| Comment Number: | 522418-03613 |
| Received: | 6/21/2006 12:31:40 PM |
| Organization: | Partylite Gifts |
| Commenter: | Ricci Fender |
| State: | NC |
| 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 PartyLite Leader who has been proud to be involved in this business for almost 6 years. I began my PartyLite business to make some additional income for my family. The income I earn has allowed me to quit my full-time day job and have more time to spend with my family and taking care of my elderly grandmother and keeping my niece when needed. It also allows me more time for volunteer work. In addition, I have brought many people into this business, who have also been able to use this opportunity to support themselves and their families and make their dreams come true. The proposals you are suggesting would make my business very difficult and could severly impact my income. Specifically, in terms of the references requirement, I would never feel comfortable giving out personal contact information of other PartyLite consultants, nor would I want my own personal information given out without my consent. I love sharing PartyLite’s very real business opportunity with others, and want to continue to easily introduce PartyLite to others 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, Ricci Fender