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Would you care to elaborate? Why does this look like a pyramid scheme to you? The same way that 'FB is a ponzi scheme'?

That was my first impression from skimming the page. Now that I have looked at it again, it's obviously not what it seemed to be.

The pattern of "Get one, give back 3, receive something back" is the pyramid/Ponzi pattern. Basically your copy needs to change, it's heavy. Drop the numbered list, get to the point faster and more succulently.

Also, somewhat related. Have you seen this - http://www.iwearyourshirt.com ?

Ah yes, the get one, give back 3, receive one back does indeed look a lot like a pyramid scheme at first glance.

Copy definitely needs work. I'll be trying some different things in the future. Thanks for the tip :)

Hadn't heard of iwearyourshirt, very interesting proposition. Thanks again!

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