If I ever do answer, it isn't going to be nice. I am sick and tired of the corrupt, ignorant people who are trying to rip everyone off. Legitimate business NEVER engage in these ridiculous practices.
This is a legitimate dealer in new oriental carpets based in Istanbul. We have done business with them and are well satisfied. They are not casing anybody to rip them off.
HOWEVER: This does NOT mean that you can't block their calls, tell them to go away, or just not answer if you are not interested. I can't use the DNC because we do have a relationship, but I usually do not answer their sales calls anyway.
Strictly speaking they are not telemarketers, but a business using phone contacts - in our case for repeat business.