| Comment Number: | 522418-06603 |
| Received: | 7/6/2006 8:51:16 PM |
| Organization: | AdvoCare International Member # 99021234 |
| Commenter: | Deborah Wade |
| State: | TX |
| Subject: | Business Opportunity Rule |
| Title: | Notice of Proposed Rulemaking |
| CFR Citation: | 16 CFR Part 437 |
| Attachment: | 522418-06603.pdf Download Adobe Reader |
Comments:
I oppose the new Business Opportunity Rule! The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a Business Opportunity Rule that would unfairly restrict and burden the legitimate direct selling industry and Members of companies like AdvoCare. The intent is to protect consumers from fraudulent businesses, which AdvoCare supports, but the Rule has many sections that would make it especially burdensome and difficult for a legitimate company like AdvoCare and our Members to operate a business. AdvoCare and I opposes this Rule in its current form. This Rule proposes a seven-day waiting period from the time a Member speaks to someone about AdvoCare until you can sign them up as a Member. AdvoCare already has a buyback policy on all products and sales kits purchased by a Member within 12 months. This Rule casts the direct selling plan in a negative light and prevents momentum with enrolling new members. My family and many others depend on the income we receive from AdvoCare. Please do not pass this rule. Thank you for your time in considering my comments Sincerely, Deborah Wade