| Comment Number: | 522418-02734 |
| Received: | 6/16/2006 12:37:05 PM |
| Organization: | Stampin Up & PartyLite |
| Commenter: | Monica Kelley |
| State: | VA |
| 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 & Stampin Up Consultant who has been proud to be involved in this business for _6_ years. I began my business to Get to meet people, make a little extra money for my family and get to earn great trips and free products. The income I earn has allowed me to Pay bills, put my sons in special classes, take trips with my family, buy things I would not be able to afford on just my military pay! 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 or Stampin Up, nor would I want my own personal information given out freely. I feel good about sharing Stampin Up &PartyLite’s very real business opportunity with others, and want to continue to easily introduce Stampin Up & 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, Monica Kelley