is there a way to stop doorstep pests?

BargainJunky

Buy a Rottweiller (not sure on the spelling)!

We had a soppy mongrel dog who had a great bark on her - soon got rid of people we didnt want at the door. The man who wanted to clean our windows nearly needed a nappy when he heard her - my grandad chose her name 'Maggie' the iron dog!!!! Sadly she is no longer with us so have a two year old little boy now he just talks people to death.:rotfl:

ben500

Good morning/afternoon/evening I'm not selling anything by the way
Hi I'm selling hope your stupid enough to buy

I'm here to make sure your getting your discount on your Gas/Electricity
I'm here to sell you gas or electricity by the way

Your with Super Southern/Neat Northern at the moment aren't you?
I don't have a clue who your with but with a little luck and this cheesy grin your about to tell me

Do you mind me asking how you pay for your supply?
I don't give a sh*t if you mind I'm going to do my damndest to find out.

I just need to have a quick look at your meter/May I have a look at your meter?
If I can get to your meter and read your mpr number I can go back to the car and sig

Even when talking it's important to read between the lines.n you up and you won't even find out for about six months.

southernscouser

I go with buying a dog aswell!

We've got a big black one and when he barks all you can see are his huge white teeth! Thing is he's scared of his own shadow and has arthritis but it's brilliant watching salesmen leg it down the road! :rotfl:

MoneyMagnet

I always just say 'no thank you' and shut the door in their face (that's if I even bother to answer the door in the first place!), but it's still irritating to be disturbed by the doorbell (especially as I work from home, so am usually in when they call during the day).

My local authority don't appear to issue stickers, but I just got one of these on eBay - hopefully it'll put some of them off! http://cgi.ebay.com/STOP-NUISANCE-CALLERS-WINDOW-AND-DOOR-STICKERS_W0QQitemZ330023580951QQihZ014QQcategoryZ302QQcmdZViewItem

wigginsmum

We once had a British Gas guy knock on the door and say they were concerned because our direct debit was going missing and being paid to someone else. We let him in in a panic to try and sort it out and only remembered a couple of minutes later that we weren't even BG customers! He got stroppy and argued and we ordered him out of the house after getting his name. I complained to BG and they later told me he'd been sacked. I repeat that story to any BGers who come to our door and say we'd never ever use them as a customer. It would've been terrifying for an elderly person.

jackie1ebs

Like Money Magnet I also work from home and these folk are disruptive. However, I suppose we should remember they are only doing their job!!!

I just say (and I got this tip from a friend, who also works from home) that I don't see anybody without an appointment and shut the door. If they were to then ring the bell again and ask for an appointment, I'd ask them to ring me first so I could check the diary!

debs626

Having a sticker on your door (No sales men) is a complete waste of time, their excuse is " oh we're not trying to sell you anything.

I hate it when I say, I'm not intrested, thanks anyway, and they have some snide remark or go off in a huff. I get so annoyed I feel like saying "Will you just eff off and leave me alone"!

I have a lovely little dog and she goes mad when anyone knocks on the door, I have to shut her in the kitchen. I'm sure I could train her to bite sales men only ...... anyone got any tips on how to do this ??? .... lol just kidding.

Why do we have to be bombarded with all this ...... junk mail, spam, door to door sales men, tele sales ........ this has to be harrasement ........ their are laws agains it!


P.S., I'm not having a very good day today .... will step down from the soap box now :-(

tru

Answer the door, look them straight in the eye and say "sorry, I'm not in"

:rotfl:

debs626

troo wrote:

Answer the door, look them straight in the eye and say "sorry, I'm not in"

:rotfl:

LMSO, thats soooooo funny, gonna try that one.

u have made me giggle today .... THX!

Zziggi

i was told/read somewhere that if you have a notice up saying "no salesmen" then it was illegal for them to come onto your proprty and knock at your door and then try to sell you something.

Can anyone clarify.