South of Sunnyside

A few months ago I fell for a scam, and was harassed in my living room for more than half an hour by a salesman peddling an overpriced vacuum. I won’t go into the details again, but after kicking the guy out, I realized I had no trail back to the offending agency—I didn’t write down a phone number or address, and he (conveniently) didn’t have a business card or any materials he could leave. Oh, how I’ve wished they would call back.

Tonight, as if none of this ever happened, I received another 30-second survey from “Valley Research.” I answered the same questions as before, and was once again offered a “gift” for my participation. I expect another call by the end of the week, asking about the best time to deliver (and offer a “brief product demonstration”).

It’s possible that call won’t come, but if it does, I want to be prepared—thus, I’m looking for input. I need ideas for ways to have a little fun with the sales guy (safe, non-litigious fun, that is). Please? Pretty please?

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