Brother in law joined - $5k membership, yearly after a certain point, no delivery, there is a high pressure "no pressure" - according to the sales people (that being if you don't join on your visit, you essentially get placed on a "Never allow in" list...like being blackballed....
For him the savings were large as he purchased many needed item (large ticket) for his home
I think it could be good for a person/couple with the first home, or a renovator
I heard the same.
A local vet friend had their clinic redone. The owners joined Direct Buy for 5k but apparently saved quite a few thousand in the end; however the reno of a vet clinic is rather substantial for counter tops, chairs/furniture, fixtures, flooring...