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Stop the cold-calling pests

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Doorstep cold calling is less common than the phone variety, but it can be more intimidating. The EU's directive on unfair commercial practices, states that sellers must leave the home if asked to and if they are asked not be contacted, then this request should be honoured which is one of the protection available to avoid doorstep cold calling.

Publisher: Consumers Association (UK)
Publication Name: Which?
Subject: Consumer news and advice
ISSN: 0043-4841
Year: 2006
Surveys, Telephone harassment

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Appealing visions

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Most manufacturers and retailers have turned their attention away from the traditional CRT (cathode ray tube), as chic flat-panel LCD and plasma technologies are used overall. Pioneer PDP-436FDE, Panasonic TX-32LXD52, Panasonic TH-42PV500B, Toshiba 42WP56P and Sony W40A12U are some of the plasma TV available in the market.

Publisher: Consumers Association (UK)
Publication Name: Which?
Subject: Consumer news and advice
ISSN: 0043-4841
Year: 2006
Buyers guide, Plasma televisions

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Why are we waiting?

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A survey has revealed the average number of hours the British consumers have waited in for workmen in 2005. The survey has found that the longest waits on average are for gas and electricity suppliers, followed by builders and the most prompt workmen are gardeners and tree surgeons.

Publisher: Consumers Association (UK)
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Subject: Consumer news and advice
ISSN: 0043-4841
Year: 2006
Marketing procedures, Services industry workers, Service industries workers, Customer relations

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Subjects list: United Kingdom, Survey
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