10,127 posts, read 19,940,473 times 1,165 posts, read 1,412,998 times 5,988 posts, read 14,396,493 times Originally Posted by myrc60Yeah, the problem was we just were coming in the door and the front door was still open but the storm door, which is glass, was shut. After doing research on Kirby sales people, it seems like they all have the same tactic and are very pushy. They push their way into your house and refuse to leave. This is a very poor excuse for Kirby. Shame on you and I would never buy your product after the interrogation we went through! I had my 2 year old grandbaby there and they could care less. They ignored my request of it not being a good time. It goes on and on. Seems like many others have encountered the same thing. 262 posts, read 201,828 times 1,360 posts, read 1,407,350 times 809 posts, read 1,878,349 times 506 posts, read 193,739 times Originally Posted by gvsteve I would have NEVER tolerated a stranger pushing their way into my home.

911 would have instantly been called. 608 posts, read 634,345 timesIf someone tried that in my home they would find a barrel aimed at them. That's called trespassing and if they do not heed your warnings to leave then a little lead encouragement might get them going. Years ago some guys selling store signs (at a small retail place I helped managed) tried that technique. One guy came in all smooth. Next thing you know the next guy is in with the demo lights plugging them in and trying to setup up shop. vacuum cleaner diy dustI help usher them out. handheld vacuum cleaner john lewisIt was quite deliteful.vacuum cleaner bags electrolux style u My husband did loudly say to my son, you know where the gun is in the closet?

It didn't phase the man one bit. We were about to call the cops if this went on any longer. Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.Bedford, 47, faces seven counts of theft and one count of corrupt business influence. A former Kirby vacuum salesman, he is accused of telling customers that their machines had been recalled and would be fixed for free. This vacuum salesman sucks. Scott Robert Bedford faces seven counts of theft and one of corrupt business influence for the alleged con. The 47-year-old, a former Kirby vacuum salesman, stands accused of telling customers their machines had been recalled because of mechanical problems that would be fixed for free. He would then take the vacuum away and not return the machine. One vacuum he had was later pawned. Bedford is also accused of selling vacuums he never delivered.

He appeared to target older victims. The youngest victim of his alleged scam was a woman in her 60s. Send a Letter to the EditorI was living in Dallas, TX and working as a bartender, making roughly 300 bucks a week.I decided to move to East Texas to go to school in Tyler. I was in desperate need of a job and was browsing Craigslist one afternoon and I stumbled upon an ad saying "IMMEDIATE HIRING!!". I continued to read the ad that stated they were looking for "enthusiastic, outgoing personalities to join a team of customer service representatives". It also said that compensation would be $2,050 monthly, salary pay. Me, being an 18 year old, broke, newly-independent, young woman, I immediately called the number provided, disregarding the fact that I didn't even know what the company name was. I called and was answered with "personnel". I commented on the job posting I saw on Craigslist and within the next minute I had been set up with an interview starting at 4. Things seemed a bit fishy from that moment.

The manager gave me directions and I quickly got dressed and drove up to the office, which happened to be 45 minutes away from my apartment. The manager also mentioned that the sign for the business had "fallen down" and gave me a few landmarks to go by. Suddenly I was contemplated the fact that I might be driving to an abandoned warehouse to get raped by mysterious henchmen. Regardless, the $2,050 check flashing in my mind, I went ahead and trucked on, mace in purse. I was surprised by the crappy half-garage, half-office I was witnessing, almost intrigued to turn around and go back home, but yet again the check flashed in my mind. I met the manager as soon as I walked in, he seemed more like a typical college kid than a manager, continually throwing out the word "bro" and the occasional curse word, fine by me, because I have the mouth of a sailor, but very unprofessional for a so-called manager. After filling out a short information sheet I went in the manager's office for the interview.

After about ten minutes I was released and informed that he would call me that night regarding whether or not if I got the job. The ten minute interview seemed short and strange. I was excited though, because the manager showed thorough interest in me...or maybe it was my ***. Anywho, I went home and that night around 6:30 I was called and informed that I had got the job and was given my training hours for the 5 days. 5 days of unpaid training I might add. So my first day of training, was actually today...and I'm entitled to say, I believe this business is a scam. I pulled into the parking lot along with 12 other broke victims, a business who hires dozens of people at a time does not sound very legitimate to me. The business is selling Kirby vacuums. A 2000 dollar vacuum that is an excellent product, but way over-priced. I was told that we would make the $2,050, only after we had 60 appointments, and who knows how long that would take...I have bills to pay. The 4 hour training session went well enough, filled with laughs and funny stories, but the whole system of door-to-door selling overpriced vacuums just didn't settle very well with me.