| Comment Number: | 522418-00967 |
| Received: | 6/5/2006 7:47:52 PM |
| Organization: | |
| Commenter: | Linda Wehr |
| State: | PA |
| Subject: | Business Opportunity Rule |
| Title: | Notice of Proposed Rulemaking |
| CFR Citation: | 16 CFR Part 437 |
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Comments:
Dear Sir or Madam: I am writing this letter because I am concerned about the proposed Business Opportunity Rule R511993. Some of the sections in the proposed rule seem not necessary and extremely bothersome to my Sunrider business.It will make it very difficult to sell the Sunrider products. The 7 day waiting period does not at all seem necessary for our business. Sunrider's Starter Pack costs only $140. and is not a mandatory purchase in order to become an Independent Sunrider Distributor. This waiting period sheds a negative light on the plan. This is unnecessary because Sunrider already has a generous 60-day return policy for existing Distributors that is applicable to all products., including the Sunrider Starter Pack. Sunrider also has a 90% buyback policy for former Distributors applicable to all products purchased within the last twelve months. The proposed rule also calls for the release of any information regarding lawsuits involving misrepresentation, or unfair or deceptive practices. It does not matter if the company was found innocent. Today, any company can be sued for almost anything. It does not make sense to me that I would have to disclose these lawsuits unless Sunrider is found guilty. Sunrider and I would be put at an unfair advantage even though Sunrider has done nothing wrong. I am uncomfortable with the proposed rule which would involve giving out the personal information of individuals,( without their approval) to strangers. Giving away this information could damage the business relationship of the references who may be involved in other companies including those of competitors. The following sentence required by the proposed rule will prevent many people from wanting to sign up as a salesperson: "If you buy a business opportunity from the seller, your contact information can be disclosed in the future to other buyers." I find may people very concerned about their privacy and identity theft. They will be reluctant to share their personal information with people they may have never met. Finally, I have been an Independent Sunrider Distributor for almost 14 years. I started eating the Sunrider foods to get healthier and I absolutely love all of the SR foods and products and would not want to be without them. I make extra income to be able to continue to eat and use most of the Sunrider products. The Sunrider foods and products are extremely valuable to my family and I am thankful to be able to earn extra income to help provide them. I appreciate the work that the FTC is trying to do but I believe this proposed new rule could have many unforseen negative consequences. These new changes you want would be extremely burdensome and send negative signals between distributors and new people. I think that most people are very much aware of things and ask enough questions to protect themselves without making confusing new rules. Thankyou for your time in considering my comments. Sincerely,