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by link, Window Shopper

  • Created: March 29, 2010, 8:16 am
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I am contemplating starting starting a business selling personal security products via direct mail. I wish to market to consumers. some of the items I wish to market are; Pepper Sprays, Security Cameras and Stun-guns.  Are there any laws governing the marketing such items to consumers via direct mail.  I will be marketing them both locally and nationally.  I am based in Chicago, Illinois.

Thanks.

L. Jenkins

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NicoleD | Former Moderator | 3/31/2010 - 1:11 pm

There are strict federal and state government regulations and international laws that may ban the sale of stunguns and pepper spray to certain areas. Before you begin selling or advertising these items, speak with a small business attorney or contact the state government agencies where you plan to sell these items, so you can enusre that you are operating within the law. Here are some articles on email marketing regulations and helpful tips for improving your reach: - Getting Started with Email Marketing: The Most Powerful Tool in Your Relationsh ip-Buildin g Toolbox - The CAN-SPAM Act and Beyond: Improving Email Compliance , Deliverabi lity, and Readabilit y

DrDating | Window Shopper | 4/13/2010 - 6:02 am

I don't think you'd be able to post those items through the mail either just in case they became lost or fell into the wrong hands.
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