| Comment Number: | 522418-03285 |
| Received: | 6/19/2006 12:09:48 AM |
| Organization: | Party Lite |
| Commenter: | Tammy Erickson |
| State: | CA |
| Subject: | Business Opportunity Rule |
| Title: | Notice of Proposed Rulemaking |
| CFR Citation: | 16 CFR Part 437 |
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Comments:
I am writing to ask that you reconsider some of the requirements you are proposing to regulate the direct sales industry. I am a Party Lite Consultant who has been proud to be involved in this business for over 1 year. I began my Party Lite business to earn extra money for my family. The income I earn has allowed me to pay down my credit card bills, and purchase school supplies for my children. 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 Party Lite, nor would I want my own personal information given out freely. I feel good about sharing Party Lite's very real business opportunity with others, and want to continue to easily introduct Party Lite 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, Tammy Erickson, Team Leader