Ringtons cold calling - new tactic

ColinFishwick

They been selling tea/coffee/biscuits etc for donkeys years they make there own in Newcastle/Leeds also have some shops

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ringtons_Tea

Its not bad tea either. Better than much of the well known brands

Morrisons sell there tea I know M&S use to not sure of they do now


https://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?p=8501643


"There was a bit of a radio documentary on radio4 about Ringtons a couple of years ago, apparently they produce one of the teas for M&S "

fluffnutter wrote: »

People flogging teabags door to door? What a bizarre thing to try to sell on the doorstep. Here's what happens in my house.... Ooh, I'm running low on tea. Must put it on the shopping list for when I next go the supermarket.

This is somewhat different to... Ooh, I'm running low on tea. I do hope that someone comes knocking the door soon selling teabags.

Tommo781

ColinFishwick wrote: »

They been selling tea/coffee/biscuits etc for donkeys years they make there own in Newcastle/Leeds also have some shops

Its not bad tea either. Better than much of the well known brands

Yes, I know who they are and that they are a very respectable company.

The issue is that their sales person ignored a perfectly clear notice, and then was rude.

unholyangel

Tommo781 wrote: »

How pedantic! She may have been a woman, but she was also a cold caller!

Equaliser was just making a joke He wasn't being serious (I don't think so anyway)

Evilm wrote: »

Yes, unless you know me personally or have a parcel/service I have already ordered then, yes, that sign applies to everyone. I don't want salespeople, religious callers, catalogues or survey people unless I have asked you to contact me.

If she'd done that to me I'd be sending a notice to the company that if I ever see anyone from them on my doorstep again I would call the police for trespass.

Ah I know a few companies *cough* weatherseal *cough* space kitchens *cough* that see these signs and make a point of purposely knocking on the door regardless.

Personally I like to mess with them if I'm not busy. I'll even say I have something in the oven, brb.......and then see how long they stand there waiting before walking away/knocking again Then again, I have a sadistic side :A

There is one elderly gentleman who comes door to door selling polish, plasters, earbuds, air freshners and the like......I always spend money with him. His prices are actually really good and he's such a nice polite man! Haven't seen him in a while though Wonder if he's retired.

ColinFishwick

I was mealy informing someone else who said its "People flogging teabags door to door? What a bizarre thing to try to sell on the doorstep. " I never disputed you didnt know who they are

Companies always ignore signs waste of time having them. Waste of time telling cold callers on phone too, companies ignore peoples privacy

Tommo781 wrote: »

Yes, I know who they are and that they are a very respectable company.

The issue is that their sales person ignored a perfectly clear notice, and then was rude.

Antispam

Its really not worth getting annoyed about or posting. Yes they shouldn't do it but they will so you have to accept that. Just smile, say no thank you" and shut the door. Before they even get a chance to reply, they soon go and they know they are wasting there time

fluffnutter

You can buy online from Ringtons. Really, no reputable company these days needs to be flogging door to door. It's a much maligned and unpopular way of drumming up business and sensible companies are wise to avoid it. There are a few exceptions I guess; some established businesses are very much associated with doorstep selling, e.g. Avon, Bettaware, Kleeneze. Mind you, even these manage to piss people off

Antispam

Well They arent doing to bad maybe its alien to you were you are Ringtons, but the company delivery a lot in North/York/Linc and are one of the oldest established companies who sell door to door, over 100 years I think

The problem is not with selling at door, some people may prefer that, its the way companies operate by ignoring peoples wishes, and that's what we got here.

fluffnutter wrote: »

You can buy online from Ringtons. Really, no reputable company these days needs to be flogging door to door. It's a much maligned and unpopular way of drumming up business and sensible companies are wise to avoid it. There are a few exceptions I guess; some established businesses are very much associated with doorstep selling, e.g. Avon, Bettaware, Kleeneze. Mind you, even these manage to piss people off

starrystarry

pug_in_a_bed wrote: »

My mum and dad get ringtons tea and ginger biscuits delivered, I have to say they do the best tea I've ever had!

Agreed. I've just run out of Ringtons and I've had to buy some Typhoo. A very poor substitute.

Next time the Ringtons lady knocks on someone's door, will you order me a pack please? Ta v. much.

Tommo781

starrystarry wrote: »

Agreed. I've just run out of Ringtons and I've had to buy some Typhoo. A very poor substitute.

Next time the Ringtons lady knocks on someone's door, will you order me a pack please? Ta v. much.

Get them on line!!!!!!!!!!

starrystarry

Tommo781 wrote: »

Get them on line!!!!!!!!!!

My sister usually keeps me supplied with Ringtons tea bags but the selfish little madam hasn't ordered any for a while. Now I'll have to make do with Typhoo or fork out £4.50 P&P.

Some sister she is