"Mike Hughes" wrote in message
news:qjCOG5I1DWKIFwNU@mikehughes.demon.co.uk...
>I have a friend that runs a debt collection business. He tells me that in
>his 20 years in the business he's heard every excuse for delayed or non
>payment that there is. I'm not sure that's right so I'd like your help to
>prove him wrong. Please help me compile a *large* list of excuses. Here's a
>couple to get started, see what you can add to them.
>
> The cheque's in the post
> The director is on holiday
> Our credit controller is sick
> Funds will be available next (chose any)day
> There was a query with the invoice
> Your bill got put in the wrong file
>
The one I personally use is, "I'll pay you when I feel like it. By phoning
me you have taken me away from more important work, so that will now be
another month before I pay you".
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