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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>That would make sense to do. From my experience
there are some really talented non-payers out there. The really good ones either
make the rounds through all the businesses in the area, not paying each one or
else don't pay until they need you again. Thus you'll die with them owing you
for one time!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Ken</FONT></DIV>
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<A title=jimfrazee@msn.com href="mailto:jimfrazee@msn.com">James H Frazee</A>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=pianotech@ptg.org
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Friday, May 12, 2006 8:16 AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Dealing with non/slow
payers</DIV>
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<DIV>I like and second Randy Potter's idea about informing other local piano
technicians about the accounts that don't pay. In the musician's union,
there is what is called a "Do not perform for or with" list. If a club
owner or band leader stiffs someone, their name goes on this list and stays on
the list until the member is paid. It worked surprisingly well,
especially for habitually irresponsible night club owners. Maybe this is
something we could enact nationally but control locally? (Not every
chapter has a website/newsletter.) Just a thought . .
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