Rant re salesman at door

Jinx

So I'm at home today having just returned from my hols at ohmygod o'clock this morning.

The doorbell goes, Im not expecting anyone... Answer the door and there is this guy who is selling aerial photos of our house/area which were taken a few days back. He basically pushes the framed pic into my hands and starts his spiel.

I start to tell him that I'm not interested then my home phone starts ringing - my hubby is out testing our car as we had to push it to start at 3am this morn so warned he may have to call me to rescue him . Im trying to politely tell him to get lost so I can answer phone but hes not having it, telling me the pics are 55 quid each :eek: I basically dump the picture back on him and tell him firmly 'sorry, not interested' and he says as I close the door (hes not stopped yakking yet) ' thanks for being so ignorant'.....

Was gobsmacked and livid! Cheeky sod was taking up my time, not taking no for an answer and Im the ignorant one! Cheeky get.

Rant over

QuackQuack_2

You are stronger than me. I gave in and bought one of the Aerial pictures......

unluckychappie

Main culprits around here are Utility companies (wanting to save me money), driveway installers (cash deposit please, never to be seen again or costs multiply part way through the job), and tree surgeons (always working around the corner so no opportunity to obtain other quotes).

Print out one of the numerous 'No cold calling' signs available, this is effective some of the time. There is a MoneySavingsExpert one if you prefer. When they ignore the sign I point to it, say nothing, and close the door.

Our area has been subjected to an increasing level of distraction crime and rogue tradesmen. Vulnerable people have been targetted, often repeatable and some now fear answering the door.

I have asked the Neighbourhood Watch to instigate a 'No cold calling zone' but Trading Standards are unwilling to cooperate, and the Police, as always, are dragging their feet.

I will probably buy a batch of door stickers and distribute them myself, to give an illusion of a 'No Cold Calliing Zone'. Unfortunately neither this or the official approach are legally enforceable.

MamaMoo_2

£55 quid for a print screen of Google Maps?!?! Flippin' 'eck!

CharlieBilly

I wouldn't give them time of day what I can say for certain is that I am 100% not interested in anything a salesman has to say when they cold call

I just say no thanks and shut the door it might be rude but its also rude to ignore sign I pout up saying no cold calling or stand there for 10 minutes wasting both our time

DCFC79

Just say your not interested and clsoe the door

Butterfly_Brain

I just tell them I am a member of neighbourhood watch (Which I am BTW) and we are in a no cold calling zone and tell them I am going to phone the police to check on their credentials, that does the trick.

Linus2864

My biggest annoyance is being addressed as "mate" or "buddy" by a door-to-door salesman - when I'm probably old enough to be their dad :mad:

When I point to the sign that says "No salesmen, catalogues . . " one or two have actually said "Oh, we're not selling anything; we just thought we'd explain how you can save money by . . ".

Time to fit a trapdoor in the front path.

merlin68

I don't answer the door. Simple.

Claree__x

I answered the other day to someone who asked "Is your mum or dad in?"
Now, granted, I'm only 21 and I probably look younger - but I haven't lived with my mum for at least 3 years and my dad for longer. I said no and although clearly embarassed by his mistake, he went on to try to sell me whatever it was anyway!

166million

Claree__x wrote: »

I answered the other day to someone who asked "Is your mum or dad in?"
Now, granted, I'm only 21 and I probably look younger - but I haven't lived with my mum for at least 3 years and my dad for longer. I said no and although clearly embarassed by his mistake, he went on to try to sell me whatever it was anyway!

I was really quite offended when a salesman DIDN't say this to me the other day.