How much does it cost to join DirectBuy?
Try DirectBuy risk-free for 30 days. Join today and if you don’t absolutely love how much you save, we’ll refund your membership fees. $69.95 month (+ $299 initiation fee)
How hard is it to cancel a DirectBuy membership?
If you buy a membership, you have three days to cancel but after that, cancellation is very difficult, even for those with an inability to pay, according to complaints at the Minnesota Better Business Bureau. Any DirectBuy members who want to share their experience?
What is DirectBuy's price guarantee?
DirectBuy's price will be guaranteed to be lower than other authorized reseller pricing for the same product. For our existing members, we’re standing behind our promise to help you save and provide the best experience possible.
Why should I not buy from DirectBuy?
DON'T BUY MEMBERSHIP!! DirectBuy claims to have a "Savings Guarantee", but they always find some way to avoid honoring the "guarantee". If you're a diligent shopper, you can find better prices on the internet. DirectBuy adds so many fees to the price that their price is generally HIGHER than you can find elsewhere.
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What is DirectBuy membership?
DirectBuy is a savings club that guarantees our members the lowest prices on thousands of products & top brands for your home and lifestyle. Join us today! First name is required.
Who bought DirectBuy?
Today, one of those mysteries has been solved. The online retailer of high-end home goods is now owned by CSC Generation, a Merrillville, Indiana-based technology platform and holding company that has snapped up brands like Z Gallerie and DirectBuy out of bankruptcy in recent years.
Did DirectBuy go out of business?
On November 1, 2016, with approximately $185 million in debt, DirectBuy filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. By then, the company had closed all 160 of its franchised showrooms, and had shifted from its store-based model to a focus on e-commerce.
Who bought One Kings Lane?
While Bed Bath & Beyond acquired One Kings Lane in June 2016, the years since have been riddled with woes for the parent company. Underperforming stores and a declining stock price have just been the half of it.
How much does DirectBuy save?
At DirectBuy, we bring the sale to you by cutting out the middlemen-so you can save up to 60% off retail pricing every day, year-round. You can join hundreds of thousands of happy members who have stopped paying retail prices at traditional big-box retailers since 1971. Now, you can furnish the home of your dreams for less.
How many products does DirectBuy have?
Don't see a product from one of our vendors? No worries, with DirectBuy Concierge service you have access to over 1,000,000 products from our entire vendor product lines. So rest assured, if they make it , we can get it for you!
How long is DirectBuy money back guarantee?
For new members, we are so confident that you will love your DirectBuy membership that we’re backing our promise of superior savings, selection and service with a 30-Day Money Back Guarantee.
Is DirectBuy's price lower than other resellers?
DirectBuy's price will be guaranteed to be lower than other authorized reseller pricing for the same product.
How much does DirectBuy save?from directbuy.com
At DirectBuy, we bring the sale to you by cutting out the middlemen-so you can save up to 60% off retail pricing every day, year-round. You can join hundreds of thousands of happy members who have stopped paying retail prices at traditional big-box retailers since 1971. Now, you can furnish the home of your dreams for less.
How many products does DirectBuy have?from directbuy.com
Don't see a product from one of our vendors? No worries, with DirectBuy Concierge service you have access to over 1,000,000 products from our entire vendor product lines. So rest assured, if they make it , we can get it for you!
Is DirectBuy's price lower than other resellers?from land.directbuy.com
DirectBuy's price will be guaranteed to be lower than other authorized reseller pricing for the same product.
What is DirectBuy membership?from directbuy.com
With your DirectBuy membership, you have access to various design services to help complete your projects with expert help from the comfort of your home. Whether you are simply choosing a new entertainment center or bedroom suite, remodeling your bathroom or living room, or updating your kitchen from the cabinets down, DirectBuy’s designers and decorators can help with every step of the process.
How many members are there on DirectBuy?from directbuy.com
Join over 200,000 members today & furnish your home with DirectBuy! We offer savings so low, only members can access our products & services.
Why DirectBuy?from directbuy.com
DirectBuy is a savings club that guarantees our members the lowest prices on hundreds of thousands of products & top brands for your home and lifestyle. Find something lower priced on the market? Our Savings Guarantee allows us to not just meet it, but beat it.
What is DirectBuy Travel?from directbuy.com
DirectBuy Travel allows you to use Travel Savings Credits to buy down the cost of your next vacation below the market price. Book your next trip online or with the help of the DirectBuy Travel Concierge Service.
Why did DirectBuy issue a cease and desist letter?from en.wikipedia.org
Attorneys for DirectBuy issued a cease and desist letter to consumer blog infomercialscams.com for "unwarranted and defamatory attacks" posted about DirectBuy by visitors to the blog and asked that the comments be immediately removed. Though the DirectBuy attorney forbade the letter to be posted online, citing ownership of the copyright to the letter as justification, Public Citizen posted the letter on its website along with a response.
What is DirectBuy travel concierge?from directbuy.com
DirectBuy’s travel concierge service is like having a members-only, personal travel agency available to help you plan any excursion. This team of experts knows how to get you unbeatable savings on vacations to the best destinations on the globe, so you can see the world and save.
How long is DirectBuy money back guarantee?from directbuy.com
We are so confident that you will love your DirectBuy membership that we’re backing our promise of superior savings, selection and service with a 30-Day Money Back Guarantee.
How much is DirectBuy monthly?
You can now subscribe to the service for a nominal initial fee and a monthly subscription as low as $39.95. Needless to say, access to the great prices and unmatched selection offered by DirectBuy just became affordable to nearly everyone.
What makes DirectBuy different from other retailers?
But what they are doing is comparing one retail price with another retail price . When they come into DirectBuy, they see the dealer price sheet. They see what we buy it for, and they see what any retailer buys it for. They know exactly what the true cost is on whatever they buy.”
How many SKUs does DirectBuy have?
As mentioned earlier, DirectBuy’s selection is enormous. It includes the products of over 700 name brand manufacturers, which translates into over 1,000,000 SKUs. A partial list of the products offered includes home improvement categories like carpeting, hardwood flooring, windows, plumbing fixtures, furniture and major appliances along with lifestyle products like sunglasses, golf clubs, exercise equipment, televisions, jewelry and apparel.
Where was DirectBuy founded?
DirectBuy, originally known as United Consumers Club, started in Merrillville, Indiana, in 1971 by James Gagan. From its inception, DirectBuy provided great savings to its members. The problem for many was that until recently, a DirectBuy membership required a significant upfront membership fee of a few thousand dollars.
Does DirectBuy have a savings guarantee?
In addition to providing this valuable pricing information to their clients, DirectBuy also backs this up with an actual savings guarantee. According to Jack, “One of the most significant things we have done recently is we now have a savings guarantee. When a person buys something [at DirectBuy], they are absolutely guaranteed the lowest prices in the marketplace.” You can actually see the savings guarantee spelled out in the DirectBuy catalog and on their website.
Who owns DirectBuy in Indianapolis?
Recently, we met Jack Powell and his wife Genta, the owners of DirectBuy of Indianapolis. Jack and Genta have a lifetime of experience with DirectBuy. Jack’s involvement in DirectBuy began when he and his brother were caddying at a golf club where Gagan played. The brothers went from caddying to working for DirectBuy part-time in high school and college. Starting full time in 1978, Jack has now owned two franchise locations and was a Field Sales Director for the corporate office where he met his wife Genta, who held a position as a Field Service Director.
Does DirectBuy have an app?
They also offer an app that has an amazing feature called “I Want That.” If you are out and see something you want, simply take a picture of it and upload it to the app. DirectBuy’s Concierge Shopping experts will investigate your request and provide you with matching or similar products along with pricing.
Training and Support
DirectBuy provides franchise owners with the tools they need to enhance their profitability and a genuine opportunity to experience the financial and personal rewards they seek. Franchise owners benefit directly from DirectBuy's extensive franchise experience and the proven, replicable training and support systems including:
Testimonials
"To be a successful DirectBuy owner, I believe it is essential to have previous management experience. Managing people and achieving results through them is the key to success. You must also be willing to carry the vision and inspire your people to follow that vision."
How many comments does each poster have on the satisfaction with membership?
Interesting that the two posters claiming satisfaction with membership each have one comment total—the one in this thread.
Is DirectBuy juice worth it?
I have been a member for 10 years and the company has gone from okay to horrible. It is not worth the headache dealing with DirectBuy.
Does DirectBuy have a guarantee?
DirectBuy claims to have a "Savings Guarantee", but they always find some way to avoid honoring the "guarantee". If you're a diligent shopper, you can find better prices on the internet. DirectBuy adds so many fees to the price that their price is generally HIGHER than you can find elsewhere.
Is DirectBuy a scam?
Has anyone had experiences with DirectBuy? Is it a scam? I'd like to hear the good, the bad and the ugly please!
