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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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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!

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....

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.

You can buy flooring at Lumber Liquidators for $1.99. Why pay to join this scam?

what flooring??? laminate?? im talking about hard wood floors. i was in the process of building a house and trust me i did all of my research on the floors i wanted. No one, i mean NO ONE came close to these prices. I mean, you can buy flooring anywhere for 1.99, but your buying crap!! kinda like your opinion, you have no facts.

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???

Dude.... Do u work for direct buy??? Lol

If Ur looking and desperate for a deal ...... Ur mind will make any bag of poop look like a deal.
Were giving u facts and customer reviews.
ESP when pox gives an answer/ opinion.... He builds top notch custom homes.
My dad is in the home buidling industy.... 40 years.
He has said the same stuff about issues of warranty, install.
Direct buy is set up to wow you with low prices & massive stores.
The sales crew is overly pushy & ignorant to say the least!!!
If I'm gonna buy building materials I'm going to get a contractor to help..... Not some kid in a shirt & slacks who needs a commission......

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Lol....nice catch.

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.

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".

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.

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.

Sounds like a good deal for you!

EVO

Thanks. And it will be. Can't wait to save!

I am a contractor, I build 500,000.00 + custom homes and if a client bought floors from direct buy or any other supplier other than ones I have a good working relationship with I will NOT warranty the work. There is a reason it is cheaper, same as lumber liquidators either they are 2nd's in quality or discontinued, or a lower quality version made for direct buy. Same thing with let's say delta faucet model # 1234 , I can buy that model # at lowes or my plumbing supply house . Same model # but completely different product and price the lowes is cheaper price and quality where the same model # fir the supply house has brass fitting but the lowes has plastic! So if you want to build a cheap house be my guest , direct buy isn't in business to lose $ and give you free stuff they like every business is In it to make money! Cheaper is not better and it is cheaper for a reason in most cases

Pttf, please tell what " high quality" hardwood floors you are putting in your house for 1.99????? Solid hardwood???? Maybe engineered wood that is plywood with a 3/16 wear layer of hardwood! Dude you have no clue! The SOLID antique heart pine floors that are site sanded and finished that is going in my house next week cost 15.00/ sqft installed that's 10/ft in wood! So don't cone on here talking like you know quality! You might know cheap budget spec house but there is a big difference bud!

No knuckle head. It is the same floor that I was quoted for at many different places at $8/sf and can get it at 1.99. And did I say antique?? No. I know quality and u are a high quality -------.

Popcorn anyone?????

That he is rat, that he is.......


But that's what we all like about him!!

I bet knuckle head isnt the words you really wanted to say!! LMAO

You know me to well my friend!!

Lmao keep drinkin the kool aid you cheapo!! It is possible that it has same name ect but different product made just for direct buy. Anywayys when you want to see a real quality build home that doesn't have cardboard floors give me a call you can come over n have a look !

I'll take a bag!

Engineered floor is crap!! Mine is a month old and is shot already.......large dogs and a 3yo on a scooter ruined it in less than a week.....now its peeling up......$4000 out the window!!!

Lmao keep drinkin the kool aid you cheapo!! It is possible that it has same name ect but different product made just for direct buy. Anywayys when you want to see a real quality build home that doesn't have cardboard floors give me a call you can come over n have a look !

It's not cheap. It's called saving money. Trust me I don't buy cheap stuff, don't need to.
How bout I bring u a sample and shove it up your a$$

cant believe i missed this thread....

LMAO........

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FIXED IT FOR YA!!!
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I love to save money, believe me I drive a hard bargain , BUT when it comes to a home I'm going to be in everyday why would I cheap it up? I'm gonna have to walk on those floors everyday ! And as far as you bringing me a sample n shoving it up my ARSE..... I'll pm you my number if you like and you can come see me but honestly you sound like such a cheapo you probally can't afford this arse! Lmao dude wants to make threats over flooring ! Get a life cheapo!

Boooooom!

Take it to the gill net boys.

Rig, what the heck man? OP asked for opinions. He got em. No one attacked you so, why the rant?

This thread turned awesome

Arrrgghhhh im so angry over saving money arrrgghhhhh

Is that your pirate voice jared? :*****:

Sure is boss!

HAHA touchet!