Rip-off Report Investigation:EDitor’s UPDATE: Positive Rating and Recognition has been given to
DirectBuy for its Commitment to Excellence in customer service.
Rip-off Report’s investigation of DirectBuy uncovers an ongoing commitment to total client satisfaction. This means that clients can expect the company will always work towards finding a mutually satisfactory resolution to any complaints or concerns in the past, present or future. DirectBuy pledges to help members and guests realize their dreams through exceptional customer experiences and unparalleled savings, service, and selection.
The Rip-Off Report Investigation revealed a demonstrated commitment by DirectBuy to providing excellent customer service and resolving customer issues. They achieve this through several means, including a recent partnership with customer service experts to actively survey their members and guests and make changes that improve their processes and ensure a uniform exceptional experience for every customer. To address the most common concerns, DirectBuy recently started offering free trial memberships at participating club locations, as well as additional tiers and terms of membership to meet a broader range of household budgets.
The Investigation also showed that DirectBuy members are renewing their memberships at record rates, indicating members are still very satisfied with the value they receive through DirectBuy’s home furnishings and home improvement products and services. DirectBuy is one of the largest consumer buying clubs of its kind, and we are convinced they are dedicated to using feedback from customers to continually improve their policies and procedures.
One DirectBuy executive explained about their many changes stating, “We have a team of service support specialists available specifically to address concerns from members and guests who visit Rip-Off Report. We want to ensure that their experiences with DirectBuy are positive, whether they join or not." Should you require this assistance, please contact them at
DirectBuyHELP@directbuy.com Provide your name, the date of your issue, and the name of the location you visited. If you are a member, please include your member number if available.
Given DirectBuy’s commitment to excellent customer service, they were alarmed by some of the complaints lodged with Rip-off Report. Rip-off Report found that most complaints about DirectBuy were made by non-members who were critical of the cost of membership and the policy that a decision about membership must be made the same day of the open house visit. The policy is there to protect the manufacturers. It ensures their confidential pricing cannot be used by non-members to negotiate better deals with retail stores, thereby protecting the best possible pricing to members. The policy has not changed, but as stated above, new tiers and terms of membership are being offered at participating club locations
DIRECT BUY recognizes that complaints posted on Rip-off Report (true or not) are issues that need to be addressed and if handled correctly can be valuable learning opportunities. With the feedback generated by Rip-off Report’s Investigation DirectBuy has made the necessary organizational changes to allow their members a more streamlined approach to problem resolution and a total overall commitment to customer experience. As one senior executive stated, “We have learned that even the most committed companies can make mistakes, but if you really pay attention, you can learn from them. We’ve adjusted policies to please both members and manufacturers, and we hope that anyone who has further suggestions on how we can improve our services will contact us with their ideas.”
In summary, after our investigation, which included discussions with DirectBuy Senior Management, Rip-off Report is convinced that the company has been and is committed to quality delivery of services resulting in total client satisfaction.
Read about DirectBuy .. see their websites and the services they have to offer. Read more about DirectBuy’s Commitment to Excellence and Total Consumer Satisfaction and why consumers should feel safe, confident and secure when doing business with a member of Rip-off Report's Corporate Advocacy Business Remediation & Customer Satisfaction Program. ..yes, a long name for a program that does a lot for both consumers and businesses alike. Read about Rip-off Report Corporate Advocacy Business Remediation & Customer Satisfaction Program,..A program that benefits the consumer, assures them of complete satisfaction and confidence when doing business with a member business. this program works.=====================
NOW TO THE ORIGINAL REPORT THAT WAS FILED =====================
Direct Buy Membership Scam Membership ($5000) only day of "free-pass" visit or never return. Suppliers' full lines of merchandise not availalbe, only pricy high-end. Lanham Maryland
DirectBuy staff are quite charming and strictly business. The presentation was inviting and I was told you must join today for $5000 or never attempt to join later. I have made numerous calls to my membership location, but can only get the receptionist. Others fail to return my calls. I tried to make the best of my membership, but have been unable to purchase items I was interested. The manufacturers/suppliers I was interested in are indeed participants, but their complete lines are not available to DirectBuy members. Some items are only packages. I was interested in a lap top. DirectBuy only offered lap top packages including printers, etc. Many, if not all, merchandise is high-end and therefore still pricy. Especially when you tack on shipping and handling. Too much merchandise can be purchased directly from manufacturers/suppliers, including shipping & handling and not cost $5000 to access it. I am very disappointed and would not recommend this membership to anyone. I do not agree or believe the favorable printed reports. My goal in joining was to possibly remodel my kitchen. From what I have seen, I could have spent the membership fee towards the remodeling project. I am not convinced I saved thousands. I am convinced I threw away thousands. After joining, I was given the opportunity to actually shop the catalogues. Whereas I tend to purchase medium-end, I am not ameniable to the high-end (therefore pricy) merchandise at DirectBuy. My attempts to speak with the "owner" of my mermbership location to discuss my displeasure with the whole contract have been unsuccessful.
Terri
Fort Washington, Maryland
U.S.A.
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