3 years ago
Honestly, without a forum like the BBB, the remain...
Honestly, without a forum like the BBB, the remaining options to have a company address an issue are cumbersome at best. We have social media that allows a consumer to poorly rate a company - but of course is indirect and, in my case, the company I had a problem with already had plenty of negative reviews (of course I didn't know this until I had a problem). Some communities have consumer-advocates, but your problem would have to be of real interest to them. And there are small claims court, which requires time, patience, court costs...and still the possibility of no remediation. The BBB give a great forum for consumers to have a direct mediation of their problem with a company, and is a better incentive for a company to address the issue so that they can remain in good standing. Had it not been for the BBB, I'm sure the company I had a problem with would not have offered me any remediation and I'd still be dealing with them today. Instead, my problem was solved in less than 20 days. Very grateful for this forum!