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TV License. Guy knocking on doors with reminders?

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    #32
    Donkey Oaty
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,533 ✭✭✭Donkey Oaty


    MrStuffins wrote: »
    Just rang them there.

    You did the right thing. That's what they're there for.


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    #33
    Shogun Puca
    Closed Accounts Posts: 25 ✭Shogun Puca


    An actual inspector called to my door last month. Without me saying a word, he introduced himself and showed me his ID. Asked if the TV was mine or landlords and asked "is four weeks ok to get your license?" After taking my name he was gone after 30 secs.

    Your parents are away? Is there a car missing / constantly there now? That was was defenitley "casing the joint". :D


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    #34
    mikemac
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,986 ✭✭✭✭mikemac


    Always ask for ID

    Realy, you shouldn't even have to ask, normally they show it without asking.
    If you ask them to give you a minute while you call An Post they will understand, it's no issue at all

    I've never called to check with An Post.
    But I did in Galway when the corporation called around and wanted to swab test our sink and taps.
    Now don't get me started on the water in Galway :mad:

    But the staff will show ID and let you call to verify everything


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    #35
    siobhan.murphy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,340 ✭✭✭siobhan.murphy


    if u have no car outside get a friend to park up for the duration


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    #36
    ashblag
    Closed Accounts Posts: 376 ✭✭ashblag


    Dont An Post usually send out letters before they actually send a TV license inspector to the door.

    I second that always look for ID.

    Had a guy call bout 2months ago doing a 'survey' had a tattered ID he asked could he come in to ask a few questions and that it would only take ten mins...I refused. Cant be too carefull guys


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    #37
    MrStuffins
    Registered Users Posts: 19,149 ✭✭✭✭MrStuffins


    siobhan.murphy wrote: »
    if u have no car outside get a friend to park up for the duration

    My sister's car is parked outside. Just as well.
    ashblag wrote: »
    Dont An Post usually send out letters before they actually send a TV license inspector to the door.

    I second that always look for ID.

    Had a guy call bout 2months ago doing a 'survey' had a tattered ID he asked could he come in to ask a few questions and that it would only take ten mins...I refused. Cant be too carefull guys

    Yeah, and i wasnt too sure he was an "inspector" as he didnt seem.... inspector-like.


    Anyway, i'll be here until my parents come back. I've no problem defending the house if he IS a burgler! Padraig Nally ain't got a patch on me :P


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    #38
    ashblag
    Closed Accounts Posts: 376 ✭✭ashblag


    Anyway, i'll be here until my parents come back. I've no problem defending the house if he IS a burgler! Padraig Nally ain't got a patch on me :P[/QUOTE]


    Lock all the doors and windows...no one is safe;)


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    #39
    siobhan.murphy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,340 ✭✭✭siobhan.murphy


    lol more like rollin pins at the dawn!

    so we can deffo say it wasnt tv guy and more than likely a knacker casing the joint :)

    so up for the night with the video camera!!


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    #40
    MrStuffins
    Registered Users Posts: 19,149 ✭✭✭✭MrStuffins


    siobhan.murphy wrote: »
    lol more like rollin pins at the dawn!

    so we can deffo say it wasnt tv guy and more than likely a knacker casing the joint :)

    so up for the night with the video camera!!

    If only! I've been trying to sell this to my missus for ages now with no luck!


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    #41
    siobhan.murphy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,340 ✭✭✭siobhan.murphy


    MrStuffins wrote: »
    If only! I've been trying to sell this to my missus for ages now with no luck!

    LMFAO !!!!!!!!


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    #42
    Alter-Ego
    Registered Users Posts: 2,324 ✭✭✭Alter-Ego


    Get yourself a shotgun and a rocking chair OP. Looks like you're gonna have to pull an all nighter waiting for this guy to come through the livingroom window.


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    #43
    MrStuffins
    Registered Users Posts: 19,149 ✭✭✭✭MrStuffins


    Alter-Ego wrote: »
    Get yourself a shotgun and a rocking chair OP. Looks like you're gonna have to pull an all nighter waiting for this guy to come through the livingroom window.

    I'll set the camera on timer so i can update Boards on my murderous exploits!


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    #44
    siobhan.murphy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,340 ✭✭✭siobhan.murphy


    and we all get to see mr stuffins blow the stuffins outta da burglar!


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    #45
    jayteecork
    Site Banned Posts: 5,676 ✭✭✭jayteecork


    Sounds very fishy alright.


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    #46
    sallystar
    Registered Users Posts: 38 ✭sallystar


    On the rare occasion that I am in my house alone I keep a chair at the top of the stairs to throw at my potential burglar (they can have the tv but not my Gina shoes) and a garden rake to beat them to a bloody pulp with. I would have no problem using them. Great sense of security!


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    #47
    Alter-Ego
    Registered Users Posts: 2,324 ✭✭✭Alter-Ego


    sallystar wrote: »
    On the rare occasion that I am in my house alone I keep a chair at the top of the stairs to throw at my potential burglar (they can have the tv but not my Gina shoes) and a garden rake to beat them to a bloody pulp with. I would have no problem using them. Great sense of security!
    Kinky! You'd only turn the burglar on, with that behaviour. Everybody knows they like it rough.


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