Controversy about Hinz-und-Kunzt seller: Are you real or free-rider?

Controversy about Hinz-und-Kunzt seller: Are you real or free-rider?

intrusive newspaper seller: between help and harassment

The street newspaper Hinz-und-Kunzt is a familiar sight in pedestrian zones and supermarkets. It symbolizes the fight against homelessness and the efforts to support people in need. But advertising for the newspaper does not always go smoothly.

In Stade, an attentive reader of the weekly sheet reported intrusive newspaper buyers who increased their advertising tactics and even begging. This led to unpleasant situations and even let the reader doubt the authenticity of the sellers. Are they really authorized Hinz-und-Kunzt sellers? This question led to research.

Sybille Arendt, the press spokeswoman for Hinz and Kunzt in Hamburg, confirmed the problem. There are people who try to sell or beg the magazines without official sales cards. This throws a bad light on the entire organization that tries to help the needy.

The "free -rider" often use the help of official sellers to get to the newspapers. You buy the magazines of registered sellers and then violate the rules of conduct. This leads to harassment and loss of trust among potential customers.

to stop this approach, Hinz-und-Kunzt has taken an unusual but effective measure. Customers are encouraged to take photos of the front pages when they buy newspapers from non -authorized providers and report them to sales. In this way the delivery path can be interrupted and the violations are contained.

The responsible people emphasize that they do not tolerate the intrusive behavior because it harms the seller who adhere to the rules and seek an honest source of income. At the same time, Hinz-und-Kunzt is committed to fighting poverty at the political level and is committed to people in difficult situations.

In the case of intrusive seller behavior, measures are already taken in Stade to control the situation. Nevertheless, due to the financial emergency of those affected, it is not spoken by a "stitch".

The police advise passers -by, but certainly to react politely when they are approached by intrusive sellers or beggars. In persistent cases, the police should be informed to ensure security and order.

- Nag