I've been a cop for 19 years, I'm clear on the tactics.
I hope you didn't take that as an insult or something. I was just pointing out to everyone that these people can be up to no good. It was just a friendly reminder.
I've been a cop for 19 years, I'm clear on the tactics.
Even though I have a "No Trespassing" and a "No Soliciting" on my front door I'm amazed at the number of dipsh**s who will still ring my doorbell. I work from home and I normally see them coming up the walk. They never see it but I answer the door with my .38 in hand. The signs are pointed out to them and then they are told in no uncertain terms to get off my property!I second the "Casing the property" warning. I have a No Soliciting or Treaspassing Warning posted on my driveway. It does get pointed to now and then when someone chooses to ignore it and approach the porch anyway.
I am retired and home 90% of the time, I keep an eye on the rural-road-cruisers who slowly wander our neighborhood on certain days. Just watchin'.
Even though I have a "No Trespassing" and a "No Soliciting" on my front door I'm amazed at the number of dipsh**s who will still ring my doorbell. I work from home and I normally see them coming up the walk. They never see it but I answer the door with my .38 in hand. The signs are pointed out to them and then they are told in no uncertain terms to get off my property!
So, what I am getting from this thread is that I should not go out and solicit my lawncare services door to door on my days off? What if I actually drag my trailer full of equipment with me?
I actually considered doing this in the next few days to try and make a few extra bucks and maybe pick up a new customer or two
So, what I am getting from this thread is that I should not go out and solicit my lawncare services door to door on my days off? What if I actually drag my trailer full of equipment with me?
I actually considered doing this in the next few days to try and make a few extra bucks and maybe pick up a new customer or two
Frankly, it depends on your appearance.
If you have missing teeth, look generally unkempt, have dirty or rusty equipment, and don't speak proper English, don't bother.
I hadn't got around to addressing this, but there are some points that apply specifically:\
1. Bunnykid is indeed presentable in appearance and behavior.
2. Lawn care is a relationship-driven service that extents over time, rather than a high-dollar one time roll of the dice with some shady character knocking at the door.
3. Being a local resident always helps, as opposed to the guy offering to roof your house or pave your driveway as you gaze on his pickup truck with Alabama tags.
4. The no trespassing signage can be bypassed with a postcard offering specified services for a specified rate with your local phone number.
I hadn't got around to addressing this, but there are some points that apply specifically:\
1. Bunnykid is indeed presentable in appearance and behavior.
2. Lawn care is a relationship-driven service that extents over time, rather than a high-dollar one time roll of the dice with some shady character knocking at the door.
3. Being a local resident always helps, as opposed to the guy offering to roof your house or pave your driveway as you gaze on his pickup truck with Alabama tags.
4. The no trespassing signage can be bypassed with a postcard offering specified services for a specified rate with your local phone number.
I don't show up at someone's house unless they call and invite me over.
Benny,
Ironically I am currently watching "There Will be Blood".
IANAL but I'm pretty sure some towns/cities/municipalities require a LICENSE for this type of activity. Maybe we should consult our local authorities to find out what is required to do business legally and report them if they are not compliant.Same kid rang my doorbell twice on Saturday, ignoring my 'NO SOLICITING SIGN' as posted on the door. I didn't answer the first time. The second time I gave him a few choice words. He was selling AT&T services.
If there is a no soliciting or no trespassing sign then no you shouldn't. IMO. That is why people put the signs up. Just because you have a business doesn't give you the right to come on a privet property uninvited.
I'm not saying that to be a jerk to you. I'm just pointing out that the sign is there for a reason and should be honored. Now if you want to leave a flyer attached to the mailbox then if I was to need what you have to offer I could call you.
Back in the day going door to door was a great thing. I did it as a kid A LOT mowing grass. But now a days there are to many dishonest people with no fear of the law for me to be comfortable about letting people just come on my property unannounced.