marshg246
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I never buy from anyone trying to sell. If I want to buy something, I search for it and buy it. I detest people coming to my door. Yesterday, I noticed someone out of the corner of my eye coming to my front porch. He had the same hat as my letter carrier. So, when there was a knock on the door, I answered. It was a 40-something man offering free roof replacement estimates. Since my roof is about 25 years old, I listened. But, I don't buy from people selling so I told him I wasn't interested. Then he asked me to help out and just get a free estimate. I relented and gave him the info he wanted, name, phone, address and if I would be available tomorrow (today) at 10 for the estimate. Then he called someone and gave them the info then handed me the phone to confirm. The guy on the phone started asking the same questions he was already told and then asked if I live alone. I told him: "Way too may questions for a free estimate!". He kept trying to ask questions. I finally said: "I've agreed to an appt at 10am tomorrow, if that's not enough for you, forget it!" and gave the phone back. Today, at 8:30 I get a call and the questions started again. I told that guy: "I'm already uneasy about the questions yesterday, either keep the appointment on not!". He tried again to ask questions! I cut him off, told him the appt is cancelled, and if anyone related to the company attempts to call or visit, I will call the police!
Even if I had kept the appt I would not have bought, but I can easily see old people getting screwed. The old lady (10 years older than me) that used to live next door was often a target, but she would call me, and I would run them off.
In retrospect, there is no need for anyone to visit to "measure" for an estimate - you can see the roof via Google and you can easily measure it from the street or satellite. I know this because last year I got an unsolicited estimate for installing solar and they had the dimensions perfect without ever stepping on my property.
I suspect that I will now be a target of this sort of thing - they are wasting their time!
Even if I had kept the appt I would not have bought, but I can easily see old people getting screwed. The old lady (10 years older than me) that used to live next door was often a target, but she would call me, and I would run them off.
In retrospect, there is no need for anyone to visit to "measure" for an estimate - you can see the roof via Google and you can easily measure it from the street or satellite. I know this because last year I got an unsolicited estimate for installing solar and they had the dimensions perfect without ever stepping on my property.
I suspect that I will now be a target of this sort of thing - they are wasting their time!