BBB just sales pitched me....

[Steiner]

Wow what a polished 15 minute sales call:

-We have researched YOUR business and would like to offer you the privilege.

-You can use our logo

-We don't just let any business in to BBB

-We will link to your website

All for the low low price of 450.00 a year! But make sure you decide right now because your company could get bad feedback today and we would not extend BBB accreditation to you! She even said in 2-3 days she would send my name back to the processing department! Wow!

I never buy with scare tactics.....Lets hear your BBB stories! (I am sure there is a thread on this but wanted to hear some recent stories for our new members who may be contacted)

[ReddensLawnCare]

Phone call:
Mr. Redden, our records here indicate at the BBB that several potential consumers have searched your name and because you are not a member, we cannot share with them information regarding your business.
Me: what do I need to do to be accredited?
BBB: the fee is 450 and then they mentioned the sales pitch.
Me: I'm sorry but in really not interested.
BBB: According to our records you recently received a complaint regarding customer service, if you become a member we can help resolve that issue and you will be on your way to becoming a a+ member.
Me: Are you seriously offering to remove a complaint in exchange for 450...
BBB: of course not, but with that small fee, you will not be as likely to have published bad ratings.
Me: think about what you just said and tell me why I would want to do business with a company that is on the verge of blackmail and bribery.
BBB: sir....
Me: CLICK
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[herler]

http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?t=384114

[Weekend cut easymoney]

I don't let them get that far in the phone call--

[yardguy28]

they call me like 2 or 3 times a year. I never answer and never respond to there voicemails. I talked to them once and told them I wasn't interested and if I was I'd let them know. I think they are a joke.

[CL&T]

Yeah, a couple of times a year here too. They usually start the pitch with something like "this is not about a complaint". Like I care. CLICK!

[KrayzKajun]

I dropped tht crap a few years ago. I would rather donate $450 to a charity before I give them anymore money.
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[cjmoore82]

We are members of BBB. I've seen the ROI. We constantly get calls from people who see us on their website. They also recommend your company if a customer from your area calls in looking for a recommendation. Also if you pay timely on renewal they give 10% off. So we end up paying $405

[yardguy28]

personally I get excellent results advertising in the newspaper like I do. and as far as handling complaints. I prefer anyone with a complaint take it up with me directly. so I'm not gonna pay the BBB just to do a little advertising and handle complaints for me.

I can handle my complaints just fine and I don't need there A+ grade to get business.

[Dr.NewEarth]

I allege, that if you join and buy a really big ad with them, then you can be a rip off company and they will protect you. I've allegedly seen it where I am.

I will not become a member. They don't protect us when we have problems with HOA's.

Join your landscape association instead.