| Comment Number: | 522418-00661 |
| Received: | 6/3/2006 2:54:46 PM |
| Organization: | Shaklee |
| Commenter: | Patti Wilson |
| State: | OK |
| Subject: | Business Opportunity Rule |
| Title: | Notice of Proposed Rulemaking |
| CFR Citation: | 16 CFR Part 437 |
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Comments:
I need to express my strong opposition to the proposed Business Opportunity Rule R511993.I understand where you stand on unfair acts or practices, but this rule would make it very hard for me to sign up distributors. Most people join Shaklee to get their products at a wholesale price. Later on if they decide to do a business they give Shaklee Corp. their s.s.#. The 7 day waiting period is unneccessary because Shaklee has a 90% buy back for all products and starter kit($19.95). I am also uncormfortable today with all the identy theft going on to give the last 10 purchases to anyone. Release of any wrong doing or deceptive practices lawsuits over a 10 year periord would be very difficult as a distributor especially with a 50 year old company. My husband and I have taken the Shaklee products fo the last 11 years. When you lose 3 out of 4 parents in their 50s you want to become pro-active with your health. Eleven years later we depend on our Shaklee income to supplement our budget. While I appreciate the work of FTC to protect comsumers, I believe this proposed new rule has many unintended consequences for direct sellers and that there are less burdensome alternatives to the agency to achieve its goals. Thank you for your time in considering my comments. Sincerly, Patti S. Wilson