| Comment Number: | 522418-02626 |
| Received: | 6/16/2006 11:05:09 AM |
| Organization: | |
| Commenter: | stacy meyer |
| State: | WA |
| 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 2.5 years. I began my PartyLite business to earn a little extra income and be involved in something I could be proud of. The income I make from my business helps to put food on my families table and clothing on their backs. The proposals you are suggesting would make my business much more difficult and possibly impact my income. In addition I see issue with the terms of the references requirement, as this could be not only difficult as I am independent and do not readily have access to every other consultants information, but I also wouldn't feel comfortable providing personal contact information as it would feel like a violation of privacy. In addition I do not wish for my own personal information given out freely. 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 can benefit as I have. The regulations you are proposing would hinder me from doing so – and would hinder others in starting their business in the timeframe they choose. 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. I hope that you can look at the guidlines of organizations such as the Direct Sales Association and work with businesses whom agree to belong to associations such as this to reduce the impact of additional waiting periods and references. Please reconsider the regulations you are proposing. Best Regards, Stacy Meyer Independent Consultant