| Comment Number: | 522418-03766 |
| Received: | 6/21/2006 10:12:16 PM |
| Organization: | Heaven'Scent Group Leader, Partylite Gifts |
| Commenter: | Jennifer Jeffries |
| State: | CO |
| 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 Consultant who has been proud to be involved in this business for 8 years. I began my PartyLite business to be able to move out on my own. The income I earn has allowed me to buy a car, own my own home, vacation when I want, volunteer at my church, support myself prior to, through, and after a marriage, and be a mentor and support to hundreds of people. 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 freely. This also would negatively impact the amount of time I could devote to building my own business if I were answering calls and questions from another consultant's potential sponsor. In addition, this would increase the opportunity of those who are not very ethic to steal sponsors from other consultants. 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, negatively impacting my income, my future and my family’s future. Please reconsider the regulations you are proposing. Respectfully yours, Jennifer Jeffries Group Leader Heaven'Scent Unit Magic Carpet Region