Pesky Door2Door Salesman Bothering You...

[Paige Dixon]

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

We had one of the Mormon Missionaries pee in our yard!

I was on my way out the door, with the kids already strapped into carseats when they arrive at the door. I decide not to deal with it and leave, leaving my at-the-time husband to deal with them. He chose to hide. Anyway, he peeked out the window and saw one of them peeing in the bushes!

 

[lizcooks4u]

Boy' U R Patient, that's 4 Sure!!!

I 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

My Step Mom's mother let them in and she's converted and preaches to all of us that our religion is nothing and we're being lied to She's sure brainwashed!!!

I don't let them in and practically close the door on their faces and they still go on/on!!!!

Liz

 

[lizcooks4u]

Great idea, but how would,,,,,

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!!

you ever get a word in, that's probably why they travel in pairs, so when one is out of breath the other hops right on.

I don't like being rude either, but if you're not rude they don't get the picture/message

liz

 

[lizcooks4u]

they'll never leave...

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!

I wish I had a huge dog or any live dog for that matter to maul them; I too had two boys on bicycles come in with JW material and when I politely said no they kept pushing my door trying to get in as well.

good luck

liz

 

[pampermeplease]

We had a Mormon pair arrive at our door years ago. We let them in, gave them a drink (that's the first step, asking for something little), and let them talk. They came back a few times and we did the same thing, but each time we asked them to please explain this more or tell me more about this and compared it to my husband's religion. We were never rude but they gave up pretty quickly when we just kept saying "oh that's not like his catholic belief at all". LOL. Now we live in the country and the only door to door we get is the little girl next door selling chocolate bars and the occassional person on a mission to 'save' us. Needless to say, the kid gets invited in!

 

[Chef Diane]

dang itJust had a meat sales person come by, forget to tell all about TPC maybe next time.

 

[yummy4tummy]

I just got an email from someone offering me a dozen roses at a special price, I replied with...Host a show in February and get 2 pieces of Stoneware for 60% off. Become a consultant and receive even more benefits...Hey they came to my box first! Valky

 

[JackieBozeman]

You can log on to the National Opt Out website and stop all the phone solicitations.

 

[Chef Diane]

PC for junk mail hmmmmmmm

I just got an email from someone offering me a dozen roses at a special price, I replied with...Host a show in February and get 2 pieces of Stoneware for 60% off. Become a consultant and receive even more benefits...Hey they came to my box first! Valky

Imgoing to try this next time. I get sooooo much junk mail like that. Doesnt cost anything nd ya never know. You might get an order out of it lol

 

[SillyChef]

Just had a meat sales person come by, forget to tell all about TPC maybe next time.

OMGosh is it the meat guys that cost 76.00 for like 4 steaks?! Holy Cow I can actually buy a calf for the price of all that! Yeah I am going to do the exact same thing ladies! I am READY!

 

[Chef Kearns]

You can log on to the National Opt Out website and stop all the phone solicitations.

It doesn't stop all of them, but it does stop most of them. When we got on the list in AZ we were getting 5-10 solicitor calls an hour!! The phone never stopped ringing. That's when I came up with my PC responses.

You'll still get calls from local people and the police and firemen's fund people. But I can take 5 in 6 months over 5 in 30 minutes!

 

[raebates]

You know, I think this is the first time I've ever been a little disappointed that we live on a steep hill in the middle of nowhere. We never get solicitors--not even for Girl Scout cookies.

 

[DebbieSAChef]

Travel in pairs

you ever get a word in, that's probably why they travel in pairs, so when one is out of breath the other hops right on.

I don't like being rude either, but if you're not rude they don't get the picture/message

liz

They usually travel in pairs because one is in training and the other is experienced.

Debbie

 

[DebbieSAChef]

What??

I wish I had a huge dog or any live dog for that matter to maul them; I too had two boys on bicycles come in with JW material and when I politely said no they kept pushing my door trying to get in as well.

good luck

liz

PUSHING YOUR DOOR?? THAT'S CRAZY!! I can't wait to get my German Shepherd. LOL I won't be afraid of anyone coming to my door with him around.

Debbie

 

[yummy4tummy]

OM! You will not believe this. I just got a call asking for Mrs. Torres. I said you have the wrong #. The guy responds no, right # wrong name...and then goes on with his intro spiel..... "Do you think that firefighters are over-worked and on & on. When he took a breath I said "YES, That is why I want to offer you the opportunity to hold your very own Pampered Chef Fireman's Fundraiser. With this fundraiser....HE HUNG UP ON ME! LOL HMMM should I take that as a no? Valky

 

[ChefBurke]

thats sooo funny!!!!!

 

[pamperedlinda]

........When he took a breath I said "YES, That is why I want to offer you the opportunity to hold your very own Pampered Chef Fireman's Fundraiser. With this fundraiser....HE HUNG UP ON ME! LOL HMMM should I take that as a no? Valky

I love this! I'm gonna use it too, next time someone calls me!

 

[Chef Diane]

LOL (laughing too hard to type)

Can you hear the conversation in the break room (around the dinner table) lol

 

[yummy4tummy]

I told my sister what I did and she said she was going to start using that line and start referring people to my website. Hey, it might work!

 

[Sk8Mom209]

These are some great ideas! Way better than my mother's standard responses:
" I don't think God would want to be peddled door-to-door like a Fuller brush & come in and salute my flag and I will listen to anything you have to say."

In the 70's the JW's learned quickly that my mother would not allow them to even start their speil, so they started sending very young, pretty women to their door on Sunday mornings while we were at mass. One even trudged through the disked orchard in her high heels to track down my dad on the tractor!

 

[TwinGirlsMom]

In no way do I feel obligated to answer my door...especially to someone I don't know! I have been known to just ignore the person at the door even when he/she can tell I'm home and repeatedly rings the doorbell PLUS bangs on the door! The banging is a sure sign that I don't need what they're trying to sell me.

 

[Jennie4PC]

We had one of the Mormon Missionaries pee in our yard!

I would like to say I am sorry the Mormon Missionary peed in your bushes. I alot of LDS people are extremely nice and respectful.

 

[mbh06]

Okay, I am going to show how redneck I am, but we live out in the bonnies and we don't have "normal" door-to-door people. And it is usually me and the little ones at home so if someone comes to the door I go grab a riffle. IF I do answer the door you better believe I am holding the riffle in my hand to show them they are unwanted and they better not mess w/ me. Like a pp said, break-ins have occured in our areas by these "sales people" While one is trying to sell you something they have someone else looking around your place and they will pick them up later on down the road and come back to rob you. So I guess my best defense is a riffle or shotgun, but I do love some of the other ideas too.

 

[pampermeplease]

LMAO! Way to go!

"OM! You will not believe this. I just got a call asking for Mrs. Torres. I said you have the wrong #. The guy responds no, right # wrong name...and then goes on with his intro spiel..... "Do you think that firefighters are over-worked and on & on. When he took a breath I said "YES, That is why I want to offer you the opportunity to hold your very own Pampered Chef Fireman's Fundraiser. With this fundraiser....HE HUNG UP ON ME! LOL HMMM should I take that as a no? Valky"

And in no way do we have anything against any religion (I have none myself actually). We did really enjoy talking with the Mormon's that came to our door and found that alot of their beliefs were very similar to my husband's. He just wasn't as far removed from his religion as he thought. They were very polite and even tolerated our very young and into everything daughter at the time. No offense to anyone...I just feel that all religions and beliefs are viable to the particular person who believes in them. Even those of us who don't have a specific religious lean.