Describing ADT as "obnoxious" is accurate, from my experience. An ADT salesman was going door-to-door on our block about 2 years ago. I was working outside. When I told him I wasn't interested, he persisted to try to sell me an alarm system by using scare tactics. He tried to tell me that crime was up alarmingly in our area (which I knew was false and said so), etc. He questioned my knowledge of local crime: "Don't you read the papers?!" Then, finally, he walked away laughing (literally laughing, like a Twilight Zone mannequin that comes alive-- which are always scary), saying "You can believe that if you want to..."
I was even thinking this was some kind of scam , so I complained to ADT's Philadelphia office. They said this must have been an independent installer that carries ADT's line, or something. He said the actual ADT salesman only go to houses with appointments. Neil Lifson ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan Myers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, January 26, 2004 11:08 PM Subject: Re: [UC] Alarm system recommendations > If you are still considering alarm companies, might I suggest Brinks > Security. I have had them for 2 years now (not very long I know), but ADT > was very obnoxious when they came out to "inform us" of their service. ADT > doesn't do hardwire installation, which we wanted. However, we couldn't be > more pleased with Brinks come installation day. The technician fished the > wires everywhere with much ease. I wish I could hire him for electric work I > still need done...he was quick and knowledgeable. > > As for the service, it is quite adequate for our needs, totally expandable, > with not that much more cost. If you have any other questions, don't > hesitate to ask. We looked at many alarm systems and had many "interviews" > with some of them. > > Hope that helps! > Dan > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2004 5:46 PM > Subject: [UC] Alarm system recommendations > > > > It's time to replace our 20-year-old fire and burglar alarm system. We > are > > looking at Franklin Security and ADT. Does anyone on these lists use > either of > > these companies? Are they good, or not so good? Any other advice for us? > > > > Melani Lamond & Brian Ratigan > > ---- > > You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the > > list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see > > <http://www.purple.com/list.html>. > > ---- > You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the > list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see > <http://www.purple.com/list.html>. ---- You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see <http://www.purple.com/list.html>.
