[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by LeRoySmith

You really are old

We all are

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Shipping up to Boston

You mean it really wasn’t a BetaMax in the box!

[LeRoySmith]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

Good movie!

[Risuli]

Maybe this scam wouldn't be so tempting to some if there were a REAL butcher shop anywhere close by...

[Nana2Teddy]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I agree. It's not a big deal, but I just choose to not do it.

Although, I can understand that a woman living alone may feel uncomfortable if almost every house on the street has 2 names on it.

If I was a woman living alone I wouldn’t have a sign.

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by Nana2Teddy

If I was a woman living alone I wouldn’t have a sign.

I used to travel quite a lot for work, and my wife and daughters were alone at home.
I used to leave a couple of pairs of dirty old size 13 work boots in the porch, it was amazing how many people noticed, and remarked on their size.
My wife always replied, "you want to see the rest of him!"
Never had a problem with callers.

[Boomer]

. . .

[pauld315]

Originally Posted by Shipping up to Boston

Not sure what recording would do. Most established communities have ‘Do Not Knock’ ordinances. Which means a vendor would need to check in with the appropriate licensing authority before entering a neighborhood. Not sure if that is even an option in TV or more importantly the county.

Can't stop them from coming in. Over 90% of the roads are owned by the counties and are public roads. The only exceptions are the ones in Villa neighborhoods and the roads in Marion County because Marion County would not take ownership of the roads after The Villages built them.

[Plinker]

Originally Posted by Bwanajim

I have to admit, had a guy come, named some neighbors who bought. Of course they have their names on the lamppost, realized later it was bull****. But I got the filets for $3 apiece & they were actually great! I would not buy a whole box but thought I would gamble for a few $&&

He was at my door and introduced himself as “Sal”. He told me his two kids were in the white truck and said their names were “Mo” and “Nellie”.
Seriously, I could give you a long list of truly horrible diseases you could contract from eating spoiled meat. Some of which you may not recover from.
Who would buy ANYTHING from ANYBODY knocking at their door? I placed a no solicitation sign on the window next to the door and have only had two knocks in 5 years.

[Shipping up to Boston]

Originally Posted by Plinker

He was at my door and introduced himself as “Sal”. He told me his two kids were in the white truck and said their names were “Mo” and “Nellie”.
Seriously, I could give you a long list of truly horrible diseases you could contract from eating spoiled meat. Some of which you may not recover from.
Who would buy ANYTHING from ANYBODY knocking at their door? I placed a no solicitation sign on the window next to the door and have only had two knocks in 5 years.

To your last sentence....theres a whole 'nother active thread that would answer your question perfectly!

[Ripp3325]

Originally Posted by jayerose

I was outside when someone let me know that he had just delivered steaks to one of our neighbors and they all couldn't fit in the guy's freezer so if I wanted to buy some steaks at $3 each...

I didn't.

Has anyone been in contact with this guy and brought the steaks?

I guess it's a way to make a living!!

Yes! I bought $200 worth from the same guy with the same story. Very bad deal! Worst meat I have ever bought, not even worth $20. Don't waste your money.

[Bilyclub]

Originally Posted by pauld315

Can't stop them from coming in. Over 90% of the roads are owned by the counties and are public roads. The only exceptions are the ones in Villa neighborhoods and the roads in Marion County because Marion County would not take ownership of the roads after The Villages built them.

I wouldn't have taken onwership of all those streets up there with goofy addresses, either.

[MplsPete]

I just met him!
In Alhambra

My doorbell rang; Same story; neighbor's freezer full, selling brand name steaks, $3; I noticed a white pickup in the street.

I said No, I'm leaving in two days. He politely left.

Very cool experience: reading about it here, then it really happened!

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Nana2Teddy

If I was a woman living alone I wouldn’t have a sign.

Widow on our street left the husbands name up on the sign to make sales people think she was not living alone

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Widow on our street left the husbands name up on the sign to make sales people think she was not living alone

I have seen that also. But, why should someone need to lie about who lives in the house? I think the system to encourage people to put names on their lamppost is not a good policy, especially if it causes women living alone feel the need to be dishonest.