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From: drb@druut.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.consumers
Subject: info wanted on buying clubs
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Date: Tue, 2-Oct-84 12:54:35 EDT
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Posted: Tue Oct  2 12:54:35 1984
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I would like to know if anyone out there in net land has had any
good/bad experiences with consumer clubs. I was recently called by
two of them (All Savers and United Consumers Club) and asked to join.

The way they approached me is:
	1. Give me a call and offer a free introductory tour.
	2. Give the tour and tell you how much money you will save.
	3. Use extremely high pressure tactics.
	4. Force you to make a decision that night. They said if you
	   decide not to join then you will not be able to join
	   for a long time.

The cost for All Savers was a one time $800.00 and United Consumers
wanted $779 for the first two years and $60.00/year after that.

These clubs do appear to save you quite a bit (especially in funriture).

But I declined to join because I HATE being forced to make a decision
without having time to think it over and ask around. I also believe
that if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Any input will be appreciated.

Dave Burritt, A T & T Information Systems Labs
druut!drb     Denver, CO