Do members of DirectBuy get discounts at actual "brick & mortar" retailers?

Question

Sherwin-Williams for Paint and Painting Supplies

Answer 1

No. You get "discounts" from the store you are a member of. Whatever products they sell. Each Direct Buy is independently owned. I can't see spending $4000 to be a member. You also pay shipping on items you buy. They are a "middleman" even though they claim they are cutting the middleman out.