[Jewelry making - Article 00810] - Re: [Orchid] FTC guidelines

[James Binnion]

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>     So I wonder how legitimate sellers of handmade jewelry can use
>     these guidelines to insist that the illegitimate sellers represent
>     their work fairly. Of course I'm thinking of Etsy and the handmade
>     concept (other than vintage and commercial supplies.) I see that
>     there is a complaint section on the FTC website but it looks as
>     though it is for people who have purchased items that were
>     misrepresented. 

    I would contact the folks who run Etsy and point out the relevant
    area of the FTC guides and then If they blow you off send a copy of
    a complaint to the FTC that you are going to send if they don't do
    some things to comply and see what their position is then. Best to
    have the complaint drafted by a lawyer. 

James Binnion
jbin AT mokume-gane.com
James Binnion Metal Arts
http://www.mokume-gane.com
360-756-6550
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