset by an increase sales would possibly net the same profit.
Then again, I'm not the best in my econ class.
Then again, I'm not the best in my econ class.
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Originally Posted By: lawnguy
What's really so special about Amsoil synthetic oil, compared to Mobil 1,etc ?
Nothing. It's just another great oil.
You could ask what's so special about Mobil1?
What's really so special about Amsoil synthetic oil, compared to Mobil 1,etc ?
Nothing. It's just another great oil.
You could ask what's so special about Mobil1?
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What's so special about Amsoil? Nothing. They're a blender a few rungs higher than Ashland and that's about it.
MLM kind of works like the VAT (Value Added Tax) in Europe. Every time somthing changes hands, 17% is added. So manufacturerto wholesaler, wholsaler to distributor, distributor to retailer, retalier to you. Every time 17% is added to the selling price. Pretty soon the stuff is more than twice what it would be without the tax. Same goes for MLM. Every time it changes hands, a "taste of the agte" is added to the price so that person gets his share. Soon you are paying double as well.
Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
Originally Posted By: lawnguy
What's really so special about Amsoil synthetic oil, compared to Mobil 1,etc ?
Nothing. It's just another great oil.
The only advantage I've found, and I'm someone that uses it, is the lower pour point.
Although, Amsoil is routinely put to shame by M1 in YouTube pour tests. Which is why I'm thinking of dumping the amsoil and just doing M1 EP. I don't drive more than 15K miles a year anyways so I could still stick to a yearly OCI.
Originally Posted By: lawnguy
What's really so special about Amsoil synthetic oil, compared to Mobil 1,etc ?
Nothing. It's just another great oil.
The only advantage I've found, and I'm someone that uses it, is the lower pour point.
Although, Amsoil is routinely put to shame by M1 in YouTube pour tests. Which is why I'm thinking of dumping the amsoil and just doing M1 EP. I don't drive more than 15K miles a year anyways so I could still stick to a yearly OCI.
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Originally Posted By: Throt
The only advantage I've found, and I'm someone that uses it, is the lower pour point.
Right, and what does that do for your engine that another oil with a slightly higher pour point doesn't?
The only advantage I've found, and I'm someone that uses it, is the lower pour point.
Right, and what does that do for your engine that another oil with a slightly higher pour point doesn't?
Originally Posted By: Nayov
Avoid the dealer/MLM [censored] and buy it from NAPA, and I'm sure other places sell it OTC, too.
This is usually more expensive. The cheapest place to get it is straight from Amsoil's website. The 2 places I've found in my neck of the woods want $4/quart more than Amsoil's site.
Avoid the dealer/MLM [censored] and buy it from NAPA, and I'm sure other places sell it OTC, too.
This is usually more expensive. The cheapest place to get it is straight from Amsoil's website. The 2 places I've found in my neck of the woods want $4/quart more than Amsoil's site.
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Originally Posted By: Throt
The only advantage I've found, and I'm someone that uses it, is the lower pour point.
Right, and what does that do for your engine that another oil with a slightly higher pour point doesn't?
Not a darn thing.
Originally Posted By: Throt
The only advantage I've found, and I'm someone that uses it, is the lower pour point.
Right, and what does that do for your engine that another oil with a slightly higher pour point doesn't?
Not a darn thing.
Originally Posted By: Nayov
Avoid the dealer/MLM [censored] and buy it from NAPA, and I'm sure other places sell it OTC, too.
What's the difference if a dealer gets the cut or NAPA gets the cut? I would just buy from a place that's most convenient for me.
Avoid the dealer/MLM [censored] and buy it from NAPA, and I'm sure other places sell it OTC, too.
What's the difference if a dealer gets the cut or NAPA gets the cut? I would just buy from a place that's most convenient for me.
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