telephone canvasser just called me a prat :D
08 June 2005, 09:12 AM
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Best one I had was some company trying to flog conservatories. Were doing a promotion in your area, have a good range, cheapest about, good quality etc. I strung them along for quite a while so then it comes to the crunch question, would you be interested in a salesman coming round to do a quote etc. I answered yes but I have one question first.......
......is it possible to fit a conservatory to a first floor flat? They hung up
......is it possible to fit a conservatory to a first floor flat? They hung up
08 June 2005, 10:05 AM
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We keeep getting ones via international numbers (thats what the call display says). Its either a voice recording (although after reading Micky's story it could be real LOL ) or some Indian/far east call centre trying to sell us a telephone provider.
I'm waiting for the day when I get two or more on both seperate lines, and I'll link them all together as a conference conversation
) or some Indian/far east call centre trying to sell us a telephone provider.I'm waiting for the day when I get two or more on both seperate lines, and I'll link them all together as a conference conversation
08 June 2005, 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by **************
I get calls from Bowater (Zenith Windows) all the ******* time and they get really aggressive and rude on the phone if you tell them to get lost. I had one bloke call me back and ask me what my problem was and then got his manager to call me. They still call me about once a month with a different person each time and still they get the same response from me.
08 June 2005, 10:27 AM
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Friend of mine always used to just tell them he didn't have whatever it was they were selling and didn't want it.
"Would you be interested in upgrading your existing windows sir ?"
"Don't have windows"
End of conversation usually, works well on the kitchen or bathroom ones, or phone service if you really want to screw with their heads.
"Would you be interested in upgrading your existing windows sir ?"
"Don't have windows"
End of conversation usually, works well on the kitchen or bathroom ones, or phone service if you really want to screw with their heads.
08 June 2005, 10:58 AM
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i remember about 4-5 years ago, ago called , and asked for the guy who dealt with the gas bills,
he went on and on saying how much he can save me,
(i think i was using BG at that time)
basically he won't take NOT interested for an answer,
then his attitude changed,
and said, "i see, you make so much you wouldnt mind wasting more money rather than saving money"
so i said "yeah i make a bomb and i love wasting it on bigger company than some minor company who rings up for some business"
quiet........
then "ok it's your money if you like to waste it"
"yeah its mine and i spend it how i like"
...........hello?...........
now at my home line, its connected to the fax machine, cos, i don't use the line except for net, everything is on my mobile.
when i hear the phone ring i only expect from 1 thing and ignore it.
he went on and on saying how much he can save me,
(i think i was using BG at that time)
basically he won't take NOT interested for an answer,
then his attitude changed,
and said, "i see, you make so much you wouldnt mind wasting more money rather than saving money"
so i said "yeah i make a bomb and i love wasting it on bigger company than some minor company who rings up for some business"
quiet........
then "ok it's your money if you like to waste it"
"yeah its mine and i spend it how i like"
...........hello?
...........now at my home line, its connected to the fax machine, cos, i don't use the line except for net, everything is on my mobile.
when i hear the phone ring i only expect from 1 thing and ignore it.
08 June 2005, 11:27 AM
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When you get the call, let them start their script, then about a minute in, clear your throat and say in your best British accent, "Sorry I don't speak English!"
That's what I say to clipboard brigade in shopping centres.
That's what I say to clipboard brigade in shopping centres.
08 June 2005, 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by NotoriousREV
I had some company phone me on Sunday afternoon
me: "er, this number is registered with the TPS"
****: "that only affects sales calls, this is a marketing call"
me: "I DON'T GIVE A FLYING ****, DON'T EVER ******* CALL ME ON A ******* SUNDAY EVER AGAIN!"
****: "Would you like me to remove you from the database?"
me: "yes please".
See, being polite always works
me: "er, this number is registered with the TPS"
****: "that only affects sales calls, this is a marketing call"
me: "I DON'T GIVE A FLYING ****, DON'T EVER ******* CALL ME ON A ******* SUNDAY EVER AGAIN!"
****: "Would you like me to remove you from the database?"
me: "yes please".
See, being polite always works
What is TPS?
The Telephone Preference Service (TPS) is a central opt out register whereby individuals can register their wish not to receive unsolicited sales and marketing telephone calls. It is a legal requirement that companies do not make such calls to numbers registered on the TPS.
The original legislation was introduced in May 1999. It has subsequently been updated and now the relevant legislation is the Privacy and Electronic (EC Directive) Regulations 2003.
The Telephone Preference Service (TPS) is a central opt out register whereby individuals can register their wish not to receive unsolicited sales and marketing telephone calls. It is a legal requirement that companies do not make such calls to numbers registered on the TPS.
The original legislation was introduced in May 1999. It has subsequently been updated and now the relevant legislation is the Privacy and Electronic (EC Directive) Regulations 2003.
08 June 2005, 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Chip Sengravy
TPS only works for companies that subscribe to it.....arseholes that ring you 46 times a day trying to flog printer cartridges dont 
. Nearly drove me ******* batty 
. Nearly drove me ******* batty
08 June 2005, 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by **************
Just subscribed, next time Bowater call me I will quote the act and then make an official complaint about them 
You can then report Bowater along with the name of their representative and hopefully they will get a £5k fine!
08 June 2005, 02:58 PM
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I got had one call me 2 weeks ago trying to sell me Lake District Holiday...
"Erm, do you have my address? I live there already, I holiday out of here to avoid all the tourists you send us.."
"oh.....<click>... <dialtone>..."
"Erm, do you have my address? I live there already, I holiday out of here to avoid all the tourists you send us.."
"oh.....<click>... <dialtone>..."
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