| Comment Number: | 522418-03264 |
| Received: | 6/18/2006 7:24:17 PM |
| Organization: | PartyLite Gifts Inc |
| Commenter: | Erika Klimecky |
| State: | WA |
| 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 4 years. I began my PartyLite business to earn money while raising a young family. The income I earn has allowed me to be a more effective parent and helped me make friends I would not otherwise have met. 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. The regulations you are proposing would apply too much red tape to the simple process of helping a prospect look at a new business opportunity. It would also 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, Erika Klimecky