Comments on: Getting Duped At My Front Door – Door to Door Scams http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/08/getting-duped-at-my-front-door/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=getting-duped-at-my-front-door Save Money. Save the Environment. Be Happy. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:01:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: RenaissanceRoninhttp://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/08/getting-duped-at-my-front-door/#comment-10682 RenaissanceRonin Mon, 21 Sep 2009 05:19:15 +0000 http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=2150#comment-10682 Wow, Elgog.... You're a much better person than I. I'd have whacked him on his noggin, and gotten a free laptop out of the deal! :) I'm chiming back in because a girl showed up on my doorstep today, selling "Entertainment Books." I talked to her for about 5 minutes, and she told me all about how she'd been arrested the week before, for "going door-to-door without a permit." Somebody called the cops, and she actually went to jail. The judge dropped the case, the next day, but she got free lodgings in the county jail for a night out of it. I guess maybe I'll have to start being nicer to those poor peddlers. I suppose that they don't exactly have it easy! But around here, they have a great health plan. You see, around here, most of us have big dogs... You'd be amazed at how fast they can run, carrying those vacuum cleaners on their backs, with a mad dog nipping at their heels! :) Ronin Wow, Elgog….

You’re a much better person than I. I’d have whacked him on his noggin, and gotten a free laptop out of the deal! :)

I’m chiming back in because a girl showed up on my doorstep today, selling “Entertainment Books.” I talked to her for about 5 minutes, and she told me all about how she’d been arrested the week before, for “going door-to-door without a permit.”

Somebody called the cops, and she actually went to jail. The judge dropped the case, the next day, but she got free lodgings in the county jail for a night out of it.

I guess maybe I’ll have to start being nicer to those poor peddlers. I suppose that they don’t exactly have it easy! But around here, they have a great health plan. You see, around here, most of us have big dogs…

You’d be amazed at how fast they can run, carrying those vacuum cleaners on their backs, with a mad dog nipping at their heels! :)

Ronin

]]> By: Elgog Partynipplehttp://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/08/getting-duped-at-my-front-door/#comment-10672 Elgog Partynipple Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:34:12 +0000 http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=2150#comment-10672 Just after the US Govt. started bailing out the banks and people were losing thier life savings from investment fraud, A sales person walked up to my door one Saturday with a laptop computer opened and a thick wad of papers. It turned out to be an investment sales person and he asked me to place my life savings with his investment firm. How crazy is that? All the newspapers and TV news stations were screaming about investment fraud and this guy is going door to door asking for people money. I kind of felt sorry for him. After a short 10 second schpeel about his company I cut him off and said no. I wasn't nasty or mean about it just firm and smiling. I also did not ridicule him or rant about what the investment inudstry just did to millions of people who now have less money. I think he might have gotten the message as I closed the door in his face. Just after the US Govt. started bailing out the banks and people were losing thier life savings from investment fraud, A sales person walked up to my door one Saturday with a laptop computer opened and a thick wad of papers. It turned out to be an investment sales person and he asked me to place my life savings with his investment firm. How crazy is that? All the newspapers and TV news stations were screaming about investment fraud and this guy is going door to door asking for people money. I kind of felt sorry for him. After a short 10 second schpeel about his company I cut him off and said no. I wasn’t nasty or mean about it just firm and smiling. I also did not ridicule him or rant about what the investment inudstry just did to millions of people who now have less money. I think he might have gotten the message as I closed the door in his face.

]]> By: RenaissanceRoninhttp://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/08/getting-duped-at-my-front-door/#comment-10595 RenaissanceRonin Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:00:14 +0000 http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=2150#comment-10595 Ahem... I never go to Louisiana... Crazy people live there. People who suck the heads off crawfish. They even eat catfish. Ewww! :) And I never "stalk." I "hunt." :) Now go get Lavendar out of your basement... Hanging people in the basement isn't nice. I called the cops! You've been warned. :) Ronin Ahem…

I never go to Louisiana… Crazy people live there. People who suck the heads off crawfish. They even eat catfish. Ewww! :)

And I never “stalk.” I “hunt.” :)

Now go get Lavendar out of your basement… Hanging people in the basement isn’t nice. I called the cops!

You’ve been warned. :)

Ronin

]]> By: heatherhttp://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/08/getting-duped-at-my-front-door/#comment-10594 heather Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:44:06 +0000 http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=2150#comment-10594 Ronin, Have you been to my dad's house in Louisiana? That sounds eerily like his front porch... If you're stalking me, again, I'm going to get upset. :) Ronin,

Have you been to my dad’s house in Louisiana? That sounds eerily like his front porch…

If you’re stalking me, again, I’m going to get upset.

:)

]]> By: RenaissanceRoninhttp://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/08/getting-duped-at-my-front-door/#comment-10563 RenaissanceRonin Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:33:24 +0000 http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=2150#comment-10563 Heather, dear... There are two more rules you forgot to mention. Rule Number #5: Post a LARGE "We SHOOT Salesmen" sign on your front porch. Rule Number #6: Hang a loaded shotgun immediately under that sign... :) I guarantee that after you shoot the first one, you won't get any more! Worked for us! :) Ronin Heather, dear…

There are two more rules you forgot to mention.

Rule Number #5: Post a LARGE “We SHOOT Salesmen” sign on your front porch.

Rule Number #6: Hang a loaded shotgun immediately under that sign… :)

I guarantee that after you shoot the first one, you won’t get any more! Worked for us! :)

Ronin

]]> By: heatherhttp://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/08/getting-duped-at-my-front-door/#comment-10550 heather Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:31:23 +0000 http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=2150#comment-10550 @Joelle- You bring up some great points. Definitely not everyone that sells door-to-door are dishonorable scammers. I've bought Girl Scout cookies and supported school fundraising drives thanks to enterprising kids that come knocking! But, a think a large majority of adult salespeople do use some "questionable" sales tactics (like fast talking) to get you to buy. At any rate, I've definitely learned to be more cautious. I'm still going to support local community fund drives, but I'll definitely give everyone a thorough once-over before I buy (with cash or check! No more credit cards!) :) @Aya- Hey! It's great to hear from you! :) Thanks for the praise; I really do hope that other people won't end up duped like I was. It wasn't really the $21, it was more the fact that I felt like I didn't have control, and I didn't stop and THINK about what I was doing. Arg. Ah well, lesson learned! @Joelle- You bring up some great points. Definitely not everyone that sells door-to-door are dishonorable scammers. I’ve bought Girl Scout cookies and supported school fundraising drives thanks to enterprising kids that come knocking! But, a think a large majority of adult salespeople do use some “questionable” sales tactics (like fast talking) to get you to buy.

At any rate, I’ve definitely learned to be more cautious. I’m still going to support local community fund drives, but I’ll definitely give everyone a thorough once-over before I buy (with cash or check! No more credit cards!) :)

@Aya- Hey! It’s great to hear from you! :) Thanks for the praise; I really do hope that other people won’t end up duped like I was. It wasn’t really the $21, it was more the fact that I felt like I didn’t have control, and I didn’t stop and THINK about what I was doing. Arg. Ah well, lesson learned!

]]> By: Aya @ Thrivehttp://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/08/getting-duped-at-my-front-door/#comment-10540 Aya @ Thrive Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:41:53 +0000 http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=2150#comment-10540 Hi Heather, long time no speak...er...comment? :) This is a great article; it's the fact that someone that's been so on top of being careful with finances like you, can still end up in these sorts of situations that makes this article so important to read. We all make mistakes and learn from them, but it's even better when you can prevent someone from making the same mistake by writing out a post like this one, so thanks for it! Hi Heather, long time no speak…er…comment? :)
This is a great article; it’s the fact that someone that’s been so on top of being careful with finances like you, can still end up in these sorts of situations that makes this article so important to read. We all make mistakes and learn from them, but it’s even better when you can prevent someone from making the same mistake by writing out a post like this one, so thanks for it!

]]> By: Shymomhttp://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/08/getting-duped-at-my-front-door/#comment-10520 Shymom Sat, 29 Aug 2009 18:02:29 +0000 http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=2150#comment-10520 We just don't give donations or buy anything from anyone who comes to the door (or calls us on the phone) with the exception of local school children. The sales people have never showed up at my door with an item I actually need. With the local kids I am just as likely to give them a donation as to buy what they are selling. We just don’t give donations or buy anything from anyone who comes to the door (or calls us on the phone) with the exception of local school children. The sales people have never showed up at my door with an item I actually need. With the local kids I am just as likely to give them a donation as to buy what they are selling.

]]> By: Joellehttp://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/08/getting-duped-at-my-front-door/#comment-10442 Joelle Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:40:32 +0000 http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=2150#comment-10442 I have to say something since I used to sell books door to door to earn money to go to college. (Real books, not coupon books.) My school matched the proceeds 50% plus I got to keep 50% of what I earned during the summer, so it was like I had about 75% proceeds on each sale. We had the appropriate permits, receipts, and everything. However, not all people going door-to-door are as honest and well-meaning as the program that I sold for. Once, I bought a book from some door-to-door salesman, and I thought it was a little bit of a steep price, but decided to help the guy out. He then proceeded to rip off one of my friends a couple of doors down by charging WAY more than what she would have paid in a bookstore. It was a mess, but eventually I believe she got her money back. As a rule, I don't buy from people who are dressed sloppily, and are "begging" for points for their school system, or don't sell something that I will use (of course!) etc. And also, I only pay with cash or check. I don't think I would do credit card. I would say it is wise to be cautious and discerning of people who sell door-to-door, but please do give honest and reasonable people with useful, quality wares a chance. There are many different sales programs, and not all are made alike. Definitely ask questions and think before you buy. But just because someone IS selling door-to-door doesn't mean they are a snake-oil sales person! I have to say something since I used to sell books door to door to earn money to go to college. (Real books, not coupon books.) My school matched the proceeds 50% plus I got to keep 50% of what I earned during the summer, so it was like I had about 75% proceeds on each sale. We had the appropriate permits, receipts, and everything.
However, not all people going door-to-door are as honest and well-meaning as the program that I sold for. Once, I bought a book from some door-to-door salesman, and I thought it was a little bit of a steep price, but decided to help the guy out. He then proceeded to rip off one of my friends a couple of doors down by charging WAY more than what she would have paid in a bookstore. It was a mess, but eventually I believe she got her money back.
As a rule, I don’t buy from people who are dressed sloppily, and are “begging” for points for their school system, or don’t sell something that I will use (of course!) etc. And also, I only pay with cash or check. I don’t think I would do credit card.
I would say it is wise to be cautious and discerning of people who sell door-to-door, but please do give honest and reasonable people with useful, quality wares a chance. There are many different sales programs, and not all are made alike. Definitely ask questions and think before you buy. But just because someone IS selling door-to-door doesn’t mean they are a snake-oil sales person!

]]> By: Jenniferhttp://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/08/getting-duped-at-my-front-door/#comment-10423 Jennifer Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:33:18 +0000 http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=2150#comment-10423 Funny that you mention Kirby vacuum salesman...they offer free carpet cleaning, but once they are in the door it is had to say no when they make you realize how dirty your carpets really are. I'll admit that they are decent vacuums, but I wonder how much of the price goes for paying salespeople. Funny that you mention Kirby vacuum salesman…they offer free carpet cleaning, but once they are in the door it is had to say no when they make you realize how dirty your carpets really are. I’ll admit that they are decent vacuums, but I wonder how much of the price goes for paying salespeople.

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