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It\u2019s about dinner time, and there\u2019s an unexpected knock at your door. It\u2019s a door-to-door salesman offering the deal of a lifetime on a new security system. The question is: do you trust this salesman and let him in your home? Sure, there\u2019s a (small) chance you\u2019re about to get the best deal ever. But more likely, you\u2019ll be inviting a high-pressure salesman into your home. Don\u2019t let aggressive sales tactics trick you into signing up for more than you need.<\/p>\n

In this article, you will learn three important tips that will help you understand the sales process for buying an alarm system. You\u2019ll also learn how to avoid the trap of high-pressure sales and avoid security scammers.<\/p>\n

CHECK IDS, SO YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE DEALING WITH<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pushy sales professionals use their authority to get into your house and separate you from your money. In\u00a0California<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Oregon<\/a>, laws protect consumers from coercive sales. In both states, homeowners can cancel any order over $25 within three days of the initial sale when the transaction occurs in the person\u2019s home. The law applies any time a sale takes place away from the salesman\u2019s place of business.<\/p>\n

Of course, these laws only protect you when you are dealing with a reputable company. Be sure to check the IDs of anyone entering your home, so you know you\u2019re dealing with an authorized company representative.<\/p>\n

And don\u2019t be afraid to be assertive\u2014if you\u2019re not interested, don\u2019t be afraid to directly tell the salesman.<\/p>\n

NOTHING IS REALLY FREE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Offering a \u2018free alarm system\u2019 is a common tactic used in aggressive sales. The idea is to offer you something big upfront in exchange for a multi-year commitment to pay $50 or more per month. For the company, it\u2019s a small cost to give you free equipment as a trade for thousands of dollars in income. It\u2019s the same sales method used by cell phone companies. Companies get customers to sign up for expensive cellular service by giving away smartphones for free.<\/p>\n

And who doesn\u2019t want free stuff?\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

As a consumer, it\u2019s always a better deal to purchase the equipment up front and secure a lower monthly payment. When you own the equipment outright, you can avoid long-term contracts, and easily change service providers if you\u2019re unhappy.<\/p>\n

CAREFULLY REVIEW THE CONTRACT WITH YOUR SECURITY CONSULTANT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reading the fine print is excellent advice when signing any contract, not just an alarm company\u2019s contract. In addition to securing your right to cancel, consumer protection laws are designed to help you avoid unwanted purchases. Here are some items your security sales rep is required to include in an agreement:<\/p>\n