| Comment Number: | 522418-03494 |
| Received: | 6/20/2006 11:01:41 AM |
| Organization: | PartyLite |
| Commenter: | Patricia Anderson |
| State: | IL |
| 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 8 years. I began my PartyLite business after my divorce. The income I earn has allowed me to be a stay at home mom of 2 teanagers and gave me the flexibility to be available when my children had important school events, doctor appointments, etc. I have made this a business for myself, not just a job. This is a GREAT career opportunity for women vs. part time in retail on someone else's schedule whether your family needs you or not. 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 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. 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, Patti Anderson PartyLite Consultant