| Comment Number: | 522418-02808 |
| Received: | 6/16/2006 2:13:53 PM |
| Organization: | PartyLite Gift Inc |
| Commenter: | Jacquelyn Mead |
| State: | WI |
| 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 the business for over 10 years. I began my PartyLite business to earn extra money for my family. The income I earn has allowed me to help pay for a wedding for my daughter, take vacations that otherwise would not be possible to take. My income with Partylite suppliments my families income to make life just a little bit easier. 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 PartLite'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 porposing 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 consider the regulations you are proposing. Respectfully yours, Jacquelyn S Mead