Pesky Door2Door Salesman Bothering You...

[ChefBurke]

Ok So I ALWAYS get stuck answering the door(I'm always home) to salesman/woman or even better the annoying religious witnesses(you know who you are!) no offense but I don't agree with pushing your religion on people especially on their property! And even when told no thanks...well I have decided to try something as I had ANOTHER salesgirl come to me asking for money! HAHAH!!! I am going to have some mini catalogs ready by door & listen to their speal & say oh great! I have something to offer too!! Then start talking about PC LOL then say if you match dollar for doallr in PC what your selling I'll help you out-chances are they'll decline say ok sry then i was hoping to help eachother out.. take care... if witnesses I will say great heres MY material-read it over-some great stuff!!! (ya know how they quote bible verses to you) well quote some PC stuff.. (i'm not meaning to offend but it seems they try to make their religion sound better then yours & they ignore when you try to voice opinion) soo I will say you know your mixing bowls well ours do this this & that! LOL... then if they stand there puzzled or whatever I LOVE this... say hey let me get your address so i can bring buy some more material for you to look over that will better your cooking & kitchen needs!! HAHAHAHAHA Oh i'm going to do it!!!! Ok salespeople bring it on!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Could get me some leads HA! Whatcha think!?

 

[gilliandanielle]

Ha ha!! I love when the religion people come to my door and just start reading things and you can't say anything! I don't want to be rude but they read forever! I have been known to "talk" on the phone when they come over so I can tell them I am busy. It hasn't rang yet when I am supposedly talking, but I am sure I have it coming!!

 

[ChefBurke]

OH wait get this!!! these two older woman have come like 50times-i say no thanks I am CATHOLIC! & i did the phone-actually on it-like twice & they keep talking!!! this will work!!!

 

[yummy4tummy]

You go girl. And when the phone solicitors call for a hand out we can tell them about our fantastic FUNdraisers. Valky

 

[DebbieSAChef]

YikesI actually like to debate with Jehovah's over the bible and invite them in and offer them a drink. LOL

Then they usually don't come back when I am done with them. Not to be rude or offensive but I don't agree with their religion so I tell them why and show them the scriptures to back that up. And they are usually women.

I don't open my door to sales mene, I tell them I don't feel safe and they can leave their catalog or flyer on the door for me to read later.

I talk to girl sales people and hear them out if I am not busy. I usually am with home school or the babies, so I tell them no thanks and then give them a bible tract.

Oh and phone solicitors, I tell them that I give my money only to my church, missionaries or other things the Lord directly leads me to and I would only give things to organizations that preach the gospel.

Debbie

 

[micocina]

I homeschool our 3 children and I have a sign out right below our mailbox (which is next to the door bell) and it says:

"Kindly respect the wishes of this family by not disturbing us.
(In Bold) We Do Not Answer Our Door, Unless We Know You or Are Expecting You.

USPS, UPS, FedEx, and Good Neighbor Pharmacy ARE Welcome,
As are Friends and Family.
Others should leave their business card or information in the mailbox."

"Others" usually leave their tract in the mailbox and walk away.

 

[maryhenderlite]

I will have to put a basket of catalogs next to the door, and tell them "i'll take yours if you take mine". I usually just try to be polite and ask for the paper, and tell them to have a nice day. But they come here several times a week. I know that my husband has gotten rude with them several times. I like to believe, To each his own, but not when they come to my home, and knock on my door. I try to be nice and tell them thanks.. but sometimes it is annoying.. I love Rosa's idea, and wish that my mailbox was right at my door, that is great.. I will have to think of something to put on a sign and put on my glass door.. that might work.

 

[Paige Dixon]

Rather than push for matching sales for sales, why not recruit them! They obviously aren't afraid of rejection, they have determination! They'll be so excited when you excitedly answer the door and invite them in telling them you'd LOVE to talk to them!

To the poster who said she offers them a drink, try offering them a drink while in the bath with you! haha

 

[DebbieSAChef]

Lol

I will have to put a basket of catalogs next to the door, and tell them "i'll take yours if you take mine". I usually just try to be polite and ask for the paper, and tell them to have a nice day. But they come here several times a week. I know that my husband has gotten rude with them several times. I like to believe, To each his own, but not when they come to my home, and knock on my door. I try to be nice and tell them thanks.. but sometimes it is annoying.. I love Rosa's idea, and wish that my mailbox was right at my door, that is great.. I will have to think of something to put on a sign and put on my glass door.. that might work.

How about a sign that reads:

I was nice to you when you first came
Now it seems you are to blame
For coming again with the same spiel
How do you think that makes me feel?
I heard you out now go away
Please don't come back another day!
By the way I sell PC
Host a show and you get stuff FREE!!

LOL...sorry I am delirious!! I need to go to bed. But I think the sleepiness has left me.
Debbie

 

[DebbieSAChef]

Rather than push for matching sales for sales, why not recruit them! They obviously aren't afraid of rejection, they have determination! They'll be so excited when you excitedly answer the door and invite them in telling them you'd LOVE to talk to them!

To the poster who said she offers them a drink, try offering them a drink while in the bath with you! haha

I like to bathe alone or with the hubby when I am feeling frisky! Or with my hubby when I am too pregnant to comfortably wash my feet!! LOL

Debbie

 

[tlmcunning]

In the town I live in any body doing solicitation or religious offerings has to get a list of residents that they are not allowed to visit. This has helped cut down on the number of people who come to our door. If they come to my door I kindly tell them that we are on the no solicitation list that they are suppose to pick up at the city building before going door to door. Ona couple of occassions I have had to call the police about them because they would come to my door several times.

Tracy

Tracy

 

[dannyzmom]

We don't have any door to door salespeople or religions evangelists around here. I think it's probably cuz I live in a gated community though - they can't get past the guard gate.

 

[amcclanaghan]

We don't have any door to door salespeople or religions evangelists around here. I think it's probably cuz I live in a gated community though - they can't get past the guard gate.

We don't either, I wonder if its a city/list thing... after reading this thread I kind of wish we did... oh, wait, we did have someone selling magazines this past winter. I invited her in and shared the opportunity I haven't heard back from her though... kept her here for 30minutes

 

[ChefBurke]

OMG!! Hilarious!!!! The bathtub thing is too funny!!! & debbie that poem made me crack up!!! Good One!!!! I will definately push the opportunity especially to the gentleman that said if you could help me I wouldn't have to do this- well great with PC you'll have a better job! woohoo!! Gosh I hope people don't think I'm rude but ok- i live with my mom & when the johovah witness ladies came my mom was feeding my baby & they asked all these ?'s about her, then they came when i was there & preached & I said Oh I am catholic & she was just baptised catholic so we don't need your service but thanks! they kept coming- ok to me that is rude!! And have you ever seen "Where the heart is" about the young girl who has the baby in wal-mart & those witnesses take the baby cause shes not married!? Well i know its extreme but still I dont know what could happen!!!! But yea I thought about doing that & I read another thread about giving a flyer about the service we have for people when they serve us like cashier,bank teller & so on... anyone know where that was posted??? Oh ya know what else kills me... the flippin scientologist at the mall!!! They have a kiosk set up for a "free stress test" well EVERYONE is stressed!! LOL... Ok request from me... is ANYONE on here a scientologist or know about the religion??!! I have some none offending ?'s to ask but don't want you to try & convert me.. just curious! send me private messege! also if u know where that flyer is!

 

[janetupnorth]

Put a sign on your door that says "No solicitation".

 

[ChefBurke]

Yea I tried the sign & one of those %$&* took it down!!!!!!!!!! Oh I'd rather chat it up about PC LOL I think it would bee soooooooooo funny to get all excited & talk all about the products!!

 

[janetupnorth]

Maybe they'll decide what they sell isn't worth it and sign on with you!

 

[SummerG]

I don't answer the door to anybody that I don't know, doesn't matter if it is a male or female. I live in a safe part of town but I don't want to take chances. Home invasions are happening too often.

 

[rennea]

DH always say something like "oh no where were you guys 10 years ago, your too late now I'm going to H@ll" I on the other hand just say no thanks, but this Fall I had some ladies come around and when I went to close the door one put her hand on the door and the other pushed her way in. I won't say what I said next cause it will just get blocked out anyways

 

[Chef Kearns]

DH always say something like "oh no where were you guys 10 years ago, your too late now I'm going to H@ll" I on the other hand just say no thanks, but this Fall I had some ladies come around and when I went to close the door one put her hand on the door and the other pushed her way in. I won't say what I said next cause it will just get blocked out anyways

Wow!! I cannot believe she tried to force her way into your home! That is so inappropriate. That is a lesson in how NOT to persuade someone to your way of thinking.

 

[Chef Kearns]

I will always talk about PC with solicitors. After the first part of their little speech I always ask them, "How long have you worked for this company? Do you like it? I bet you get hung up on ALOT." Then they give me their answer. And I say, "Have you ever heard of The Pampered Chef?" Then I proceed according to their answer Yes or No. I tell them that they have my permission to write down my phone number to call me at home, but to please take me off of their work call list. I haven't gotten any business that I know of from someone through this BUT they don't call me again about their business.

I do the same for the door to door people. I tell them how great they would be for what we do. Just last week it was pretty cold here in San Antonio and we had some door to door people stop by. I said, "Wow! When I go to work it is a party and people are HAPPY to see me. Do you feel that way about your job? I make an average of $100 a night. Is your pay comparable?" They give me their contact information. So far I haven't received shows or recruits from this either, but I can talk about what I want without being sold their stuff. Cuz usually when I'm done they've forgotten about what they were there for.

 

[chefann]

One of my friends has this on her door:
http://www.rof.com/product_p/2300-pq.htm
(That's a link so you can order one if you want to.)

At my previous house, we'd get oodles of religious folks out, but our street was adjacent to the house of worship. I've been in my current house almost 5 years now (same city), and don't recall anyone coming to the door. It helps that we have no doorbell at the front door.

 

[pamperedlinda]

I will always talk about PC with solicitors. After the first part of their little speech I always ask them, "How long have you worked for this company? Do you like it? I bet you get hung up on ALOT." Then they give me their answer. And I say, "Have you ever heard of The Pampered Chef?" Then I proceed according to their answer Yes or No. I tell them that they have my permission to write down my phone number to call me at home, but to please take me off of their work call list. I haven't gotten any business that I know of from someone through this BUT they don't call me again about their business.

I do the same for the door to door people. I tell them how great they would be for what we do. Just last week it was pretty cold here in San Antonio and we had some door to door people stop by. I said, "Wow! When I go to work it is a party and people are HAPPY to see me. Do you feel that way about your job? I make an average of $100 a night. Is your pay comparable?" They give me their contact information. So far I haven't received shows or recruits from this either, but I can talk about what I want without being sold their stuff. Cuz usually when I'm done they've forgotten about what they were there for.

Love these responses!

I get the unsolicited visitors several times a year and I am going to remember your speil and try it out on them! Should be fun.

When I get the religious visitors I usually just tell them thanks for stopping by however, I celebrate a different religion. Thankfully they have all been very polite. Then they are off to the neighbors.

 

[Chef Kearns]

I have not had the Jehovah's Witnesses stop by. Not while I was at home anyway. My husband said they came by one day when he was home. I asked him if he said anything. He said no he just took their stuff. My husband is not a Christian. He told me he should've said, "Ya'll need to come back when my wife is home. I'm sure she'd love to talk to you."

Pray for him, ya'll. He needs Jesus!

 

[ChefBurke]

LOL I love your speech Chef kearns I will definately try it!! Yea it kills me these guys come dressed in suits & sy something about earning points by selling magazine subscriptions.. OK i answer I have baby screaming in other room & my giant black lab about to attack him & i said im sry i dont have the budget to help take care & he said im not askin you to buy but how about a donation!? I was like are you serious No thanks & even when i shut the door he kept talking!!! I am seriously ordering some mini's & placing them in basket!! ARMED & READY LOL!!!!! does anyone know where the flyer someone talked about giveing banker & cashier thanking them for serving me now i serve them... where its at??? i cant believe the woman barged in your home- they'd be missing fingers when i slammed the door- i believe in not hurting people but when you force yourself in my home-its fair game I will sick my 90lb black lab on your A$$!

 

[ChefBurke]

I like that no witenssing sign too.. but now that i gotta plan I WELCOME them!! muhahahahah!!!(halloween laugh LOL)

 

[jasonmva]

I think I might try this with the phone solicitors. See if they like trying to be sold something.

 

[Chozengirl]

OK,
now I see the flip side of this (don't get me wrong I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU GUYS!!!)
But I see myself in that position going to someone elses door.
It is just rude, and I hate pushing my sales on other people.

 

[Chef Kearns]

The going door to door isn't rude. That is just a natural part of some business. The rude part is not listening to the homeowner. If you continue to try to tell them about PC after they've told you they aren't interested THEN it becomes rude. Don't give up on knocking on doors. Just know when you've got to move on.

 

[speedychef]

I agree with Chef Kearns...I don't necessarily mind them coming to my door, but when I say no and they keep talking, then I get upset. I can't imagine what I'd do if someone tried to push into my house. My dog is only 65 lbs but she's a crazy little husky! She'd maul them with kisses...that she has to jump up to their faces to give! And I LOVE you guys and your poems and signs and all that...it's hilarious!

I think the next time I get a door to door salesperson, I will invite them in for a drink (or a cup of tea...) and see how long I can get them to stay while I talk to them about Pampered Chef!