| Comment Number: | 522418-04992 |
| Received: | 6/29/2006 2:12:09 AM |
| Organization: | Quixtar Affiliated Independent Business Owner |
| Commenter: | Scott Barber |
| State: | Not in the US |
| Subject: | Business Opportunity Rule |
| Title: | Notice of Proposed Rulemaking |
| CFR Citation: | 16 CFR Part 437 |
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Comments:
I am a US citizen living in the US Virgin Islands. I also have a second home in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. I also own and operate a successful distribution business and I use Quixtar as my supplier. I have operated this distribution business for 24 years, originally using Amway corporation as my supplier, and now using Quixtar as my supplier. I am writing regarding the current proposed legislation that would burden IBOs with an unfair, and burdensome requirement that would have a very negative impact on my business, as well as the business of almost every individual who operates using the direct selling business model. I can attest to the fact that Quixtar and Amway Corporation, both Alticor subsidaries, have always dealt with IBOs and customers alike, in a very professional manner. They have always strongly recommended that IBOs adhere to the strict rules and regulations that Quixtar has provided in writing. By being involved with Quixar, and previously with Amway, I have learned excellent business ethics, and principles that are not normally taught or practiced in the rest of the business world. Every direct selling organization can learn from Quixtar in this regard, and those direct selling companies should be required to have equivalent rules, regulations, and standards. But to force all direct selling companies to adhere to the FTCs proposed regulations would definitely have a detrimental effect upon my business, which is operated in a very professional, honest, and ethical manner. The FTCs proposed legislation should not have any wording that would create any of the following restrictions: NO 7 day waiting period. NO list or references should be required. NO list of past or present legal allegations should be required. NO list of financial records should need to be disclosed. There vast number of people who operate in the direct selling industry are honest and ethical people who are simply using this industry to help to provide a better lifestyle for our families. Obviously, there will always be a few bad apples in any industry, but please do not treat this legitimate industry in the same manner that you should be treating illegal pyramid operations. They are 2 totally different industries. I would suggest that the FTC find ways to put the illegal pyramids out of business, not the legitimite businesses like Quixtar. Thank you for your concern in this matter, Sincerely, Scott Barber