| Comment Number: | 522418-02979 |
| Received: | 6/16/2006 7:44:17 PM |
| Organization: | PartyLite |
| Commenter: | Heidi Hampton |
| State: | CA |
| Subject: | Business Opportunity Rule |
| Title: | Notice of Proposed Rulemaking |
| CFR Citation: | 16 CFR Part 437 |
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Comments:
NOTE: If you’re sending a letter by mail, the FTC requires two copies. 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 delight others in beautifying their homes, help compensate our household income, make new friends and enjoy a new career. The income I earn has allowed me to contibute to my family, help with household espenses, and to feel useful. I feel great about what I do and want to continue feeling this way. I love helping others by sharing this business, it's great. The only one I have to count on is me. I am the one that can make or break me. With Partylite I can't see the latter happening it's a great product that sells itself. However, if you make these changes it could affect my business tremendously. Please don't hurt my clients and protential sponsors, or me. 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, Heidi Hampton