A reader asked us a while back, "How do I find out about the credibility of DirectBuy? (www.directbuy.com)
We have recently joined and [are] wondering if we made a smart investment." You're going to want to take a look at this entry on Justin Leonard's InfomercialScams.com site. You'll note a number of posters there don't think they got their money's worth out of the upfront "investment" of $4,500 (or $5,000, according to some posts). Also, Leonard reports that an attorney representing DirectBuy has threatened to sue, citing all kinds of legalistic flapdoodle. Public Citizen is apparently helping with the case, and their response to Direct Buy's lawyer is hilarious. For more on fighting back against legal threats, read Chilling Effects.