Female Homeowner Calls The Security Salesman 'Creepy' After He Showed Up At Her House At 7:30 PM To Sell Her Service She Already Declined Six Times Before

Her BF said she's just not used to "friendly neighborhoods" and that 7:30 PM is a normal time for salespeople

Chelsi

• Published in Interesting
• January 6, 2023

Door-to-door sellers were a thing during our parents' and grandparents' time. Salespeople knocked on doors to offer the latest products that will revolutionize your home and book collection.

Now, we just get targeted ads on social media that redirect us to Amazon or a website for the product. Despite most people's preference for online shopping, door-to-door salespeople are not entirely gone.

A new homeowner learned this recently when she moved to her house in the suburbs. OP was shocked by how many random people walked up to her house to have a conversation with her or offer her products or services.

One particular company irritated OP endlessly because of their determination to get her business. She already has their system in place, but they want her to avail of a subscription that allows the company to call the police on her behalf when her alarms are set off.

OP did not find the appeal of this feature and said as much to the salesman that knocked on her door that day. She thought that would be the last she'll hear from them since she had already said no.

She was wrong, they went to her house four more times that week until OP completely ignored them. This last one, she did end up opening her door because she thought it was the pizza delivery she was waiting for.

It was 7:30 at night and OP was unpleasantly surprised that it was someone from the security company again

It was already dark out and OP was feeling creeped out by all these men knocking on her door at any time of the day

The guy asked her if he could come in and talk to her about her security system options

OP said no and told him that the only people she's feeling threatened by are them. She asked why he thought it was okay to show up at a woman's house and expect to be invited in.

He told her they could talk outside on the porch if that was more comfortable for her but OP said no once again then told the guy he was missing the point

He reasoned that he was simply doing his job since someone in her household expressed interest. OP exclaimed that it was her damn house and they should stop showing up whenever they felt like it.

Her BF heard the heated exchange and asked if there was anything wrong. The salesman then focused on OP's BF and asked him if he was the husband until OP promptly told him to leave.

She explained to her BF that the guy was from the company she already said no to

He told her it was only 7:30 PM which only added to OP's annoyance. Her BF said that this was normal in a suburban neighborhood and OP's just not used to it yet.

OP tried to explain that no one she knew would show up at someone's house without at least calling first. He rebutted that what happened was normal in the sales industry & that OP would know if she ever lived in a "friendly" neighborhood.

OP can and should email the security company and give a detailed account of the multiple exchanges

OP said she already tried to get in touch and attempted to be a part of the do-not-contact list which apparently ADT doesn't have

Her "No Soliciting" sign did not even deter any of the salespeople

It looks like OP has to prepare a no-nonsense answer for each of their pitches like this homeowner did to finally get her message across that she does not want their subscription

Her BF was definitely wrong for siding with a random stranger who was bothering OP. Could he be the one who expressed interest in the product but didn't have the guts to say so?

The way the salesman redirected his convo to OP's BF was so rude especially after OP already told him that she was the homeowner. Her BF doesn't understand why OP felt threatened when someone she doesn't know showed up at her door at night.

If they try again, OP should ask all of this info and file a complaint

OP already told them 'no' three times but they kept ignoring her wishes. How's that for good customer service?

At this rate, OP shouldn't even bother opening her door to them and maybe block every number they try to reach her from

Did this happen because OP happened to be a female homeowner? They refused to listen to her despite OP repeatedly shutting down each of their attempts to sell her something.

OP has to escalate her complaint and email their corporate division. She can also look into her city's soliciting ordinances and check if they are even allowed to do it and at what time.

Ultimately, OP is not the a**hole, according to Reddit. Yes, she may have been too emotional when she snapped at the salesman but can you blame her after they kept ignoring her very clear disinterest in their seven separate push to sell their products?

Chelsi