| Comment Number: | 522418-03439 |
| Received: | 6/19/2006 9:51:53 PM |
| Organization: | Partylite |
| Commenter: | Melanie Williams |
| State: | FL |
| 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 have been a PartyLite Consultant for over 8 years who is very proud to be involved in this business. I began my PartyLite business to help pay for my wedding and I successfully did just that in just 3 short months. The continued income I earn has allowed me to purchase the things I need most for my family. It has allowed me to not have to be a part of the corporate world and I can be my own boss. I do not have to worry about being with a compnmay for over 24 years and then at the drop of a pin be told the company no longer needs my position. I control my own destiny by being in the Direct Selling Association. 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 so 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, Melanie Williams