[pianotech] no cash flow

[David Love]

I agree with Wim, small claims court is not worth it for one tuning.  Stay
in touch with them, be patient but persistent.  Allow them time to sort out
their finances and you'll probably be paid eventually.  Once they get things
sorted out they'll likely be grateful that you were patient.  I would,
however, probably not do additional work until the older bills are paid,
something that you could easily request if they ask for your services in the
meantime.  

 

David Love

www.davidlovepianos.com

 

From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of tnrwim at aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 8:56 PM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] no cash flow

 

Gene

 

Upscale or not, most orchestras, both small and large, are having a cash
flow problem. Yes you can take them to small claims, but the judgement only
says you have a right to get paid. Getting the money will be another matter.


 

If you do take them to small claims, you can bet you will not be asked to
tune for them again in the future. Symphonies are supported be wealthy
people, who sit on the board of directors of the symphony. Wealthy people
have pianos, and wealthy people have wealthy friends with pianos, and they
own business with lots of employees, etc. Do you get where I'm going with
this? 

 

My suggestion is to just sit and wait, and support the local symphony.
You'll loose a lot more than you'll gain. 

 

Wim 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Gene Nelson <nelsong at intune88.com>
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Sent: Tue, May 4, 2010 5:35 pm
Subject: [pianotech] no cash flow

So you service a piano for a symphony in a very upscale wealthy community,
submit the bill and after one month inquire as to why it has not been paid.
They answer  that they are having cash flow problems and would get back with
you later. The second month passes and the situation will likely need to be
resolved in small claims court.

 

It is so tempting to let it be known publicly who they are.

 

What would you do?

 

Gene

 

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