| Comment Number: | 522418-00508 |
| Received: | 6/2/2006 11:36:34 AM |
| Organization: | Sunrider International |
| Commenter: | Deborah Graefer |
| State: | CA |
| Subject: | Business Opportunity Rule |
| Title: | Notice of Proposed Rulemaking |
| CFR Citation: | 16 CFR Part 437 |
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Comments:
I am writing this letter because I am concerned about the proposed Business Opportunity Rule R511993. I believe that in its present form, it could prevent me from continuing as an Independent Sunrider Distributor. I understand that part of the FTC’s responsibilities is to protect the public from “unfair and deceptive acts or practices,” but some of the sections in the proposed rule will make it very difficult if not impossible for me to sell Sunrider® products. A seven day waiting period is ludicrous. People don't need to wait 7 days to buy a house! Only 3!!! And real estate companies do not have to provide information on any lawsuits and that purchase is astonomical in comparison. Finally, the proposed rule requires the disclosure of a minimum of 10 prior purchasers nearest to the prospective purchaser. Who is going to want to join knowing that their information will be given out to people at large? I wouldn't. People are very concerned about their privacy and identity theft. They will be reluctant to share their personal information with individuals they may have never met. I have been an Independent Sunrider Distributor for more than 18 years. Originally, I became a Distributor of Sunrider’s products because I like them and wanted to earn some additional money. Now my family depends on this extra income to supplement our budget. I appreciate the work of the FTC to protect consumers, but I believe this proposed new rule has many unintended consequences and that there are less burdensome alternatives available in achieving its goals. Sincerely, Debbie Graefer