DirectBuy of Buffalo’s silent auction raises additional funds for Guilford Street Habitat for Humani

CHEEKTOWAGA, NEW YORK, USA (SANEPR.com) September 29, 2008 -- At DirectBuy, the leading members-only showroom and home design center, members can buy products directly from the manufacturer, enabling them to save considerable amounts of money. On occasion, these items will have slight imperfections either in the make or damage caused during delivery. Many times, the manufacturer does not want those items back for the exchange. As a way to raise additional funds for the Guilford Street Habitat for Humanity in Buffalo, DirectBuy of Buffalo held a silent auction of 40 of those items—which included dressers, nightstands, headboards, Jacuzzi tub, a stainless steel French door refrigerator, a stove, light fixtures, etc.

“Usually when it comes to exchanges, you think of things that are pretty badly damaged or no longer functional. These items, with the exception of a few nicks, were as good as new. So, members who participated in the silent auction not only helped out an incredibly worthy cause like the Guilford Street Habitat, but got themselves an even better deal than they ordinarily do buying directly from the manufacturer,” said Mark Klinger, co-owner of DirectBuy of Buffalo.




DirectBuy of Buffalo is a sponsor of Guilford Street Habitat. In addition to contributing funds, DirectBuy has facilitated donations from its vendors for both materials and services. Members and staff of DirectBuy of Buffalo have also volunteered time for the Habitat project, slated to be completed this fall.




That kind of generosity is not unusual for DirectBuy. DirectBuy franchises across Canada and the United States are active contributors to many local non-profits and charities, including the Boys & Girls Clubs, Salvation Army and other South Shore YMCA, Homes for Our Troops and Children’s Hospital. In addition to its work with the Guilford Street Habitat, DirectBuy of Buffalo was most recently a sponsor for the first annual Kevin Everett Golf Weekend Classic and donated a brand new foosball table to the William C. Baird Boys & Girls Clubhouse in Buffalo.




“At DirectBuy, we’re in the business of helping families build the homes of their dreams. That’s why we hold the Guilford Street Habitat project near and dear because it involves making the dream of home ownership a reality for a Buffalo family,” said Klinger.




Since 1971, DirectBuy has helped consumers enjoy enormous savings on home furnishings, home improvement items, entertainment and outdoor products, and accessories, by providing an avenue to purchase directly from the manufacturer. Conveniently located at 4950 Genesee Street in Cheektowaga, New York, DirectBuy offers members a comfortable, country-club setting, where they finally have the financial control of buying direct.




For more information on a DirectBuy membership, you can call 716-684-1400 or visit

www.directbuy-buffalo.com.




About DirectBuy
Since 1971, DirectBuy has helped hundreds of thousands of families enjoy a better quality of life, enabling them to buy directly from more than 700 manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. Buying direct makes members’ hard-earned money to go much further, while having the selection and choice not available at any retail store. DirectBuy has been serving the greater Buffalo area since 2005. Access to confidential prices, local suppliers, and unparalleled selection helps make members' dream projects a reality. It's a comfortable setting where you finally have the financial control of buying direct. DirectBuy of Buffalo is one of more than 160 DirectBuy showrooms throughout North America.




Consumers interested in becoming members may obtain a Visitor’s Pass to attend an Open House by contacting DirectBuy at 716-684-1400, or visiting www.DirectBuy-Buffalo.com.




To learn more about the superior value and benefits of a DirectBuy membership, visit www.directbuycares.com.