There is perhaps no other industry with such a relentless push from uninvited parties to purchase their products, as there is in solar.
We are continually hearing from customers that are tired of getting random calls from random companies spruiking the “latest German technology” or a “new government rebate” or to “find out if they are eligible”, or even that the “rebate is ending next week “.
In the 9+ years we’ve been operating we are yet to hear of anyone getting a good deal that was initiated with an uninvited knock on the door or telephone call at 6pm when dinner was in the oven and the kids were splashing around in the bath.
What ends up being the case is that the customer is lumped up with a system that is either a cheap and nasty “bill buster” system with no-name brands, or even worse – a seriously overpriced system
Often these types of companies will induce some kind of pressure at the time of consultation by saying things like:
– the rebate is ending soon;
– we’ve only got 3 spots left this month;
– the boss will allow me to discount by $500 for 2 jobs only; or
– the special price ends this week.
In all these instances, it’s purely pressure to get you to sign up without checking other options, because they know if you did check other options from a more reputable supplier, you would not take up their offer.
If you have fallen prey to a scheme like this, you are able to exercise your right to cancel during the 10-day cooling off period for unsolicited sales under Australian Consumer Law.
You can reduce your risk of falling prey to door knocker tactics by doing the following:
- Engage a couple of respected, experience local companies to give you a quote
- Ask for some options to demonstrate the price range available
- Spend some team reading / researching online to form your own opinion, but don’t believe everything you read on Facebook or online forums.
- Check out some of the workmanship of companies who have quoted you.
By choosing Energy Base as your solar provider you can be assured of:
- A proper site assessment including getting on the roof to measure
- Honest advice about system sizing and expectations of results
- Fair pricing
- Neatly crafted installs
- Solid aftersales service
Call us now on 49512214 to discuss more about your solar requirements.