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| Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane
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| Former Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Perth
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I have read the act carefully and believe you are right. It appears that in formulating this act to protect homeowners from unscrupulous operators they have unwittingly forced prices up where opportunity presents itself. I will now only offer an on-the-spot deal for homeowners who approach me whilst I work. In answer to your apparent question, Jim Penman would not approve of unethical or illegal business practices. More importantly however, I do not approve of such things. Thank you for pointing out this error on my part. | |
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| Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brisbane, Queensland
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A group of door knockers were operating in Plucks Rd, Arana Hills, Brisbane on Wed 4th Jan 09. Heres the story I was told by one of our long term clients who owns the neighbouring property. He is an ex union offical, WH & S officer and his story has gone along way up the ladder with the state government. The "door knockers" where tasked to remove 3 trees in the rear of an elderly ladies (80 years plus) property. After removing one tree they asked if the neighbour had a rope? when told to "bugger off you are the professionals" they left and returned about a hour later. He went out the front and asked for the boss and a card from one of the blokes on the footpath and was told that he didn't have a card and the boss was in the truck up the road. At this stage the bloke pointed out another tree company (reputable) that was working in the same street ![]() At this stage the neighbour looked out and there was three blokes in his yard (without permisson) pulling on a rope. They then dropped a tree over 7m into his yard braking graden edging and plants. When he went down to find out what was going on he was told by four large blokes to "f... off". Not wanting a confrontation he retreated and got on the phone. The local council told him they couldn't do anything but could offer mediation between him and the door knockers ![]() WH & S where also rang, but they responded they were to busy and the door knockers would be gone when they could get there. After a few phone calls he looked out and the door knockers had left leaving the fallen section of tree in his yard and the other fallen trees in a creek. The whole job lasted about 20minutes and the elderly neighbour paid $400. Later that same day the owner of our companys house was door knocked and a card was left under the name "Mattys Tree Services"I have done a few laps of this area in the last couple of days and havn't been able to find them about so I guess they have moved on for now to find some fresh victims. |
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| I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Perth
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My names Sarah and I'm a studying journalist (don't judge me im not the scum of the earth or a bloodsucker) and atm I'm thinking about doing a story on dodgy doorknockers in Perth and was trying to get an idea on how big the problem is or isn't. The idea sparked after my sister gave a few dollars to a man who was doorknocking for 'the dissabled' - he took the donation, put it in his pocket with no mention of tax deductions or a receipt and turned on his way with a simple 'thanks'. hrmm thats not very professional. He may have just been rude or in a rush but I think thats a little wrong. Anywho, just looking for someone to talk to on dodgy doorknockers and their experiences. If anyone think they could help me out, please let me know - u can just reply or email me at sarah_my_elise@yahoo.com Cheers! |
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| Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane
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Notorious Door Knocker Juliamafina Bloom| Current Affair Footage Door Knocking Tree Loppers Current Affair Story 2 Some councils do put out warnings Council puts out warning for rogue tree loppers
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| Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane
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Get rego numbers and details next time, perhaps a picture. New rule too for these people, they MUST give people the attached forms for services over $75. Also note:- Source: Rules for selling products door-to-door : Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation Quote:
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| Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane
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We keep telling but are people listening? Beware of dodgy fellers - Local News - News - General - Camden Advertiser Quote:
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| I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Melbourne
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| Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane
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That's a good idea, I wonder if the govt would expand it like the do not call register ... thing is this is a private outfit and not a govt enforced one like the DO NOT CALL REGISTER
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| I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Melbourne
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Yeah I guess that would be inevitable at some stage. I thought that Knockstoppers is a pretty funny name though
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| Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane
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Do Not Knock register push to deter door-to-door salespeople | Courier Mail Quote:
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| I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brisbane
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G'day, new here. Today I was painting the front room of the house. At 12pm someone was knocking on the door and an islander with a tradies orange shirt (and a gold front tooth) was standing there. Claims he was from Matty's Tree Services and was just door knocking to see if anybody needed some work done. I had already had a card from these guys left in my letterbox some time last year. I have 5 trees (4 tall palms and a massive frangipani tree) that I want to get rid of. I decided to see what he says regarding the cost of getting rid of them. He quoted $1000 for the 5 trees which he reckons included removal of all rubbish, and he could do it that day for cash only. Karana Downs / Mt Crosby area. Scam or legit? |
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| Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane
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Did he give it to you in writing along with other Dept Fair Trading paperwork about 10 day cooling off period etc? And cash only smells scam don't you think?
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| Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus
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| Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Cash that day only, and no contract, and probably includes brush removal - stay well away. You might find he wants his money up front, drops the trees, and walks away. With no contract, there's no liability.
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| Sappling Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: JIMBOOMBA QLD
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Did thay give u a card? If so can u post it up. Get more quotes. |
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| I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brisbane
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![]() The dude reckons they are from Wynnum. I did a search of the ABN and its registered in postcode 4132 which is Southside (Crestmead, Marsden etc). | ||||
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| | #48 |
| I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brisbane
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Hey guys, I'm new to this thread. I had a couple of dodgy Samoan's trying to scam me into felling some palm trees. Thought I'd do some research on them and found a couple of mentions on this thread. The business name is called Matty's Tree Services. (I have a scan of the business card if anyone is interested.) After finding a business card in the letter box, I gave them a call to get a quote. They turned up on the day of the quote with a minivan (7 or 8) full of Samoans. I showed them what I wanted done and was quoted a price of $2800 for the work. They then started to be quite pushy to do the job there and then, I explained that I needed to go to work however they continued to be pushy. They wanted to cut one tree down to show me how good they were and said I could pay them later. I again refused and told them that we could organise another time to do it. We organised to have the work done a week later. They made me sign a receipt with nothing written on but the price (it was a $2 receipt book from a news agency.) Something didn't sit right with me so I started doing some research. I had another two quotes around the $1000 mark. When I called them up to cancel the job, they started getting heavy, threatening me saying that I had "Signed the book" and I couldn't get out of it. Having a bit of knowledge about the Trade Practises Act, I told them to get stuffed and again cancelled the job. They then threatened to get the lawyers onto me which I thought was quite amusing. We'll see what happens from here. Does anyone know who you can call to have these clowns removed from the neighbourhood? |
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| Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane
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| Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane
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This guy has been called out and busted by Dept of Fair Trading. http://www.fairtrading.qld.gov.au/Ab...aStatement.pdf
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| | #51 |
| Mature tree Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: maui, hawaii
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i wonder why they dont do it legally? do they make more then us doing it under the table? why do they need to door knock? just advertise your company in the phone book. (insured, bonded, certified, OSHA/ANSI compliant) stuff like, we go the extra mile because we care for your trees, sets you apart in advertising.
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