1Quik7 Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Getting super tired of people with clip-boards ringing my doorbell. I work nights so I sleep during the day and I have dogs which go berserk. I live in a neighborhood off Park near Polaris and I swear people specifically come to our neighborhood to peddle their stupid shit. Its unreal, I've never seen more solicitors in my life. Was thinking about putting up a "No Soliciting" but strongly doubt that these people would even understand what that means. Anyone had experience with this? What seemed to work, if anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 http://www.itsoverflowing.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Baby-Sleeping-Sign-Free-Printable.jpg Will work like wildfire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Live in a bad neighborhood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 I'm sick of it as well. I get naked and grab my shotgun when they ring twice, patiently awaiting that third ring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99BlownYellowGT Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 this happened to me the other day. 3 different people from the same company rang my doorbell. I calmly told them to leave because i needed to let my dog (chow mix) out front to use the bathroom! They quickly left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99BlownYellowGT Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Of course that doesnt solve the problem of them not coming up at all though only after Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Make them a flow chart; "Reasons to ring my doorbell and wake me up" 1. Free piping hot pizza? Ring the bell 2. Naked hot chick? Ring the bell 3. Trying to sell me something? Wake me at your own risk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 We don't have a problem with it where we live now but years ago at an old apartment I hated it so I went to lowes and bought a no soliciting sign, and stuck it on my front door. Worked like a charm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 Move to the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 Last development had a no soliciting in the entire place, it was awesome never had a issue. Move up to a nice housing development and go figure 2-3 times a week i get some yahoo trying to sell me crap. Will have to try the sign and see if that works. These assholes have woken up my 1 year old too many times with this BS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 I printed and taped the sign shown right near the door bell. Had it up there for several years and only once did someone still ring the bell. (outside my sons nieghborhood friend selling shit for school and they know we're cool with them doing it.) http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj84/crms3er/160221341.9Hf1Pcnh.DSC00172copyweb_zpsll4wq6lj.jpg Yeah, I know I need to wash the porch area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmy43016 Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 I have a sign that says spoiled rotten pitbulls live here. They usually walk away before they get to the door. Helps to have one bark in the window, but they seriously just walk about halfway up the driveway and then turn around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 We have this issue big time. I get my revenge in a variety of ways depending on my mood and level of boredom. Some of the ways are to let them know I'm there and still refuse to open the door. I do this, (and have done this and more), by say, looking out my window until I make good, long eye contact, and then just leave the window and go sit down or stare at them thru the eyehole (it's very easy to tell someone is watching you outside my peephole), and simply never stop until they leave. Hell, I've even opened the door, taken a good look at them... and then slowly just shut and locked it all weird as possible. Sometimes, I let the dogs answer the door and tell them I'm not allowed to speak with them according to the dogs. I've told them I don't live here and then just quickly closed the door. Oh, I made the last exterminator sales guy listen to me drone on and on about the various insects around my house, endless facts, etc even when he obviously wanted to leave, and then after having him stand there for a ridiculous amount of time, finally informed him I would not need any of their services ever. I love insects and will never kill them. Unless he's here to exterminate neighbors. I especially hated people who 'bugged' me. He left. Keep in mind that was the third fucking visit from the same company that day. They stopped thru twice the previous day. Anyway, the list goes on and on. I get these people are just trying to do a shitty job they've been given, so unless they're actually rude or can't take no for an answer, I try not to be too rude about it. The last two places I've lived in, they've been real bad. And honestly, it's been in two pretty different areas from each other. This is a bit nicer and they're worse, though. I've wanted to put a sign up but it kinda bugs me to have to put a dumbass sign like that, plus my gf for whatever reason, as well, doesn't really want one up there, either. I will say this, though. If you put up a sign, you've got a damn good reason to chew someone's face off for still ringing that bell and pissing off the dogs and you in the process. (I have the same problem.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 I printed and taped the sign shown right near the door bell. Had it up there for several years and only once did someone still ring the bell. (outside my sons nieghborhood friend selling shit for school and they know we're cool with them doing it.) http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj84/crms3er/160221341.9Hf1Pcnh.DSC00172copyweb_zpsll4wq6lj.jpg Yeah, I know I need to wash the porch area I hate those red, thorny ass bushes. They look nice but they f'n suck to trim and shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 Move to the country. This was a huge reason supporting me moving outside city limits. My home is my LTFA, unless you are invited. LTFA = Left The Fuck Alone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 I printed and taped the sign shown right near the door bell. Awesome! ...what's it say? Maybe take a closeup pic of the sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 This was a huge reason supporting me moving outside city limits. My home is my LTFA, unless you are invited. LTFA = Left The Fuck Alone Bingo. This guy gets it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 Put a sign on your door that says "I Rent.". You'll never be bothered again. KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiji ST Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 I put a big "No Soliciting" sticker on my screen door last year. Most companies and people respect it, however I do get the occasional WOW Cable letter or an invite to join the Korean church on Bethel. (I'm Italian/Dutch, so that's not going to work). Something on your place that says you're not interested is worth trying out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbs3000 Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 Mine says 'if you wake the baby, I hope you can outrun the wrath.' If I hadn't ran a guy off the other day my wife was about to rip him apart for waking them. 9pm is just a bad bad idea... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodRed Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 Disconnect the door bell. No one important comes to my house without me knowing it, and they know to knock or come to my side door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 ...or an invite to join the Korean church on Bethel. (I'm Italian/Dutch, so that's not going to work). Dunno why but I lol'd. Mine says 'if you wake the baby, I hope you can outrun the wrath.' If I hadn't ran a guy off the other day my wife was about to rip him apart for waking them. 9pm is just a bad bad idea... I got a call about 9:00 PM one night from a solicitor that has been trying to get me to subscribe to some outdoors magazine. No clue how they got my number since I never sign up for anything. After several calls I answered with, "I'm putting my kid to sleep now. I SERIOUSLY suggest you stop calling this late." Before I could say anything else they hung up. OP: Start answering with shotgun in hand. As a maintenance guy who regularly visits many homes, reputation will spread. Should curb it a bit eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 This approach seems to work pretty well http://i.imgur.com/p5JlC.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTaylor751647545500 Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 Move to the country. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenger1647545502 Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Mom had a problem with Jehovahs Witnesses bothering her. She also had a HUGE boar skull and some black spray paint. Five minutes of spray, a nice red pentagram on the top, and a prominent spot on the porch rail.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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