I ended paying out €5,150, for what amounted to 10 hours work. In addition, I payed cash, as he would charge me V.A.T. otherwise.
Normally, I don't entertain door-knocking tradesmen
Buy in Haste, Repent at Leisure
This is a regular line with these people. Once they mention Golden Pages do not entertain. Sorry to hear about this but do report it to the Gardai. For future reference, ask them for a card and references. That will do the trick to get rid of them.On arriving at the door, he claimed to be on page 85 of the Golden Pages.
That aside, contact your local Garda station and tell them the full story. They will not be interested that you tried to dodge paying VAT. They will investigate and try to locate this individual.
They start off by finding something small wrong then the job multiplies by thousands.
I can't understand how ALL cold calling isn't outlawed - surely it's a no brainer? Was there ever anything good sold on the doorstep? Furthermore, perhaps there was a need back in the day but in this age - if people need a good or service, isn't it easier than ever to find same of their own volition?Never give work to anyone cold calling is the answer no matter how plausible they sound.
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