| Comment Number: | 522418-02716 |
| Received: | 6/16/2006 12:19:42 PM |
| Organization: | PartyLite |
| Commenter: | Amy Marino |
| State: | MA |
| 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 2 years. I began my PartyLite business to earn some extra income with no start up cost. The income I earn has allowed me to stay home with my 8 month old Daughter, Audrey, and not have to put her in day care. I am now earning almost as much as I was when I was working full time as a restaurant manager 80 hours a week. Because I was able to share this wonderful business opportunity with others, I have been able to grow my team and my income to what it is today. I was also able to purchase a NEW minivan 2 days ago with my PartyLite money so my daughter and I can have a safe and comfortable vehicle to drive in. I think God everyday that this opportunity was offered to me and wish I had found it sooner. This is by far the best company I have ever worked for. My income does depends on the fact that I can share this opportunity with others and my family now depends on this income. 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. 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, Amy Marino