| Comment Number: | 522418-02049 |
| Received: | 6/13/2006 7:44:17 PM |
| Organization: | |
| Commenter: | Janice Oxton |
| State: | NH |
| 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 ask that you reconsider some of the requirements you are proposing to regulate the direct sales industry. I am a PartyLite Consultant who has been proud to be involved in this business for 8 years. I began my PartyLite business to earn extra money to pay for Christmas, so I wouldn't have to go into debt. The income I have earned also allowed me to be able to keep my physically disabled husband at home much longer than I would have been able to had I been working a full time job outside the home. It now allows me to be at home and provide daycare for my great granddaughter while her mother works. In addition, I have brought 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. I feel good about sharing PartyLite’s very real business opportunity with others, and want to continue to easily introduce PartyLite to more people who could benefit as I have. Please know that I’m thankful that we have the FTC working to protect average consumers like me, but in this case, you will be working against me, impacting my income, my future and my family’s future. Please reconsider the regulations you are proposing. Respectfully yours, Janice Oxton