When we moved into our house 8 years ago, we gained very close friends in our next door neighbors.  However, over the last 2 years they have gotten more and more heavily involved in Amway/Quixtar/Team.  Originally, their were vague mentions of their "new internet business" - normal conversation stuff that never got past our acknowledgment of your endeavor.  Next, I got invited to a "pamper party" that showcased various "spa type" products.  I was urged to set up a one on one session with the consultant - which I did.  When my neighbor whispered to me not to buy anything unless I went through her since "she could get it cheaper", my brain started kicking in.  I did a little research on the product and quickly figured out what was being pitched - I cancelled that session REAL fast.

Last Christmas, we were invited to a drop-in to "preview and purchase" incredible products. Somehow we managed to get out of that one.  They started dropping less subtle hints like "you should really hear about our business" and "we really want to sit down with you".  My husband specifically told them that we'd already been presented with this opportunity from someone else and that it's not for us. 

Most recently, we were asked to listen to a CD they had because "we'd really like your opinion on it" - then they gave us a CD about "The Team".  When I returned the CD, I was drawn into a discussion about the business model, why anyone couldn't see how great it was, etc.

Is there ANY way to salvage the friendship?????????

Hiya!     Nah....Just kidding.   My hubby and I encounter this quite a bit on the military bases.

Sometimes it's best just to ignore them and keep saying "No thank you", take control of the conversation and change the subject every time.  Eventually they stop asking.

This is what I did with some closer friendships/neighbors:

In conversation, they bring up their business. At that time let them know you value their friendship, which was formed xxx years ago, but you really have no interest in joining their business.  Let them know that if you encounter anyone seeking an Amway/Quixtar/whatever MLM distributor you'd be happy to give their card or number out, but that's as far as you'll go.  Take control of changing the conversation topic here, or move on to a card game, dart game, whatever it is you do together.

I occasionally ask how the business is going for them.  If they try recruiting me again, I say, "Thanks, but like I said before, I'm not interested in joining.  As your friend, I'm just interested in how you're doing."

I obviously can't guarantee these steps will work for you.  So far they've worked fine for me.

Best of Luck to you!