Direct marketing model is originated from the United States. This model evolves many kinds of unique models gradually among which the Amway model and the Dell model are typical. This paper gives definition of direct sale and introduces the base principles of the Amway model and the Dell model firstly. Then, this paper compare Amway model with the Dell model about their characteristics, respective merit and shortcoming etc. Finally, this paper gives the conclusion and the suggestion: when the enterprises choose the direct sale model, they should pay attention to the character of those models to bring the biggest benefit to them.
KEY WORDS: Direct marketing, the Amway model, the Dell model
