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lonewolf wrote:I admit to being a "cave man"...the cave being my garage on the inside corner of the only through street in our neighborohood. I see "solicitors" come and go, some more suspicious than others.
Two young ladies, "can we come in and show you our floor cleaning products?"
Me, "No thanks, my floors are quite clean. Do you have a permit from the city to sell door to door?"
Them: "We need a permit?"
Me: "Yes, and it has to be displayed."

They were grumbling as they left, calling me names.

Guy pulls up, blocking my driveway with a freezer in the back of his pick up: "Hey, how you doin' today?"
Me: "Fine, but not interested in buying any meat"
Him: "You're pretty rude, I just wanted directions, that's all"
Me: "Whatever you say, man....your truck is pointed the right direction.....away from here."

Sometimes I feel like the old guys from Secondhand Lions, where they sit on the porch all day just waiting for the salesmen to show up........

Edit to add: In keeping with the topic, there are situations where "salespeople" are simply scouting out the house. I've seen them ring on doorbells and knock on doors where there are no cars in the drive, and pass by those houses with cars. When I see that, its time to call the non-emergency number and let the pros handle it. These kinds will deliberately avoid my house when they see me in the garage. If they want to sell something, shouldn't they find actual customers?