Doorstep Preference Service???

AnneHills

I had a very pushy British Gas salesman at my door last night - trying to get me to switch back to them using all the normal underhand tricks.

I have signed up with the telephone preference service, the fax preference service and the mail preference service - so I suppose the only way they have of getting to me is to come to my door.

I really wish there was a 'doorstep' preference service too!

shrek101

Also a supermarket preference service, as they even hound you in there now, LOL

IvanOpinion

AnneHills wrote:

I really wish there was a 'doorstep' preference service too!

There are two different services available

1. A very large alsation or rottweiller that is not fed regularly
2. A very small yorkshire terrier that humps anything that stands still for more than 5 seconds

works everytime

Ivan

Lyndsay_21

lol just imagining horny small dog (normally jack russell) humping scared gas mans leg

nearlyrich

I am lucky we are a bit off the main road and we don't often get callers but I politely say "no thanks" and shut the door, or walk away if I am in a store. If they persist I say "look I have just changed supplier in the last month, I check regularly to ensure I am getting the best deal so I know that I don't stand to gain anything from talking to you!"

Bun

Have to recommend Ivan's second 'horny yorkie' preference service. My dad had one of these little blighters that we had to dodge for years, so could be applied to keep unwanted relatives/friends away too!
:rotfl:

ilovefreebies_2

Another one for post (Royal mail approved)

We realise that not all the mail and email you receive is relevant to you. That's why we are offering you the Online Preference Service in association with Royal Mail.

http://www.mailyouwant.co.uk

Queenie

AnneHills wrote:

..... I really wish there was a 'doorstep' preference service too!

I have a notice on my porch window - something like:

"No salespersons, religious promoters, free newspapers, leaflets ... or any other uninvited visitors" .

It hasn't deterred *all*, but the one's who think it doesn't apply to them are few and far between; when I answer to them, they begin their spiel and I just stop them, (politely) and state: "I'm clearly not going to do business with someone who can't read." point to the notice, which distracts them enough initially not to notice that I'm closing the door!

I got so sick and tired of each teatime/toddler bathtime being intruded upon by cold callers. Even though the kids aren't toddlers, I see no reason to take it down