1 thing I Wish I would have always checked

momofcruz · #1 (**permalink**) 07-21-2006, 12:52 AM

I went through many scams and lost a lot of money and I never knew what to check into,,,
Well I have discovered, in my opinion the best thing to check on a company is to see if they are a member of the BBB, how long and how many complaints for what reason. I feel like a legit company will be more than happy to show you their credentials and not just tell you..
Anyway thats what Made me finally find a legit company and maybe if I would have checked those things before then I wouldnt have lost so much money

IsaWAHM · #2 (**permalink**) 07-21-2006, 08:44 AM

That's a good idea - also ripoffreport.com. What I don't understand is why good, legit (sometimes very large!) companies don't always become members of the BBB...there must be a reason why it's not always good to be a member that I just don't know about.

Angie Hewerdine · #3 (**permalink**) 07-21-2006, 03:13 PM

I have to say though, that the BBB isn't a government funded watchdog organization. They have their own interests in mind, like making money. You have to pay to become a good standing member of the BBB. It isn't all that it's cracked up to be.

Rosalee · #4 (**permalink**) 07-23-2006, 02:20 PM

The same with Direct Selling Association- Home & Garden Party is a member of.But every business has to make money or they wouldn't be in business, at least make it honestly anyway.

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Beanie · #5 (**permalink**) 07-23-2006, 03:21 PM

the one thing i always look at....

are they selling product or being a part of a group?

can you purchase directly from thier website or them, or do you have to jump through hoops to see what it is they are selling.

are there montly quotas, do i have to sell so much stuff to keep being a member?

how can i advertise the product??

somethings to think about