Anyone can create a blog by registering with blogger.com and receiving a free account to do so. There have been some service concerns this month. Blogger was down for maintenance for a few hours here and there towards the beginning of May, and then for approximately 24 hours on May 12. It was set to "read only," which meant that neither we nor any of our readers could publish new blogs or leave comments. I had a couple of comments in moderation that went missing, but then reappeared a week later, allowing me to approve the remarks.
There have been further problems with Blogger this week. It appears to have something to do with the way Google and Blogger communicate with one another. I had the ability to sign in and out of Google OK, and in the past, this functioned as a sign in and out of Blogger. I was, on the other hand, unable to log out of Blogger. Bloggers are complaining in their support forums that they are unable to sign out of their blog accounts. Others have reported that they are unable to log in to leave comments on blogs. They are automatically signed in as Anonymous, and when they attempt to sign in, they are redirected to the Blogger page, where they are already logged in, creating a never-ending circle.
Occasionally, some users are able to make comments to certain blogs but not to others.
There doesn't appear to be any rhyme or purpose to this. Everyone has a different web browser application that they choose to utilise. Some claim that clearing the cache and cookies is effective, while others claim that it is not.
Some would argue that we are getting what we paid for because we are given Blogger accounts for free. If I were paying for this blog, I'd be a little unhappy about it.
So I started thinking about the analogies to Amway and whether or not we get what we pay for in this business.
I paid roughly $20 for a box of Amway's dishwasher soap pucks, which are available in various sizes. After I finished washing a load of dishes, I'd have to inspect them before putting them away in their proper places. In some cases, as much as half of the load was comprised of what I refer to as dishwasher rejects. The fact that I had to hand wash them using Amway's Dish Drops, which I didn't care for because the suds didn't stay very long, meant that I had to put in more effort. Earlier today, I purchased a bag of Wal-Mart dishwashing packets for less than $10, and the load came out completely clean. It's possible that I'll get one or two items in a month that the Wal-Mart soap won't clean thoroughly enough and I'll have to redo them by hand. Savings of a lifetime! In addition to greater results. So that would be a resounding NO, as I do not believe I am getting value for money when it comes to Amway's dishwashing soap.
What do you think about Amway's Perfect Water? A case of 24 bottles will cost you around $50. The last time I was in Wal-Mart, they had 24 packs of water on sale for a little over $3, which I thought was a great deal. I purchased two of these. I should have stocked up on more supplies. If you go back a couple of days later, they're nearly $5 now! Even at $5, it's a far better price than the water sold by Amway. That would be an emphatic NO once more, as I do not receive value for money at Amway.
It's possible to go on and on about every Amway product available, and the response would always be the same: NO, I don't get what I pay for.
What about Amway's promotional tools? Your upline forces you to purchase books and CDs from them. There are some of these books that are only available through Amway and cannot be acquired anywhere else, but there are others that can be purchased from Amazon, Ebay, or Craigslist. The same may be said for CDs and cassette tapes. I looked on Ebay and discovered that someone has a large collection of over 60 CDs for sale, with one bid of $100. Other merchants are offering a variety of CDs for $5 each. Get a grip, people! That is the price you will pay if you purchase them from your upline! A search on Google will turn up dealers of Amway CDs at a variety of price points. There are a lot of ex IBOs out there that are looking to get rid of their junk. The trash works, too, but it's possible that they're attempting to recuperate some of their losses.
What about Amway's functions, do you know? Is it really worth it? That's a good laugh, right there! Even while I adore road vacations, staying in motels, and eating out, when you have to include anything related to Amway in the equation, it kind of ruins the vacation! Functions are only held in order to generate revenue for the Diamond speakers. The majority of the money they make as Diamonds comes from tools, mainly speaking at gatherings and conferences. Not for nothing is it referred to as the "tool scam." When the Diamonds are not yapping about their lives - the wife used to be a waitress and the husband used to do menial labour and now look at them - they are attempting to persuade the audience to stay with Amway. Another squandering of resources. A motivational speaker who is among the greatest I've ever heard came to us - rather than us travelling to him - and gave us a free speech!! Despite this, he asked for donations to help cover the expense of the catered meal, which consisted of sandwiches, cookies, and juice, among other things. That's all right. Consequently, I would conclude that I had excellent value for my money from that motivational speaker. If you add up all of the Amway speakers together, they didn't accomplish even a quarter of the goodwill that he did. Consequently, getting my money's worth at Amway activities would be yet another no-go.
Hang in there, everyone who is having difficulties with Blogger and signing on to the site! They're currently working on it. We're receiving a good deal for our money!
The proverb "you get what you pay for" is a frequent term that conveys the idea that if you purchase a product or service that is of low cost, it is possible that it may not live up to your standards of excellence or meet your expectations. If, on the other hand, you spend more money on a product or service, you can anticipate that it will be of higher quality and function more effectively.
This adage is not always accurate, but it does have some basis in reality in a lot of different circumstances. The following are some examples:
When it comes to electronics like smartphones, computers, and televisions, you often get what you pay for. This is generally true for most consumer goods. It's possible that cheaper products have components of inferior quality, processing speeds that are slower, and lifespans that are shorter. On the other hand, things that cost more money typically contain components of a higher quality, speeds of processing that are faster, and lifespans that are longer.
Clothing
The price of an article of clothing frequently reflects the quality of the materials used in its creation as well as the amount of care paid to detail in its design. Clothing that costs less may be created using fabrics of a poorer quality, which might wear out or fade more quickly. On the other hand, clothing that costs more is typically made with materials of a higher grade, which are both more durable and more comfortable.
Home goods
When it comes to items for the home, such as furniture, appliances, and kitchenware, the higher the price tag typically indicates a higher level of quality and durability. Items that are sold at a reduced price may be constructed using materials of a lower quality and may not be as strong, which can lead to their breaking or wearing out more quickly.
Services
When it comes to services, the price you pay is frequently proportional to the quality you receive. For instance, if you choose a low-cost contractor to perform house renovations for you, you can wind up with substandard craftsmanship as well as low-quality materials. On the other hand, if you employ a reputable and more expensive contractor, you can anticipate receiving work and materials of a higher quality.
Food
When it comes to food, the cost does not always correspond to the level of quality. Restaurants that are more expensive may serve food of a higher quality and more of a gourmet nature, but restaurants that are less expensive may serve equally delicious food at a lower cost. In many cases, it comes down to a matter of personal preference as well as the quality of service that is offered.
In conclusion, the old adage that "you get what you pay for" is not entirely accurate all of the time, but it does have some bearing on the truth in many different circumstances. If you are willing to pay more money on a product or service, you can generally anticipate greater quality and performance. This holds true for both the product and the service. However, prior to making a purchase, it is essential to conduct research and read customer reviews, as price is not always a reliable indicator of product quality.
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