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Brentwood, TN…

In an economy that has seen better days, consumers more than ever need help finding companies they can trust. With this in mind, the BBB released a revised ratings system on December 1, 2008 that replaced their old “satisfactory” and “unsatisfactory” scale to make it easier for consumers to find trustworthy businesses.

According to their website, the A+ rating is the highest grade assigned by the BBB and represents their degree of confidence that DirectBuy of Cool Springs is operating in a trustworthy manner and will make a good faith effort to resolve any customer concerns.

The BBB rating system relies on a computer-generated formula that takes into account 16 diverse factors based on objective data and real-life incidences of a business’s actions that have been confirmed and evaluated by actual BBB professionals.

The owners of DirectBuy of Cool Springs, Steve Blume and John Langley, opened their former Cool Springs location five years ago, and have been a recognized, BBB-accredited business since 2002. The Better Business Bureau contends that BBB Accreditation continues to be the most reliable way for most consumers to identify businesses that can be trusted to deliver upon their promises.

“With our advertising and savings claims, we face constant scrutiny,” explained Owner Steve Blume. “Our A+ rating validates our success in upholding these claims and the promises we made to our thousands of local members over the last six years.”

DirectBuy of Cool Springs was also among the top ten United States franchises in annual merchandise volume purchased by members, and the showroom attracts members who drive as long as four hours to shop there.

To assist members with their home renovation projects, DirectBuy of Cool Springs also offers access to interior designers and product specialists who are specially trained in one of five areas of merchandise: Home Furnishings, Home Improvement, Flooring, Entertainment/Outdoor, and Accessories. Additionally, members benefit from the use of a children’s play area, café and a member’s lounge to relax while shopping.

DirectBuy Membership

Consumers who are interested in joining DirectBuy of Cool Springs are encouraged to attend an exclusive Open House event, which is designed to educate families about DirectBuy’s unique business model.  The Open House also helps consumers better understand how DirectBuy members avoid traditional retail markup when purchasing brand-name merchandise. 

About DirectBuy

For more than 37 years, DirectBuy has been showing hundreds of thousands of consumers unparalleled ways to save as they shop for virtually everything for in and around their homes – from furnishings, home improvement and flooring, to entertainment and outdoor products, accessories and much, much more. With more than 160 locations in North America, DirectBuy offers its members access to approximately 700 brand-name manufacturers and their authorized suppliers in the US, and more than 500 brand-name manufacturers and authorized suppliers in Canada.

Consumers interested in seeing DirectBuy’s savings, service and selection up close may obtain a Visitor’s Pass to attend an Open House by visiting www.directbuycoolsprings.com or www.directbuycares.com.

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ROCKLAND, MA…

 

The Bureau’s recognition was largely based on DirectBuy of Boston South  going 10 consecutive years without a customer filing a complaint or issue with the Better Business Bureau. Companies considered for the Torch awards were also chosen on “their high standards of excellence towards customers, employees, suppliers, shareholders, and communities in which they do business, and their reputation of ethical practices in the marketplace.”

 

“Besides offering great products, we go to great lengths to make visiting our store a pleasant and enjoyable experience for the customer. If it’s not, we want to know about it,” said John Massaria, owner of DirectBuy of Boston South. “So while qualifying for the Local Torch awards is great, it’s even more satisfying to know that we’re delivering the kind of customer service that rates that kind of recognition.”

 

It’s not the first time DirectBuy of Boston South has been recognized by the Better Business Bureau. In 2007, DirectBuy of Boston South earned the Better Business Bureau’s 20-year achievement award for two decades of continuous membership and supporting the ethics and strong business practices endorsed by the Better Business Bureau.

 

One of 160+ franchise locations throughout North America, DirectBuy of Boston South makes buying direct from manufacturers easy to understand and easy to do.  Members enjoy the comfortable setting that feels like a country club when they shop direct from more than 700 brand name manufacturers and their authorized suppliers.  Every item at DirectBuy is top quality merchandise; never any factory seconds or leftovers. 

 

Located at 11A Commerce Road in Rockland, DirectBuy of Boston South’s showroom is open to members Tuesday through Thursday, 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 10 am. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, contact DirectBuy of Boston South at 781-878-8846 or visit directbuybostonsouth.com.

 

Consumers interested in becoming members may obtain a Visitor’s Pass to attend an Open House by contacting DirectBuy at 781-878-8846 or DirectBuy@USA.com.  To learn more about the superior value and benefits of a DirectBuy membership, visit www.DirectBuy.com or DirectBuyCares.com.

 

About DirectBuy

Since 1971, DirectBuy has helped hundreds of thousands of families enjoy a better quality of life, enabling them to buy directly from over 700 manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. Buying direct allows members to make their hard-earned money go much further, while having the selection and choice not available at any retail store. DirectBuy of Boston South has been serving the South Shore since 1986 and prides itself in providing excellent member service. Access to confidential prices, local suppliers and unparalleled selection helps make members’ dream projects a reality.  It’s a comfortable, country-club setting, where you finally have the financial control of buying direct.  DirectBuy of Boston South is one of the largest DirectBuy showrooms in New England, and part of 160+ franchise locations throughout North America.

 

Consumers interested in becoming members may obtain a Visitor’s Pass to attend an Open House by contacting DirectBuy of Boston South at 781-878-8846 or directbuyusa.com  To learn more about the superior value and benefits of a DirectBuy membership, visit directbuybostonsouth.com.

Are you Looking for those legitimate home business opportunities that are out there? They are really there but some of them are scams. Make sure you always check with the Better Business Bureau before signing into any at home job. It is always better to find out about a scam before you are bought into it. Real businesses will be interested in what you are going to do for them. They will want to know that they will be represented in a fashion show that will make them more money in the long run from your success. A real company that is looking for affiliates will not SPAM your e-mail with offers. These are the tools of the scam artists out there.

They send bulk junk e-mails hoping someone will fall for it and they do. The real companies will post the needs on sites that are relative to what they do and sell. You will go to a specific site of a specific company and it will have an advertisement to work at home. They will also expect you to seek them out and will probably not even bother you till you make the initial contact. You will able to find other sources in magazines and books related to business or a specific type of business as well. Even when you do find that legitimate at home business opportunity you will want to look at their history. You will want to know the experience others have had working for them and check the Better Business Bureau for any complaints. Never just invest with out digging around for a while.

There are some red flags to be looking for when searching for a home-based work opportunity. If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is a scam. You should be wary of any business that offers you unrealistic amounts of money for mundane tasks like stuffing envelopes. If someone offers you thousands of dollars per hour to do nothing of any value, then there is probably a problem. Think about it, would you pay someone $1000 per hour to watch television and eat Cheetos? Not likely. Real companies expect real work done right not laziness.

Working from home does not mean you do nothing. If the company puts pressure on you to “decide now” or tries to force you to “buy now”,then this is not a very good sign and is not legitimate. Real business owners want money but they want to know who you are and what you will be doing for their company’s name. They don’t want just anyone to be promoting them. Be wary of having to pay to get a job. You don’t have to pay the grocery store to work for them and it applies to at home jobs as well. More than likely this is a scam. Check your state agency to see if the previous buyers list is posted as required by law. If the company you are looking at doesn’t have one then don’t buy into it. To Your Success