Well … it's a "multi-level" pyramid scheme, to say the least …

AVOID IT … anything even associated with the term "down-line" is a SCAM.
That depends what you mean both by´"Amway/Quixtar" and by "cult". The Amway network consists of millions of independent business owners, operating in a myriad of ways. Many people who use Amway products or operate Amway businesses are passionate about Amway in much the same way Apple uses are passionate about Apple products - and as you probably know, Apple fanatics have been called cult-like too.

If you mean "cult" as in some kind of religious group where you're forced to do things you wouldn't normally do, and to obey leaders without question etc - then no, Amway is not a cult. There are Amway field leaders who have loyal followers, as there are in any business or other endeavour. The reality is though, the majority of people who get involved with Amway do exactly as they want (which is usually not much!), and hardly anybody actually does what their "upline" tells them to do! If it's a cult it's got to be one of the world's least effective ones

What Amway is, is one of the world's largest and most successful direct selling companies. Amway has won awards from the UN for enivronmental activisim, and for ethics from the US Chamber of Commerce. Amway scientists and researchers have published hundreds of papers and registered hundreds of patents. It's brands like Nutrilite and Artistry are some of the best selling and best regarded in the world, having won numerous awards and accolades. It's a great company to be associated with, and the products are simply the best
No it is not a cult, however it is a company that you have to work very
hard and sell their products. It is a multi-level pyramid company - even
if they tell you it is not - and by this unless you are able to work your
way up the ladder, you will not make very much money. Their products
are good but way over priced.
It's funny , people use the term pyramid and have no idea what a pyramid is…. Pyramids are illegal…. It's where the money flows up but nothing of value comes back down. The income from an Amway Business only comes from the sale of products, not from recruiting people…
Do you really think a company would be in business for 50 years, have over $8 billion in sales last year, and have partners like Microsoft, Bass Pro Shop, Office Depot and about 1100 other companies.. if it were doing something illegal ?
Is it a cult? If you call a group of successful people who are willing to teach others how to be successful in all areas of life a cult, then I guess it is…. If you feel this way… Keep your job, Kiss your boss, and stay away from AMWAY…. If you are looking for a opportunity for FREEDOM.. in a business of your own , take a closer look … It works for me….