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Title: Vivint Security door-to-door sales people ignoring 'no soliciting' signs
Source:
The Denver Channel
URL Source: http://www.thedenverchannel.com/new ... ds-ranch-residents-say06162015
Published: Jun 17, 2015
Author: Theresa Marchetta
Post Date: 2015-06-17 11:08:22 by Willie Green
Keywords: None
Views: 2744
Comments: 21
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. - Some residents in Highlands Ranch say aggressive door-to-door sales people are taking their tactics too far. The complaints involve salesmen claiming to be with Vivint Security, a home security monitoring company based out of Utah. CALL7 Investigator Theresa Marchetta said they came to her door four times, and she learned they don't even have an office in Colorado. Marchetta said the company has seasonal sales workers door-knocking in Douglas County, blatantly ignoring homeowner's wishes. Bryan Peterson is a security professional who lives in the Westridge Glen neighborhood, and he said the tactics Vivint sales people are using, such as ignoring no soliciting signs and lingering on private property, are over the top. "The guy still made three trips past my house even though I told him I wasn't interested," said Peterson. "Trying to defeat people's security and determine what their systems are made of is deceptive and prying -- a really a pushy tactic." All solicitors in Douglas County need a permit through the sheriff's office, but deputies said they don't have anything for Vivint Security. CALL7 learned on Tuesday that's because the company used the name Arm Marketing to buy the soliciting permits -- 51 of them. Vivint's spokesperson told 7NEWS that all their representatives will have a badge and photo ID. Violating the provisions of the county soliciting permit is a Class 2 petty offense. The Sheriff's Office said they've gotten some calls, but so far, no one has filed a formal complaint. Click for News Video of this story! Poster Comment: Whether these overly aggressive peddlers come around door-to-door, or ignore the "do not call" telephone restrictions, they ALL need to be tossed in jail. I don't want any of them ba$tards canvassing my neighborhood asking about who has what kind of home security system... as if I'm gonna tell that information to some goddam stranger who comes walking up to my door trying to sell me something... Don't call me, I'll call YOU if I want a home security system...
otherwise, I'll get a doberman to sic on you and chomp on your damn gonads.
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#1. To: Willie Green (#0)
It sounds like Vivent just hired some rent-a-salesman types to shield themselves from any legal consequences of their trespassing and harassment to make unwelcome sales pitches. It's Vivent that should be sued. The local salesmen aren't the main problem, the company that hired them is.
I'm in sales, and when businesses post "No Soliciting" I go right on in. Like most sales professionals, I interpret the sign to mean "do not solicit our patrons or employees". If they post "No Salesmen" or "No Salesmen Without An Appointment", different story. My product can save the average company thousands of real dollars. If they don't even want to hear about it, it's their loss.
Great attitude to have, working sales... But, if your statement were 100% factual, your company would be the only company putting out your product... or do other companies put a product out that will save a company money as well? Hence, Competition.... and the unfortunate need for pesky, irritating SALESPERSONS. Stay away from my front door, Mr. White... you have very limited constitutional rights on my property. lol
Just turn the hose on them. Save a little water for the Mormons and Jehovahs Witnesses too.
#13. To: TooConservative (#11)
This seems to work as well: You only have to hit balls on the front lawn and they go away:)
Top • Page Up • Full Thread • Page Down • Bottom/LatestWhether these overly aggressive peddlers come around door-to-door, or ignore the "do not call" telephone restrictions, they ALL need to be tossed in jail.
#2. To: TooConservative (#1)
#4. To: misterwhite (#2)
If they post "No Salesmen" or "No Salesmen Without An Appointment", different story. My product can save the average company thousands of real dollars. If they don't even want to hear about it, it's their loss.
#11. To: GrandIsland, misterwhite (#4)
Stay away from my front door, Mr. White...
Replies to Comment # 11. Save a little water for the Mormons and Jehovahs Witnesses too.
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