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<tr><td><b>Comment Number: </b></td><td>534660-00038</td></tr>

<tr><td><b>Received: </b></td><td>8/14/2008 12:11:33 PM</td></tr>

<tr><td><b>Organization: </b></td><td>Peterson &amp; Young Inc.</td></tr>

<tr><td><b>Commenter: </b></td><td>Eric Peterson</td></tr>

<tr><td><b>State: </b></td><td>FL</td></tr>

<tr><td><b>Agency: </b></td><td>Federal Trade Commission</td></tr>

<tr><td><b>Rule: </b></td><td>Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries</td></tr>

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<hr><P><b>Comments:</b></p>I believe the commission should not allow these changes to occur for the following reasons:

These changes would cause total confusion for both the consumer and the retailer. The traditional guide lines have guaranteed a high quality product for the consumer and the retailer. To change the standards would question the value and reliability of a metal  considered top of the line and hypoallergenic, to a cheaper less reliable metal. You must question yourselves on this change. Does it really benefit the industry and the consumers? I believe the answer is a &quot;Resounding NO&quot; !


Thank You

Eric Peterson

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