http://www.infomercialratings.com/product/direct_buy
Might be helpful...It sounds like the membership is close to $5,000 for two years.
posted by psyche777 at 12:23 P.M. EST on Sat Feb 17, 2007 #
DirectBuy, or UCC Total Home, it's former name, sounds like a giant scam to me. ~$5,000 upfront and they won't let you think it over at home after the presentation. Either sign up then or you aren't welcome back is what several people reported according to the reviews above. Other reviews say the goods are poor quality and/or not much below retail. Oh, and anything they promise you in the presentation is nullified by the contract, which states "No oral promises or statements not contained in this membership agreement are binding."
If you're looking to remodel on the cheap, try the Big Ugly Warehouse. There's a local location, they've got low prices, and you can inspect their stock before buying, unlike DirectBuy. I've only heard of one person having a problem with them, and it was because the snap together flooring they bought was from two separate production runs and the color was noticeably different. Other than that, they're pretty cheap and unlike DirectBuy, you can inspect the goods before you buy.
posted by thenick at 12:44 P.M. EST on Sat Feb 17, 2007 #
Let me give a shout-out to Toledo Plywood on Westwood (south Douglas).
Best prices I found by a large margin, especially on trim and moldings. Plus they have a friendly, knowledgeable staff that you can find in seconds rather that searching for hours in the Big Box home improvement stores.
posted by thetoledowire_com at 03:50 P.M. EST on Sat Feb 17, 2007 #
Chris - when using a new business for any major purchase I always start at the consumer credit bureau :-) The one FOR consumers about businesses.
This outfit had 88 hits, which is a rather considerable amount.
Here: ripoffreport
posted by katie82640 at 05:58 P.M. EST on Sat Feb 17, 2007 #
katie82640, Thank you for the public service. Wow. Who knows how many people you saved from a serious financial loss.
posted by holland at 06:22 P.M. EST on Sat Feb 17, 2007 #
Any time a deal is so good that you have to decide right this minute without thinking about it or lose it, its not a deal that is going to be in your favor. If they have a solid good deal for you they will want you to compare it to what others offer,or tell you to price shop.
posted by roygbiv at 06:20 P.M. EST on Sun Feb 18, 2007 #
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