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Choosehottubsdirect.com


A BBB Accredited business since 05/19/2008.

BBB Rating B+



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BBB Accreditation

Choosehottubsdirect.com has been a BBB Accredited business since May 2008. This means it supports BBB's services to the public and meets our BBB Accreditation standards.


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BBB Rating for Choosehottubsdirect.com

Based on BBB files, Choosehottubsdirect.com has a BBB Rating of B+ on a scale from A+ to F.

Reasons for this rating include:
  • Length of time business has been operating.

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We have indentified a pattern of complaints concerning delivery, damaged/missing parts, refunds and customer service issues. Complaints processed by the BBB claim 1.) there are repeated delays in the delivery of hot tubs. 2.) Hot tubs are delivered damaged or with parts missing. 3.) Phone calls and emails to the company go unanswered.

In September of 2009 the company responded to the pattern with the following:

1. Repeat delays in delivery of hot tubs

Choosedirect had a peak in spa sells that was unexpected causing a delay in delivery by 20%. The peak lasted for the months of May and June, We have since then gotten back on track with getting the spas built and delivered on time.
Each spa must be inspected before we can deliver the spa. When we have a large number of spas each and every one still needs to go through the inspection which caused a delay during that peak time. We are now prepared and have increased our operations staff to assist with the inspections and as mentioned we are now delivering the spas on time.

2. Complainants state hot tubs are delivered damaged with parts missing

Choosedirect was testing a few freight companies to decide the best freight available for the spa deliveries. As a result of this test we did experience damages as they were being delivered. Choosedirect has corrected this situation by:
Changed to high end Freight Company - Choosedirect has invested in a superior company Allied white Glove service with insurance to ensure there a no damages to spas as they are delivered.

Additional protection of the spa to include superior packaging includes with the spas being placed on palettes and framed to keep from shifting while in transit. We have redesigned the entire packaging.

New warehouse with new inventory tracking system so we do not miss any parts or additional options ordered. All items are tracked and delivered as promised.

3. Phone calls and emails to the company go unanswered

Choosedirect has always made it a priority to answer calls on the first ring. After hours we have an answering service that takes messages. As a result of the feedback we have increased our customer service staff to be even more accessible to answering calls. We have cross trained our sales team to be available for customer's questions. We are responding to all emails. We will always respond to messages left by answering service and emails sent both direct to through our website. We offer live chat to make customer service accessible as well.


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Business Contact and Profile for Choosehottubsdirect.com

Name: Choosehottubsdirect.com
Phone: (888) 611-8827
Fax: (415) 618-0682
Address: 767 Bryant Street., Suite 201
San Francisco, CA 94107
Website: www.choosehottubsdirect.com
www.chooseoutdoorkitchens.com
www.choosedirect.com
Original Business Start Date: May 2007
Principal: Mr. Steve Barbarich, Owner
Customer Contact: Mr. Steve Barbarich, Owner -
Email Address:
Entity: Limited Liability Corporation
Incorporated: February 2008, CA
Employees: 18
Type of Business: Internet Shopping, Spas & Hot Tubs - Dealers
BBB Accreditation: Choosehottubsdirect.com is a BBB Accredited business.

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Products and Services of Choosehottubsdirect.com

This company offers outdoor kitchens.


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Additional Locations and Phone Numbers

Additional Phone Numbers
+ 415 (1)

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Customer Complaint History for Choosehottubsdirect.com

When considering complaint information, please take into account the company's size and volume of transactions, and understand that the nature of complaints and a firm's responses to them are often more important than the number of complaints.

BBB processed a total of 24 complaints about Choosehottubsdirect.com in the last 36 months, our standard reporting period. Of the total of 24 complaints closed in 36 months, 22 were closed in the last year.

These complaints concerned :
1regarding Advertising Issues 
2regarding Customer Service Issues 
13regarding Delivery Issues 
4regarding Product Issues 
2regarding Refund or Exchange Issues 
2regarding Repair Issues 
 
These complaints were closed as:
20 Resolved 
4 Administratively Closed 


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BBB Program Participation

This company has agreed to use special procedures including arbitration, if necessary, to resolve disputes through their participation in the following programs: BBB Identification, BBBOnLine.

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Government Actions

BBB has no information regarding government actions at this time.


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Advertising Review

BBB has no information regarding advertising review at this time.


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BBB Copyright and Reporting Policy

As a matter of policy, BBB does not endorse any product, service or business.

BBB Reliability Reports are provided solely to assist you in exercising your own best judgment. Information in this BBB Reliability Report is believed reliable, but not guaranteed as to accuracy.

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If you choose to do business with Choosehottubsdirect.com, please let them know that you contacted BBB for a BBB Reliability Report.

ID: 296658
Report as of November 7, 2009 16:12
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