| Comment Number: | 522418-01937 |
| Received: | 6/12/2006 9:52:54 PM |
| Organization: | PartyLite Gifts, Inc. |
| Commenter: | Karyn Barefoot |
| State: | NC |
| Subject: | Business Opportunity Rule |
| Title: | Notice of Proposed Rulemaking |
| CFR Citation: | 16 CFR Part 437 |
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Comments:
Dear Federal Trade Commission Member, I am writing to you regarding your proposed regulations for those of us in the direct selling business. I am a PartyLite Leader and have been working in this business for 2 years. I began my PartyLite business as a break from my other job (stay at home mom). Believe me this is a much needed break! The income I earn has allowed me to contribute to the family finances. I currently make all the payments on one of our cars and occasionally pay the mortgage. This supplemental income is very important as my husband is in sales and his income is commission based. In addition, I have brought many people into this business, who have also been able to use this opportunity to support themselves and their families. The regulations you are planning would make it incredibly difficult to introduce anyone to this opportunity. One of the best things about this business is that anyone can start this business and be earning money within a timeframe of two weeks. Most people join PartyLite wanting and often needing to earn money right away, and your proposal would make them wait even longer. In addition, I cannot see myself sharing private information about other PartyLite Consultants and I certainly not want my private information shared without my consent. Please reconsider your proposals to regulate legitimate, professional direct sellers like me. You will only end up impacting my income, my future and my family’s future. Respectfully Yours, Karyn Barefoot