Coffee anyone ?

[Blue Sky]

Conventional wisdom might argue that I was being paranoid after all they did have the cooktop (I haven’t opened the box). But drop off was the only thing specified and the driver got irritated when I told him so. And since when do installation techs drive for trucking companies- he and the manager who called identified themselves as employees of the trucking company not an appliance company. If they worked for Joe Blow Appliance co. and were renting a truck that’s understandable but that’s not what they said. These people were sketchy as hell and there was no way I was letting them in the house. Sorry to carry on I have some left over adrenaline.

 

[Finnie]

I think you did exactly the right thing! And this is a great place to let off your anxiety.

You should check inside the box before the real installer comes just in case it’s not the right cooktop or is broken.

 

[Alaskan]

Conventional wisdom might argue that I was being paranoid after all they did have the cooktop (I haven’t opened the box). But drop off was the only thing specified and the driver got irritated when I told him so. And since when do installation techs drive for trucking companies- he and the manager who called identified themselves as employees of the trucking company not an appliance company. If they worked for Joe Blow Appliance co. and were renting a truck that’s understandable but that’s not what they said. These people were sketchy as hell and there was no way I was letting them in the house. Sorry to carry on I have some left over adrenaline.

Keep venting...

And yes... way better for your instincts to be wrong... and you not let them in the house....

Than for those instincts to be right, and you do let them into the house. so glad you didn't do that!




And i agree, they sound fishy.

 

[Baymule]

Conventional wisdom might argue that I was being paranoid after all they did have the cooktop (I haven’t opened the box). But drop off was the only thing specified and the driver got irritated when I told him so. And since when do installation techs drive for trucking companies- he and the manager who called identified themselves as employees of the trucking company not an appliance company. If they worked for Joe Blow Appliance co. and were renting a truck that’s understandable but that’s not what they said. These people were sketchy as hell and there was no way I was letting them in the house. Sorry to carry on I have some left over adrenaline.

Report them to the place you bought it from.

 

[farmerjan]

I'd have called the cops, sherriff, some "closeby guy friend" SOMEONE, to come right out to the house... and taken pics of the guys and the truck etc....

 

[Blue Sky]

I have pics of the truck and I was doing a concealed carry ( I lost a ewe to a coyote two days ago and a well placed shot could have saved her so pistol). This driver was confrontational and rude. I did a retreat( no threats or exposed piece). The company involved needs to hire people who look and behave like professionals. I will no longer meet service people I don’t know outside the house.

 

[Baymule]

I have pics of the truck and I was doing a concealed carry ( I lost a ewe to a coyote two days ago and a well placed shot could have saved her so pistol). This driver was confrontational and rude. I did a retreat( no threats or exposed piece). The company involved needs to hire people who look and behave like professionals. I will no longer meet service people I don’t know outside the house.

I think you handled it very well. Better to meet them outside than open the door and they barge in ?

 

[Blue Sky]

Thanks. It unfolded very quickly. I may be a trippin’ bitch (driver’s description to his manager) but I’m an alive, undamaged tripppin bitch. He almost wasn’t. Note- there were no apologies, from anyone. No Ma’am’s, no manners. That’s not the Texas I’ve lived in for nearly 40 years.

 

[Blue Sky]

Honestly I felt I was in real danger. If your gut says something is wrong listen. This may be nothing. But poor business practices shouldn’t be tolerated.

 

[Mini Horses]

....as I hear some light rain come and go. Sprinkles now. Heavy coming in a few hours. Gotta finish this cuppa and go feed before that arrives!

Supposed to clear out by 2ish. Warmer & sun tomorrow. Well good!!! I have outside things to do, without rain.

Might go do Monday store jobs today...stay home Mon.