peek 20 #1 July 20, 2011 Questions for sales people: Over the last year or so I have been contacted by people both over the phone and coming to my door that are trying to sell me something. Most of the time they tell me something like, "they are trying to help me", or that they are "informing me of something new in my area", etc. When it is apparent to them that I am about to give them the brush-off, most of them now tell me directly, "I'm not trying to sell you anything.", which is a lie. Some times I ask, "Is this a sales call?", and they still lie to me, sometimes directly to my face. Is this standard practice now in sales? Does it fool some people? Does anyone actually believe that a sales person is trying to "help" them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #2 July 20, 2011 They're following a script. It's common for high-volume cold calling environments with a short sales cycle. The door-to-door salesman is nearly extinct. Make sure you aren't being probed by scammers or thieves on the door-to-door. I don't know about other states, but in California, you need a special credential to conduct door-to-door sales, cold-calling on residences. Perhaps one day, one of them will have just the widget you needed. So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 3 #3 July 20, 2011 Quote Some times I ask, "Is this a sales call?", and they still lie to me, sometimes directly to my face. That wouldn't be a sales call if it were directly to your face. "I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #4 July 20, 2011 Quote Quote Some times I ask, "Is this a sales call?", and they still lie to me, sometimes directly to my face. That wouldn't be a sales call if it were directly to your face. It's a "call" in the context of, "I'm going to call on my next door neighbor." That does not mean I'm picking up the phone and making a call.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 3 #5 July 20, 2011 Quote Quote Quote Some times I ask, "Is this a sales call?", and they still lie to me, sometimes directly to my face. That wouldn't be a sales call if it were directly to your face. It's a "call" in the context of, "I'm going to call on my next door neighbor." That does not mean I'm picking up the phone and making a call. Nope, not buying it... I don't know what you west coast people are smokin! "I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #6 July 20, 2011 Quote Quote Quote Quote Some times I ask, "Is this a sales call?", and they still lie to me, sometimes directly to my face. That wouldn't be a sales call if it were directly to your face. It's a "call" in the context of, "I'm going to call on my next door neighbor." That does not mean I'm picking up the phone and making a call. Nope, not buying it... I don't know what you west coast people are smokin! The terminology isn't used much any more, but "calling on" someone has long been used to refer to visiting in person.__ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catfishhunter 1 #7 July 20, 2011 I am way more polite to the ones that don't lie :) MAKE EVERY DAY COUNT Life is Short and we never know how long we are going to have. We must live life to the fullest EVERY DAY. Everything we do should have a greater purpose. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #8 July 20, 2011 QuoteMost of the time they tell me something like, "they are trying to help me", or that they are "informing me of something new in my area", etc. I just interrupt their fake friendly opening spiel, and ask them; "What are you selling?" If they give me anything but a straight answer to that question, I shut the door in their face. If they give me an honest answer, I'll at least give them a "No, thank you" before shutting the door in their face. Boy and Girl Scouts get an exception. It seems that I get at least two tree trimmers a week. If I let every one of them trim my trees, I'd have nothing left but toothpicks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 0 #9 July 20, 2011 Quote Most of the time they tell me something like, "they are trying to help me", or that they are "informing me of something new in my area", etc. Heh heh. Some years ago, a college-age girl knocked on my door. She: "Good day! Are you aware of the work we young people are doing in your neighborhood?" Me: "Yes, I am." She: "Oh." "Well, um..... have a nice day." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,041 #10 July 20, 2011 Hi Gary, Keep a SuperSoaker handy. JerryBaumchen http://www.hasbro.com/shop/browse.cfm?N=63+225&Ntk=All&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #11 July 20, 2011 All y'all are giving us sales guys a bad name... By the way Jerry, how would you spend the extra money you could be making if you enrolled in my secret money making opportunity? Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrmrangers 0 #12 July 20, 2011 I work with a guy thats a biker that has tattoos head to too. one morning the jehovas witness people came knocking on his door. He stripped down balls ass naked and answered the door. Needless to say they didnt ask to come in!!Wait , I pull what first? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccurley 0 #13 July 20, 2011 QuoteI just interrupt their fake friendly opening spiel, and ask them; "What are you selling?" If they give me anything but a straight answer to that question, I usually say "You've just lied to me, why would I buy from you now" Usually followed by, "Please don't call back"Watch my video Fat Women http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRWkEky8GoI Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #14 July 21, 2011 Quote That wouldn't be a sales call if it were directly to your face. Quit goofin' on us. It's a sales call. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #15 July 21, 2011 Quote Boy and Girl Scouts get an exception. I'm a sucker for Girl Scout cookies, and I like supporting their efforts. But those scams with the "young urban kids trying to win a trip to Disneyland and stay out of gangs" by selling $10 candy bars get a "no" from me. Also the guy with the steaks in the truck gets turned down too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 0 #16 July 21, 2011 QuoteAlso the guy with the steaks in the truck gets turned down too. In my neighborhood, it's usually the truck with the "extra furniture that didn't get sold". For some reason, it always seems to be from North Carolina. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #17 July 21, 2011 The last time I got a door-to-door salesperson, it was a rep for ADT security systems. SOLD! I had been wanting a system installed for quite a while, but never got around to it. The rep took care of everything. All the others got the "no thanks". I've only had probably 5 salespeople show up in 10 years. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trafficdiver 8 #18 July 21, 2011 I'm thinking about doing door to door sales. I sell gas fireplaces and inserts. I think it's a niche that may work with d2d sales. Plus I live in New England and there are a boatload of fireplaces that need converting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites