pay you later (even worse)

[Fenton Murray]

In the extremely rare event that a client doesn't pay after a reminder or 2 
I give the invoice to a collection agency, I just don't need the grief.
Fenton
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Ilvedson" <ilvey at sbcglobal.net>
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 8:54 PM
Subject: Re: pay you later (even worse)


> Small claims court.   I've never had to do it, but a letter of intent to 
> that effect will bring the check forthcoming...I believe you send 
> certified letters and keep documentation.
>
> David Ilvedson, RPT
> Pacifica, CA  94044
>
> ----- Original message ----------------------------------------
> From: mccleskey112 at bellsouth.net
> To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org>
> Received: 4/12/2008 5:36:44 AM
> Subject: Re: pay you later (even worse)
>
>
>>The problem with suing is it cost more to sue then the bill is worth. Most
>>customers know that.
>>Gerald
>>----- Original Message ----- 
>>From: "David Love" <davidlovepianos at comcast.net>
>>To: "'Pianotech List'" <pianotech at ptg.org>
>>Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 7:29 AM
>>Subject: RE: pay you later (even worse)
>
>
>>> It's not extortion if you threaten to file a civil claim but it is if 
>>> you
>>> threaten to file a criminal claim.  You can say pay me or I'll sue.  But
>>> you
>>> can't say pay me or I'll file a criminal complaint and you'll go to 
>>> jail.
>>>
>>> David Love
>>> davidlovepianos at comcast.net
>>> www.davidlovepianos.com
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On
>>> Behalf
>>> Of Ron Nossaman
>>> Sent: Saturday, 12 April 2008 9:48 AM
>>> To: Pianotech List
>>> Subject: Re: pay you later (even worse)
>>>
>>>
>>>> Robin Stevens ARPT
>>>>
>>>> South Australia
>>>>
>>>> PS I might play the last card I have in my hand with this situation,
>>>> here in south Australia we can go to the local court house and issue a
>>>> small claim summons for $15. The debtor is mailed a official court
>>>> summons document for the amount and the summons cost where it says
>>>> unless fully paid in 28 days the debtor will have to appear in court 
>>>> and
>>>> explain. I know I won't win...but...she will have to do a 14 hour drive
>>>> to appear in the court where the summons was issued...more than one way
>>>> to skin a cat ;-))
>>>
>>> So, does prior notification of the debtor of intent to file,
>>> contingent on paying the debt in full, regardless of what's
>>> written on her (and your???) copy of the invoice constitute
>>> extortion?
>>>
>>> This could get interesting.
>>> Ron N
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>
>