Mungler Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Just had a couple round; in the middle of a family dinner. Did I want a shabby duster for a fiver? Said (politely) "Not for us thanks". They persist. Say again (politely whilst shutting the door) "Not for us thanks". They leave and then walk round both cars of the driveway having a good look. ****** me off. If I wanted an expensive shabby duster I would have already bought one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davie mac Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Keep a close eye on the cars they might be back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 They are infuriating. I really resent people pestering me to try to sell me something I would already have if I needed it. We tend to get a lot of charidees doing it round here aswell. My wife is useless at saying no to them (no problems saying it to me though ), so a couple of times I have come home from work to find out a rep from some weatherproofing or insanely expensive vacuum company is on his way round. Luckily, I am very good at politely but firmly asking them to kindly go away. ZB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 I bought some oven gloves from them as it seemed the right thing to do. They went straight in the bin. I have turned the last 2 away, nicely, and they were both very polite and thanked me for my time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J@mes Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 were they from someone like ********? If not, they may have been working out where your key rack is on the wall if you have one, or if there is a table in the hall that you might leave your keys on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 were they from someone like ********? If not, they may have been working out where your key rack is on the wall if you have one, or if there is a table in the hall that you might leave your keys on. They aren't scammers (the one we had aren't anyway) they show a badge just like The Big Issue sellers. How the hell did you know I leave me keys on the table in the hall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted August 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 They aren't scammers (the one we had aren't anyway) they show a badge just like The Big Issue sellers. How the hell did you know I leave me keys on the table in the hall? Nah, these didn't have any ID and there was no charity involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 We don't get as many round as we did years ago. I originally had a paved drive which was a bit uneven, which I relaid. I was genuinely proud of my efforts. Within a day, I had a lad at the door asking if I wanted my drive relaid properly. It was a short coversation - Cheeky ******* **** off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J@mes Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Nah, these didn't have any ID and there was no charity involved. and as essex is riddled with ******..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 we just dont anser the door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Sweepy Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Ive bought a cloth bucket from one last year. I felt sorry for the lad (he looked about ten) I dare not use it xxxxSuzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 I had a pair of them round couple weeks ago and they explained how they'd both been in prison,but turned their lives around with some sort of ID card hanging round their necks and are now selling door to door. I just said "good for you" and shut the door. I dont buy anything from the doorstep no matter what the circumstances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight32 Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 I had a visit last week, same sort of crack been in nick for something or other and trying to get back on track. She was in her early 20's and all I could do was tell her she would do herself better trying to get a proper job. It ended up a one way conversation from my part and I suppose I saw her point of view in the end......Can't get a job because she has got a crimial record, living on her own in a hostel on housing benefit-It is govement run scheme and I believe they don't get any benefit or it is reduced if they do not partake in this door sales scheme. I hardly think though its hardly a way to bring trust back into the community from the goverment if they are sending an ex lag to your front door trying to sell you something when he has only just got out for thieving a short while before though is it??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziplex Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 The Pointer is a gentle soul but she doesn't take kindly to people knocking on the door, needless to say if i'm not expecting anyone or i've already seen how annoying they look on their way down the path, I let her get on with it...........she does sound pretty fearsome and stands tall at the glass fronted door so they tend not to hang around for long. I have watched someone turn and run before now , totally agree how much a pain they are though, i've learnt to be outright rude which isn't me really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryantidgwell Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 i get people all the time saying want me to wash your car for £4 they often get a swift **** off ! if it was later in the dat like 9 am i would not mind but at 7 - 8 am they can balls !! ****** me off ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richie223 Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 i had one the other day compairing electric prices etc,and again when having my t ,i have no time for fools knocking my door trying to tuck me on my own door step,especially when the chap compairing electricity prices tells me to POP ALONG AND GET ME A BILL.cheeky ****,i then proceeded to ask him to POP ALONG AND **** OFF.HATE THEM,******** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 i get people all the time saying want me to wash your car for £4 they often get a swift **** off ! if it was later in the dat like 9 am i would not mind but at 7 - 8 am they can balls !! ****** me off ! Next time they knock send them around to me can you? My car is ******* filthy and it would be worth 4 quid to have it washed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 With any reputable catalogue sellers (********, Betterware, Avon) all you need to do is leave a note in the catalogue saying that you do not wish to buy - they won't bother you again - mainly because they would rather spend their time looking after the thousands of people who do appreciate their services. With the disreputable people who knock at the door, a polite refusal usually works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GW80 Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 I had a rather atractive young brunette call at the door one evening lately trying to sell Health & Dental insurance, while she was doing her sales pitch she was all cleavage and teeth! I never bought the insurance but had a nice gander at her wares!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmaxphil Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 start sneezing and tell them you have swine flu lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robalex Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 I am wary of these door knockers, believing that the real aim of the exercise is to discover if you have anything worth stealing that is portable and easy to re-sell. So I politely refuse their goods and make sure I watch them until they clear off Rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonD Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Another vote for not answering the door here. If i'm expecting someone then i'm expecting them, if i'm not then the door gets ignored unless they call me lol. They really **** me off though, but must be scary for people who are alone and vulnerable. Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodeer Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Pretend your deaf and have lost your hearing aid. After asking them to repeat themselves 10 times then asking if they do sign langauage seems to **** em off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 (edited) Stealth Stalker, myself and few others from here beat on a large exclusive Hertfordshire estate... 300 bird days are the norm. The estate owners business (ex) ?? ...Selling that "tat" door to door Edited August 31, 2009 by garyb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toombsy Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Ive bought a cloth bucket from one last year. I felt sorry for the lad (he looked about ten) I dare not use it xxxxSuzy I wouldn't use it either... get a plastic one - they're loads better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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