DDC Launches New Service to Help Members

New York's Diamond Dealers Club has launched a range of services to help members better compete in the international market.

The services include free international, domestic and local phone calls, with 10 phones already installed. More phones will be installed if there is strong enough demand.

The DDC is also aiming to help members through setting up a website which features a buying and selling network, the installation of dozens of computers in the Club, free Internet service and a new program providing discounted shipping rates.