Is Direct Buy really worth it?

So we went to a direct buy tour yesterday and were thrilled that we could save over 50 percent off on products, only to find out that it would cost 4,400 for a 3 year membership?? then 100 every year? Is it really worth it? or should we just shop retail stores and find the great deals on stuff? It seems to me like this is a scam more then an investment.

Consire yourself lucky that you didn't fall for that scam. They are a total ripoff.

My wife and I were doing a remodel so we were curious about their claims. I remembered hearing less than flattering things about them so I did a little searching on the web. There had to be about a million references to what a rip-off it was. I mean page after page of poor quality, bait and switch, changing prices between order and receipt, undelivered items, prices no better than retail.....Not to mention that they use a high pressure sell on the membership ("If you don't join tonight you're banned for life, etc."). I also saw more than one reference where people felt Direct Buy had used "actors" during the open house to pretend to be other potential customers who couldn't wait to sign up.

Fees were running $3000 - $5000 so how much stuff can you buy before you recoup that cost? Admittedly, there were a few people who said it worked out okay for them but almost every posting I saw said they regretted ever getting invloved with Direct Buy and lost money on the deal.

Take a look at this link and you will be doubly glad you didn't join.

http://www.infomercialscams.com/scams/di...