Direct Buy showroom

[ScubaLatt]

Any of you ever use Direct Buy showroom to purchase things for your home? I am getting a lot of calls from them wanting me and the mrs. to come in for a preview. I may be building a house within a year so was wondering if it is worth joining or not???

Any info would be helpful.

TIA,

Latt

[RigRatNoMeaux]

I have it but haven't used it yet. I know some floors I was looking at were 6$ less than other floor stores were offering. As in 1.99 compared to 8.00 per square foot. U will save a lot by buying floors, cabenets and counter tops. Pm me and I'll give you some more info!

[ScubaLatt]

Originally Posted by RigRatNoMeaux

I have it but haven't used it yet. I know some floors I was looking at were 6$ less than other floor stores were offering. As in 1.99 compared to 8.00 per square foot. U will save a lot by buying floors, cabenets and counter tops. Pm me and I'll give you some more info!

what is the cost to join? can you buy appliances, furniture, etc. at lower prices than say lowes or home depot or sears?

[Raymond]

Google search, i think the reviews will answer your questions Latt.

[ScubaLatt]

Originally Posted by Raymond

Google search, i think the reviews will answer your questions Latt.

Ok, reviews sucked. guess I won't be falling for this scam. hoped to hear good reviews from someone on here.

[RigRatNoMeaux]

U can but any thing from tires to tile. 5,000

[PUREBAY2200]

We looked into it..... It's a rip off.
Horrible reviews. Found a few that were just scary!!!

[RigRatNoMeaux]

the reviews are from people who didnt use it right. You save your money on flooring, etc... My wifes uncle has it and loves it

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by RigRatNoMeaux

the reviews are from people who didnt use it right. You save your money on flooring, etc... My wifes uncle has it and loves it

They have folks that still luv obummer but that doesn't mean he is good for America . $5,000 to possibly save money??? By purchasing from these peeps?? Kasino must have come with the idea.

[fishinpox]

Not worth it, I find better deals on high end construction materials by doin research and being willing to travel . For example the house I'm building right now I let a local granite fabricator bid my job, 28,000.00. I traveled to a place that new construction is dead in their bid 13,000.00. I have 3 job built custom marble showers in this house, marble I used price in BR $12-22/ sqft for 24x24x1" tiles , I bought 2 plane tix selected stone for showers n floors ,had it shipped to BR cheaper than if I would have bought it here. So what I'm getting at , spend your 5k elsewhere just do your homework

[RigRatNoMeaux]

If u buy enough it is well worth it. I'm only 27. In my life time I will save well over that 5k. There are way to many smart arses in here. Until you have done it yourself, keep ur opinions to ur self because they are worthless. I know that new math confuses some people but, 2$ floor vs 8$ floor. The exact same floor from the exact same company. Let me know if I'm wrong, but isn't that a 75% savings. So, if I'm putting wood floors through out my 2500sqft house that it isn't hard to see where the savings are($5k or $20k.) know the facts!

[Salty]

Originally Posted by RigRatNoMeaux

There are way to many smart arses in here. Until you have done it yourself, keep ur opinions to ur self because they are worthless.

Originally Posted by RigRatNoMeaux

I have it but haven't used it yet.

[RigRatNoMeaux]

Originally Posted by Salty

But I've done my research. I know what I'm getting and how much I'm saving. You don't know the savings until you get in and compare.

[PUREBAY2200]

The shipping and other "fees" are the rip off. Lots of issues with warranties, lots of contractors won't install the materials etc. List goes on.
Good luck to u. Buyer beware....

[RigRatNoMeaux]

Please tell me why a contractor won't install the materials?? It's the same stuff you can get at lowes and everywhere else. Shipping is lower than anywhere else and there isn't any other fees.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by RigRatNoMeaux

Please tell me why a contractor won't install the materials?? It's the same stuff you can get at lowes and everywhere else. Shipping is lower than anywhere else and there isn't any other fees.

Assumed Liability which makes contractor make the product good and wait for reimbursement from mfg if there is a defect. Not trying to be a smart azz but cutting out your contractor will not endere him to you. We all have to make a profit or we go out of business, how much profit is determined by the quality of our work. I don't want a house built by the friendly folks at Walmart Contracting LLC but there are plenty of folks who would and ***** and moan about the workmanship after the fact.

[RigRatNoMeaux]

Originally Posted by Raymond

Assumed Liability which makes contractor make the product good and wait for reimbursement from mfg if there is a defect. Not trying to be a smart azz but cutting out your contractor will not endere him to you. We all have to make a profit or we go out of business, how much profit is determined by the quality of our work. I don't want a house built by the friendly folks at Walmart Contracting LLC but there are plenty of folks who would and ***** and moan about the workmanship after the fact.

its the same d**n products!! Me buying the Products or you buying the products and then selling then to me and then installing them shouldnt make a difference in the quality of your work wright??? Or you only do good work for the people you stick it to???

[southern151]

Originally Posted by RigRatNoMeaux

its the same d**n products!! Me buying the Products or you buying the products and then selling then to me and then installing them shouldnt make a difference in the quality of your work wright??? Or you only do good work for the people you stick it to???

Own your own business and, I think you'll understand what Raymond is saying. I get it all the time in collision. When customers want to bring their own parts, it cuts me out of a 25% + profit. I don't have a problem with it, except come bill time. And, btw, if you bring your own products/parts for me to paint and install, I'm not gonna warranty the parts when their subpar primers let go and paint is flying off. Also, if it doesn't fit right, I hope you saved enough money to be satisfied with your parts looking like they weren't even made for your car.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by RigRatNoMeaux

its the same d**n products!! Me buying the Products or you buying the products and then selling then to me and then installing them shouldnt make a difference in the quality of your work wright??? Or you only do good work for the people you stick it to???

Not a contractor, I am a commercial insurance agent and take care of my customers. But, it doesn't bother me when one leaves because of price because they were going to do it sooner or later. My business is built on mutual respect, it is a two way street don't you think? The "Golden Rule" in business is extremely hard to find today but when you find someone who believes in it they almost always stay with you. My dad has the same outlook that you have, he complains about how much his doctors charge but would beotch to high heavens if his day rate gets cut because he believes he has earned it but not the other way around. JMO, if you are only saving $5,000 over your lifetime(age 27) by being a member you are in the hole. There are some very big Assumptions being made to justify spending $$$ ahead of time to save on the backend IMO. Remember, this thread was started on "Opinions" and not "Facts".

[RigRatNoMeaux]

Originally Posted by Raymond

Not a contractor, I am a commercial insurance agent and take care of my customers. But, it doesn't bother me when one leaves because of price because they were going to do it sooner or later. My business is built on mutual respect, it is a two way street don't you think? The "Golden Rule" in business is extremely hard to find today but when you find someone who believes in it they almost always stay with you. My dad has the same outlook that you have, he complains about how much his doctors charge but would beotch to high heavens if his day rate gets cut because he believes he has earned it but not the other way around. JMO, if you are only saving $5,000 over your lifetime(age 27) by being a member you are in the hole. There are some very big Assumptions being made to justify spending $$$ ahead of time to save on the backend IMO. Remember, this thread was started on "Opinions" and not "Facts".

When I decide to put my floors in at my house I'm gunna save 75% and when I change the ones in my camp it will be the same. The savings will be over 10k on those 2 projects alone.