| Comment Number: | 522418-03362 |
| Received: | 6/19/2006 1:22:23 PM |
| Organization: | Independent Contractor of Melaleuca |
| Commenter: | Carolyn (Jackie) Hunter |
| State: | WV |
| Subject: | Business Opportunity Rule |
| Title: | Notice of Proposed Rulemaking |
| CFR Citation: | 16 CFR Part 437 |
| No Attachments |
Comments:
Federal Trade Commission Dear Sir or Madam I am writing regarding my concern for Business Opportunity Rule R511993. In it’s present form it would make it almost impossible for me to sell Melaleuca products. I realize that the FTC’s main goal is to protect the public from unfair acts and practices but this rule would completely handicap me as an independent contractor of Melaleuca. My husband and I are retired and it is our goal to help our grandchildren with college expenses plus provide ourselves with more security, as we grow older. I thought contracting with Melaleuca was a good way to do this because I use and appreciate their exceptional products. The future of my goals is dependent on the stability of the direct marketing industry. The 7-day waiting period would make it seem like something was wrong with the company. Melaleuca’s training kit is only $29 and those buying highly priced items such as televisions and cars don’t have a 7-day waiting period. Besides Melaleuca already has a 100% buyback that includes the $29 kit. The detailed paper work and reports from me to Melaleuca would be tremendous and in the long run would probably result in higher priced products. The release of personal information to show lawsuits (even if not guilty verdicts) and cancellations within a period of time seems detrimental to those whose information is being released to strangers. Information of this type concerning Melaleuca is already accessible on the Better Business Bureau web site. While I appreciate the efforts of the FTC to protect consumers, I feel this rule as it is written will have many unexpected consequences. There must be a better way to achieve your goals. Respectfully, Jackie Hunter