| Comment Number: | 522418-02614 |
| Received: | 6/16/2006 10:57:50 AM |
| Organization: | PartyLite Gifts, Inc. - Independent Consultant |
| Commenter: | Mary Laughead |
| State: | SC |
| 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 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 1 year. I began my PartyLite business to earn extra money to pay my husband's college debt so we can grow our family. The income I earn has allowed me to pay off all of our credit card debt and to purchase hardwood flooring and a new leather couch because my husband and I have very sever allergies. Our health is better because of PartyLite's opportunity to have fun while earning a living. 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. I knew PartyLite's reputation because I had a wonderful consultant who became my leader. 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 yours, Mary A. Laughead Independent Consultant