| Comment Number: | 522418-00125 |
| Received: | 5/31/2006 10:33:38 PM |
| Organization: | |
| Commenter: | Ann Carlisle |
| State: | AZ |
| Subject: | Business Opportunity Rule |
| Title: | Notice of Proposed Rulemaking |
| CFR Citation: | 16 CFR Part 437 |
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Comments:
RE: Business Opportunity Rule, R511993 I have been a direct selling company distributor for over 15 years. Originally, I became a distributor because I wanted the products that were available by this method of distribution. It was the best way to know what I was buying, the products were and are. generally, superior to what one can buy in stores and there is better communication between the manufacturer and the customer. I currently buy from the direct sales companies and do one as a home-based business which supplements my social security and helps a lot of people. With inflation that additional income is necessary. . I appreciate the work of the FTC to protect consumers, but I believe this proposed new rule has many unintended consequences such as adding confusion and time delays. unnecessary paperwork and, most important, robbing individuals of their choice to act responsibly and with integrity. If there are any 7 day as waiting period, it might best be used when we elect official to office, giving the voter a chance to change their vote . Granted there are fraudulent groups out there, but the FTC’s proposed rule would unfairly target legitimate direct selling businesses . The requirement proposed of “10 nearest distributors” is a privacy issue I would personally resent. Thank you for your time in considering my comments. Sincerely, Ann Carlisle