| Comment Number: | 522418-11676 |
| Received: | 7/17/2006 2:24:21 PM |
| Organization: | PartyLite Gifts Inc. |
| Commenter: | Tina Staniscia |
| 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 require- ments 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 two and a half years. I began my business to earn extra income. The income I earn has allowed me to help with household bills and have credit card free holidays. The proposals you are suggesting would make my business much more difficult and possibly impact my income. Specifically, in terms of the reference 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 introduce PartyLite to more people that could benefit as I have. The regulations you are proposing would hinder me from doing so- and would hinder others from starting their business in the timeframe they choose. Please know that I am 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 business, income, my future and my family's future. Please reconsider the regulations you are proposing. Respectfully yours, Tina C. Staniscia