User:Qmy25d79
From Glitches
Good read appreciated evynoere's points of view. I'm writing as a potential DB member from Windsor Ontario. It seams there is a lot of variance from how each center administers itself and the service it provides. I have friends that recently built a home and belong to the local DB center and are very happy with products they purchased, so I thouoght I'd check it out since I'm in the process of completing a new house myself.I'd like to point out something that contradicts a lot of what I've read. I went thru the openhouse and did get the comment about having to join, but what they told me I could do, is take 30 days to decide (free trial membership) enough time for anyone to make an informed decision. I had a list of the items I still need to do on my house. I told them I wasn't interested unless they had suitable product lines for my needs. I was told I could come back in as often as I like over the 30 days and could shop the products they have. I was told that I could not disclose their pricing to any retialers for quoting purposes. I would be limited to purchasing $1000 in that time and at the end would need to decide on the full membership I think that is pretty fair, and I am doing so in order to make a really informed decision.I was also informed by one of the owners the issues many people have with DB upfront no less. He did tell me that they were not sales staff pushing product and that it is best if I know what I'm looking for and familiarize myself with the manufacturers books to maximize my effectiveness. Their staff would be there to help look anything up and get product info, but they are not product experts. I was told about all of the fee structure when ordering (handling on some items and shipping) and to expect to wait for deliveries and plan ahead for projects. All of these fees are known before you ever order, and there is never any obligation to buy anything from DB as a member.I already have most of the items selected that I need to complete my project and have shopped prices online as well as many stores to make my home finishing selections and have already bought a lot from the traditional stores. I will need to spend a fair bit of time with their books, but found the display warehouse to be pretty well stocked as well. I believe I can compare the DB material during the 30 day window and know if the membership will be cost effective for me before I part with my money because like evynoere has stated the dues are a large investment that should be carefully considered.Whether I join or not, I don't have any negative feeling from going thru the process as so many seem to have perhaps if more DB outlets modify there tactics, especially in these difficult economic time, they would have even more success my thoughts. I'll post how I decide in the next few weeks and how I came to it also will know more about the service and experience by then going back again tomorrow to look up my hardwood flooring, tile, and bathroom needs.
