| Comment Number: | 522418-03571 |
| Received: | 6/20/2006 11:19:23 PM |
| Organization: | Cookie Lee Fine Fashion Jewelry & PartyLite Gifts, Inc. |
| Commenter: | Tiffany Smith |
| State: | CA |
| 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 Cookie Lee Fine Fashion Jewelry Consultant and a PartyLite Consultant. I am proud to be involved in both these businesses for 6 years. I began my Cookie Lee Fine Fashion Jewelry business and my PartyLite business to supplement my income so I could work part-time and be still be home to raise my son. The income I earn has allowed me to be a better mother for my son and I have not had to sacrifice my income from switching to a part-time job from full-time. Since I work part-time I am able to be home when my son gets off school and can make sure his homework gets done and that he stays out of trouble. 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 Cookie Lee or PartyLite, nor would I want my own personal information given out freely. I feel good about sharing Cookie Lee’s and PartyLite’s very real business opportunity with others, and want to continue to easily introduce Cookie Lee and 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. Sincerely, Tiffany A. Smith