In a message dated 8/06/1999 10:59:57 AM, ulrich@rangenet.com writes: << I stand firm: No show = $50 service call plus .30 per mile the 1st 30 miles (RT); then .90 per mile thereafter. Those deadbeats who refuse get small claims court for dessert: >> Roy; The frequency of this happening is fortunately seldom enough where it really won't cause us to starve with an occasional no show...will it? Just bill for the call, and forget it..... whether it is ever paid or not............the money lost is not worth any extra time spent on 'collection' or 'collection efforts' and the peace of mind from not worrying about an occasional no show will improve your outlook. Use your time for more productive purposes like calling old customers/golf/clean the shop/golf.............get the idea? :-) Jim Bryant (FL) ps...yes I get terribly aggravated too when it happens :-(
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