| Comment Number: | 522418-04775 |
| Received: | 6/28/2006 11:06:36 AM |
| Organization: | PartyLite |
| Commenter: | Jacqueline Simak |
| State: | NY |
| 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 6 months, but have been attending shows and purchasing PartyLite products for several years. I was also with Mary Kay Cosmetics for 11 years—another reputable company. I began my PartyLite business to expand my comfort zone, meet more people and earn extra money. The income I earn has allowed me to pay some unexpected bills. 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. Especially in light of identity theft. 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. I believe in presenting the information and allowing people to decide for themselves because they are capable of making well informed decisions and not jumping blindly into any business venture. 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, Jacqueline Simak