| Comment Number: | 522418-08760 |
| Received: | 7/13/2006 12:37:21 PM |
| Organization: | Independent PartyLite Consultant |
| Commenter: | Rebecca Baskerville |
| State: | MI |
| Subject: | Business Opportunity Rule |
| Title: | Notice of Proposed Rulemaking |
| CFR Citation: | 16 CFR Part 437 |
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Comments:
Business Opportunity Rule, Matter No. R511993 I am writting 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 12 years. I began my PartyLite buiness to make a bit extra money to pay off $12,000 credit card debit of which I did within 3 years. Furthermore, the income I earn has allowed me to leave a dead-end job, buy a larger home for my family, remain credit card debt free, and teach numerous other ladies how to do the same for themselves and their families. 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, Becky Baskerville