| Comment Number: | 522418-02772 |
| Received: | 6/16/2006 1:24:46 PM |
| Organization: | PartyLite Candles & Gifts (Ind. PartyLite Consultant) |
| Commenter: | Cynthia See |
| State: | MN |
| 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 since October of 2005. After much research and consideration, I was confident that PartyLite was for me. I began my PartyLite business to give me the opportunity to be my own boss and to be able to work around my family's schedule. The income I earn has allowed me to contribute to the family budget. My earning potential is unlimited but with this proposed regulation, it would be hampered. 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 have never heard of other businesses having to give out personal references to conduct business. If my personal information (or that of others) wound up in the wrong hands, it could cause all kinds of complications for me or others. I personally have had personal information used to obtain fraudulant credit and after 16 years, my husband and I still have issues because of the person who used such information. 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. PartyLite has nothing to hide so there is no "fear" if someone finds out that PartyLite is not for them. 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. This also will be harder on my family because I could not provide an income to help support our budget without having to go and get a "9 to 5" job. If I were to do that, my kids would be the ones that would suffer the most because I could not be here when they need me. My family comes first and PartyLite gives me that option, my other job did not. I had to work their schedule not mine. I again ask you to reconsider this regulation. Please reconsider the regulations you are proposing. Respectfully yours, Cynthia See