| ROCKLAND, MA…By purchasing directly from | | | | community, we have an even greater incentive |
| the manufacturer, DirectBuy members can not | | | | to make this a one-of-a-kind, unique shopping |
| only save a lot of money, but enjoy the process | | | | experience because many of the members are |
| as well. And while it can be a lot of fun to pick | | | | our friends, neighbors, even relatives,” said |
| out your new kitchen, the new floors for your | | | | Massaria. “The Kids Zone and donations to |
| bathroom, it also requires your full attention. | | | | groups like the Boys & Girls Club and the Y are |
| That’s a luxury members with children | | | | just an extension of that philosophy.” |
| don’t always have. That’s why DirectBuy | | | | Since 1971, DirectBuy franchises have offered |
| of Boston South has developed a “Kids | | | | members the opportunity to enjoy enormous |
| Zone” area in their Rockland, Mass. club, so | | | | savings on home furnishings, home improvement |
| parents can focus on the task at hand and kids | | | | items, entertainment and outdoor products and |
| can enjoy the DirectBuy experience, too. | | | | accessories by buying wholesale, directly from the |
| Though not a supervised area, the Kids Zone | | | | manufacturer. As one of DirectBuy’s largest |
| features a number of things to keep school-age | | | | New England showrooms for the past 21 years, |
| children occupied and entertained: books, craft, | | | | DirectBuy of Boston South has also been an |
| puzzles and games. The Kids Zone also includes a | | | | active contributor to many local non-profits and |
| flat screen television with DVD player and | | | | charities, including the South Shore YMCA, Homes |
| Playstation 2 children of members can watch | | | | for Our Troops and Children’s Hospital. |
| movies or play video games. | | | | For more information on DirectBuy of Boston |
| “Let’s face it, most kids would rather go | | | | South, you can call (781) 878-8846 or visit |
| to the dentist than watch their parents shop for | | | | About DirectBuy |
| their next home improvement project. By the | | | | Since 1971, DirectBuy has helped hundreds of |
| same token, it’s difficult for members with | | | | thousands of families enjoy a better quality of life, |
| children to get the most out of the experience | | | | enabling them to buy directly from more than |
| and do the research they need to do if | | | | 700 manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. |
| they’re concerned about the kids getting | | | | Buying direct enables members’ hard-earned |
| fidgety. The Kids Zone gives children of DirectBuy | | | | money to go much further, while having the |
| members a place to play games, watch TV or | | | | selection and choice not available at any retail |
| even make new friends with other members’ | | | | store. DirectBuy of Boston South has been |
| kids while the grown-ups have their | | | | serving the South Shore since 1986 and prides |
| ‘fun’,” said John Massaria, owner of | | | | itself in providing excellent member service. |
| DirectBuy of Boston South. | | | | Access to confidential prices, local suppliers and |
| Creating fun things to do for children is nothing | | | | unparalleled selection helps make members' dream |
| new for DirectBuy of Boston South. The club | | | | projects a reality. It's a comfortable, country-club |
| recently donated three brand new, regulation-sized | | | | setting, where you finally have the financial control |
| foosball tables to three local charities: | | | | of buying direct. DirectBuy of Boston South is one |
| Children’s Hospital in Boston; the Marshfield | | | | of the largest DirectBuy showrooms in New |
| Boys & Girls Club; and the South Shore | | | | England, and part of more than 150 franchise |
| YMCA’s Mill Pond branch in Hanover. | | | | locations throughout North America. |
| “Because we are so entrenched in the | | | | |