| Comment Number: | 522418-03518 |
| Received: | 6/20/2006 2:19:58 PM |
| Organization: | PartyLite |
| Commenter: | Letitia Bruso |
| State: | NY |
| 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 that 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 be able to stay home with my children. The income I earn has allowed me to be able to do that and give them things I otherwise would not be able to give them. 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 information freely given out. I feel very 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 in me from doing so- and would hinder others in starting their business in the timeframe they choose. Please know that I am thankful we have a 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, Letitia M. Bruso Independent Consultant with PartyLite