| Comment Number: | 522418-02866 |
| Received: | 6/16/2006 3:40:06 PM |
| Organization: | PartyLite Gifts, Inc. |
| Commenter: | Christina Parran |
| State: | OH |
| 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, specifically the 7-day waiting period and the 10 required references. I am a PartyLite Consultant who has been proud to be involved in this business for the last 6 years. I began my PartyLite business to help to pay for my daughter's wedding. The income I earn has allowed me to do that, go on vacations, and pay my bills. The proposal 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 believe this will inhibit people from joining our organization. I feel very 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 drom doing so - and would hinder others in starting their business in the timeframe they choose. Please know that I am very 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 would also like to add that PartyLite home sales has been in business since 1973 and has a very respectable reputation. They are THE most wonderful company, who looks out for their consultants and offers wonderful benefits! They are also very customer oriented and their Hostesses are No. 1. I ask you to strongly reconsider the regulations you are proposing. Thank you for listening... Respectfully yours, Christina Parran