| Comment Number: | 522418-06332 |
| Received: | 7/5/2006 11:46:29 PM |
| Organization: | Tastefully Simple |
| Commenter: | Kris Shuda |
| State: | MN |
| Subject: | Business Opportunity Rule |
| Title: | Notice of Proposed Rulemaking |
| CFR Citation: | 16 CFR Part 437 |
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Comments:
I am concerned about the proposed Business Opportunity Rule R511993. I believe that in its present form, it could prevent me from successfully operating my business as a direct seller of Tastefully Simple products. I do understand that your mission is to protect the public from unfair and deceptive acts or practices. However, some of the sections in the proposed rule will make it very difficult for me to sell Tastefully Simple products and help others start Tastefully Simple businesses of their own. I am not a deceptive person and only want the best for any of my clients, whether they buy food from me or are interested in the business, however if I have someone interested in the business and I tell them they have to wait for a week, that makes me feel like I'm being deceptive and sneaky. One of the most confusing and burdensome sections of the proposed rule is the seven-day waiting period for new consultants. Our new consultant startup kit costs only $170. People buy TVs, cars and other items that cost much more than that, and they don’t have to wait seven days. This waiting period gives the impression that there might be something wrong with our business. I appreciate the work of the FTC to protect consumers, but I believe this proposed new rule has many unintended consequences and that there are less burdensome alternatives available in achieving the FTC's goals. Thank you for your time and for taking my comments into consideration. Sincerely, Kris Shuda Tastefully Simple Independent Consultant