The BBB.

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Anyone else keep getting calls from the BBB. I keep telling them I don't want to be a member. I spoke with a director yestarday and they are suppose to take me off the list. Over fifty calls from them.

tzzzz216

I've got calls from them and I'll tell you membership isn't cheap, like $500.00 a year , No thanks I'll save the money for adverisement .

firemike

Same here! Every now and them I start getting a barage of calls asking me to join again, and how beneficial it would be to my business. I belonged years ago, but I think the price is way to high for what little you actually get. It's almost like a "members only" club, pay your money and you belong. It does allow you to use the BBB logo in "off-line" advertising if you are a member in good standing. My opinion is, if you are a good conciencious contractor, you would never need the BBB, your work and reputation will speak for itself.

From what I have heard, your record, if available, is accessable to anyone whether your a member or not, the only difference it the line that gives your BBB member status. If you have a good record, it shows that, if you have any dings, it shows that too.

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RobertCDF

It depends upon your area... My area its like $300 a year... And the news stations have done a very good job of convincing the general public that if a contractor is not a member they are cons. Unforuantly no one believes that they keep record weather or not your a member. I gave in and joined Only reason I did is so I could put the logo on stuff so people will stop gasping when you say no when they ask you if your a memeber.

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dougchips

http://www.bosbbb.org/reports/reliab...?FirmId=100429 This is what a free listing looks like. I gave them my info and saved $500. Their salespeople hate it every time they call me and I offer them $50 a year (the price that I value their membership).

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Brian

I've been a member of the BBB for 15 years. It costs me $22 per month. It adds credibility to many customers, and we get leads from them almost every month.

If I viewed it solely as a lead source, it would be well worth the money. When I factor in the added credibility it adds for many customers, it is a no brainer and worth every single penny.

Brian Phillips

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tnt specialty

Right-o', firemike...

We have no need for the BBB...If fact, I would not like to be categorized with the majority of it's members in my biz!

I quit that nonsense a few years ago....

Some of the the biggest shysters around are BBB members.

ProWallGuy

I also belong to the BBB. I don't use them as a lead source, nor do I really advertise that I belong. But it sometimes helps close the sale when you mention to a hesitant client that you belong, and have never ever had a complaint. Its a fairly cheap sales tool in my book.

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macmikeman

I rate them right up there with Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson. Extorsion artists.