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[TruthSeeker]

What sheltered lives we lead, scared anytime anyone knocks on the front door. Years ago it used to be normal.

The notion you're an idiot if you buy anything "off the street" is absurd.

From complete strangers going door to door I have purchased an expensive Kirby vacuum (that still runs rock solid 15 years later), I've bought from the steak guy (darn good steaks, great prices), I've bought magazines subscriptions and I've even bought cookies from those nefarious complete stranger Girl Scouts. Still alive, bank accts untouched, and house hasn't imploded.

Not everyone is the boogeyman out to get you.

[Rich_T]

What sheltered lives we lead, scared anytime anyone knocks on the front door. Years ago it used to be normal.

The notion you're an idiot if you buy anything "off the street" is absurd.

From complete strangers going door to door I have purchased an expensive Kirby vacuum (that still runs rock solid 15 years later), I've bought from the steak guy (darn good steaks, great prices), I've bought magazines subscriptions and I've even bought cookies from those nefarious complete stranger Girl Scouts. Still alive, bank accts untouched, and house hasn't imploded.

Not everyone is the boogeyman out to get you.

 

I think you missed that this one is a scam.  It's this:

 

http://www.ocalapost...meat-sale-scam/

 

It's not Omaha Steaks, it's a con game.

 

No, not everyone selling door-to-door is out to get you, but some are con artists, and some are casing your house.

[redman]

My thoughts on this:

 

I rarely ever engage with door-to-door salespeople of any kind. I respectfully but quickly decline and send them on their way. I make it clear and don't sit through the rebuttal. Even teens soliciting donations are often (nicely) declined. Same with sales calls to my phone. 

 

Unfortunately, I've been scammed by very nicely dressed teens selling magazine subscriptions for a field trip before. I once had a nice woman try to finagle me into providing information on the children in the house (you might remember this - it was discussed here a couple years ago). I had the meat guy come by several years back and get rather aggressive with his sales tactics when I turned him down. I've had fairly young kids with tubs of candies that don't apparently represent any charity or cause at all. 

 

I'm tired of playing the games or trying to figure out who to trust. I never asked to be solicited at my door. I go out and get what I need. I reach out to charities that I want to donate to. I don't want to have to judge the legitimacy of the guy at my door. I'm not good at it and I have no time for it. 

 

So I just say no. And if something appears to be a scam, I will call the police. I owe it to my neighbors. 

[2 Aces]

If you don't want to be hassled at your front door, maybe use one of these (see below). From what I hear they are very effective. Even *Steak Guy* will probably turn around and walk away...


https://encrypted-tb...eoiCq1pYLWiNJ1u

https://encrypted-tb...22G4VukcfNLyb0w

https://encrypted-tb...PWWFNvpxUET-qlw

https://encrypted-tb...hBYzm-NjaqX5j5g

https://encrypted-tb...oBExX0yTFoLZ5Nw

[Chris]

Maybe I'll just open my door in my underwear, with an M1 Garand slung over my shoulder, a half full whiskey bottle in one hand, and ask him if he want's to come inside to see my pet Marmot....?   I'm sure he will leave the neighborhood real quick....!   Chris

[caligirlz]

Maybe I'll just open my door in my underwear, with an M1 Garand slung over my shoulder, a half full whiskey bottle in one hand, and ask him if he want's to come inside to see my pet Marmot....?   I'm sure he will leave the neighborhood real quick....!   Chris

Or maybe he'll ask to join you.

[Chris]

Or maybe he'll ask to join you.

Errr...arghh...  Did not think of that...!   Maybe I'll put the 16 inch bayonet on the Garand for just that possibility...?     

[Steve Heard]

If you don't want to be hassled at your front door, maybe use one of these (see below). From what I hear they are very effective. Even *Steak Guy* will probably turn around and walk away...


https://encrypted-tb...eoiCq1pYLWiNJ1u

https://encrypted-tb...22G4VukcfNLyb0w

https://encrypted-tb...PWWFNvpxUET-qlw

https://encrypted-tb...hBYzm-NjaqX5j5g

https://encrypted-tb...oBExX0yTFoLZ5Nw

 

Many years ago, I was working as an account rep for a corporate travel agency. I had to go to companies and offer our company's travel services. 

 

My boss wanted me to go door to door in a large office building.

 

After a couple of turn-downs, I found myself in front of a door with a professionally done 'no soliciting' sign, and next to it a hand written one with an arrow pointing to the sign, saying, 'THIS MEANS YOU!!!'

 

I figured no one else would have the guts to enter, so I did.

 

As the guy yelled at me for coming in there in the first place, I accidentally knocked a stack of Fedex packages off of a desk, scattering them across the floor. I got thrown out, he called security, and believe it or not, I didn't get the sale.