Comment Number: 522418-02703
Received: 6/16/2006 12:03:52 PM
Organization: PartyLIte
Commenter: Sandra Howell
State: PA
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 5 years. I began my PartyLite business to be able to stay at home with my children while earning some extra money, and offering the same to others. The income I earn has allowed me to teach my children the values of being their own boss and having a flexible lifestyle. It has also shown them that money doesn't grow on trees so to speak but that you have to earn it honestly.I also have been able to provide my children with the opportunity to participate in sports programs that require a fee. If I hadn't become a consultant with PartyLite, I would not have been able to do this for them. The proposals you are suggesting would make my business much more difficult and possibly impact my income. Specifically, in terms of the references requirement, I would never feel comfortable providing the personal contact information of other people in PartyLite, nor would I want 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 could 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. Please reconsider the regulations you are proposing. Respectfully yours, Sandra Howell