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NWR: Solicitors on Holidays?

I live in an apartment /townhouse complex where it is very clearly and explicitly stated on signs, the main office, and many people's doors, "No Soliciting". About two hours ago, for the third time this week alone, I have opened my door to , " Hi, I'm from the gas company. I want to sign you up to lock in your low rate." Now, maybe I am wrong, but I deal with the gas company for that. Not to mention, you aren't even from the gas company that services MY townhouse, you don't have a uniform, and you have a big old fake badge looking thingy sticking on your chest advertising your name is Steve Smith --- oh ya, so did the other three guys.

Today is a holiday, and I do not appreciate having to hobble all the way across my townhouse while I am in the middle of a balancing act to make food for a party on my crutches, three times this week, to have you stick your foot in my door and me have to threaten to call the police or kick your a@@ to get you to leave.

I have tried to be polite, and informed them that soliciting is not allowed ( this is where they pull out their Peddler's License) and say I am not interested. Til the guy that stuck his foot in my door.

I am curious as to what the (P&) E-ers would do in this situation. Please tell me if I am out of line in wanting to kick the doorbell until it doesn't work anymore.

Re: NWR: Solicitors on Holidays?

  • I'd yell VENDOR!! Hit the report button, and tattle on him to Dani or Ring Pop.

    That won't work?
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  • LMAO fishy, I knew I could count on you for a reliable solution.
  • I wouldn't answer the door. If he stuck his foot in,. there'd be a  crutch in his crotch REAL quick-like.
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  • DANI!!!! RING-POP!!!!!! COME HERE QUICK!!! I need a dirty delete on an hour's worth of my time opening the d@mn door!!!!
  • In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_nwr-solicitors-holidays?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:c335b560-a0f2-4077-b209-9d8cabb31df5Post:119d305a-697b-4c7e-9cb6-767ee546aa45">Re: NWR: Solicitors on Holidays?</a>:
    [QUOTE]I wouldn't answer the door. If he stuck his foot in,. there'd be a  crutch in his crotch REAL quick-like.
    Posted by SarahPLiz[/QUOTE]


    Ya, right, I wasn't going to answer the door. But I have been expecting a package this week (which came after the 2nd solicitor) and today my mom was running out to the store. The knock was like, that cadence everyone knows bum ba ba bum bum, bum , bum, so I thought it was my mom with her hands full and just opened the door without looking.
  • SEE?! Now just sit back and see what happens...
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  • This happened to us ALL the time when we were living in our apartment in Tennessee. We eventually stopped answering the door because it was so out of control and people were coming at 7, 8, 9pm at night.

    DH also posted a sign on our door that read "I don't know you. Go away." He was very proud of the sign. (See below.)
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  • Well, I will do that, but for the moment I need to go finish my food for the party, Will be back after it is all ready to go before I get ready.
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    [QUOTE]This happened to us ALL the time when we were living in our apartment in Tennessee. We eventually stopped answering the door because it was so out of control and people were coming at 7, 8, 9pm at night. DH also posted a sign on our door that read "I don't know you. Go away." He was very proud of the sign. (See below.)
    Posted by ggmae[/QUOTE]


    I should do that.

    Or I could just say something like, " I already have gas" LoL and let them just wonder.
  • GG, your husby looks SUPER cute in that picture.
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  • ggmaeggmae member
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    Aw, I think so too Fish. He sure is a cutie! :) And I think he looks totally different without his glasses on! It amazes me.

    Ter - I suggest putting up a sign that says something like "Solicitors are not welcomed here. Have a nice day! :)"

    EDIT - And definitely make sure to look through the peep hole before opening. And if they won't go away after being ignored, just shout "NO THANK YOU!" At least you are being polite, yes? :)
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  • I am just not sure that yet another sign at my door is really going to stop them --- they had to pass eight of them to get to my door. No kidding. In addition, I live in the next building from the manager's office.
  • Have you tried caution tape?

    Perhaps a sign that says, TENANT HAS SWINE FLU. PLEASE DO NOT ENTER OR KNOCK.
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  • CRIME SCENE: Do not enter!?
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    [QUOTE]Have you tried caution tape? Perhaps a sign that says, TENANT HAS SWINE FLU. PLEASE DO NOT ENTER OR KNOCK.
    Posted by crfische[/QUOTE]


    Mad Cow Disease? Bird Flu?


    FI can get me crime scene tape---- oooooh that's good. Ya, I think I kinda like that idea.
  • Love your new sig quote. It's very articulate and sophisticated. ;)
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    [QUOTE]Love your new sig quote. It's very articulate and sophisticated. ;)
    Posted by crfische[/QUOTE]


    It so eloquently describes how I feel on so many levels.
  • :) Your bio is cute. I just took a peek at it.
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  • Thanks. Unfortunately we don't have anything set in stone yet, so I can't put more in there. Well, I could--- I have about 3,000 inspiration pics that I keep browsing, but I think people would get sick of that shyt.

    The other problem is that FI has about the same amount. I don't know who wants the fairy tale pretty princess day, every detail must be perfect,  more, him or I. Probably him.
    He calls me from work all the time " Oh my gosh, I just found a GORGEOUS church we could get married in" or " hey, have you thought about doing this?"  It cracks me up.
  • Ha! We did a May wedding for the same reason, but it was the most laid back affair one could envision. swear.
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  • I want cozy comfy fancy. Not like hoity toity fancy, but like comfort foods, warm atmosphere such as the lodge feel or something not ballroom-esque. I work part time for a country club and I can't do the ballroom thing. Its stuffy. Not to say I don't want fancy, but just a different feel.  Get dressed up for the best dinner party ever thing.
  • Sounds awesome to me! I'd come!

    I wanted "let's hang out and get married and have a party."

    :)
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  • For real, I might take a different approach. If you accidentally open the door and they are there, get all the information on them and their company you possibly can, and call management. Possibly call the police for harassment. 

    That worse than collection agencies. And worse than the deaf dude who tries to get people to buy pens on the subway. I hate solicitation, but I hate solicitation and violation of rules and imposing on personal space MORE.
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  • Alright, off to bring the food to the party. Happy NYE all!
  • I'd answer the door cell phone in hand, and call the police if somebody stuck their foot in my door.  I'd try to get a business card too, just in case.  That guy needs the shiit scared out of him by  somebody.

    If FI were home, it would be bad news.  He'd probably end up behind me with some sort of handgun. 
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