Bounced Check!

[Wimblees@AOL.COM]

In a message dated 3/19/00 2:19:07 PM !!!First Boot!!!, peep@mail.massed.net 
writes:

<< List:
        How about some discussion on how one calls a client to explain their 
        check bounced. How diplomatically can it be handled?
        Thanks Arthur >>


How about just telling him/her the check bounced and that you would 
appreciate a money order, or cash, with a $10 -- $20 bounced check charge 
added to the original amount. Remember, they made a mistake, not you. Don't 
be afraid to hurt their feelings. Be matter of fact. You don't have to be 
rude, but be firm, and inform the customer that this happened. Most of the 
time the customer will be apologetic, and give you what you ask for. 

It's against the law to bounce a check. Legally, (at least in Missouri), 
someone who bounces or stops payment on a check for services rendered, can be 
held liable for 3 times the face amount of the check. Charging someone $10 -- 
$20 is letting them off the hook easily. 

Wim